Did you know that in the late seventies, 150 disabled activists held the longest peaceful occupation of a federal building in US history? Known as the “504 protest,” the sit-in lasted 26 days and took place just across the street from the present-day San Francisco Disability Cultural Center. Join 504 protestors Dennis Billups and Debby Kaplan with scholar-activist (and DCC co-director!) Emily Beitiks to learn the incredible history of San Francisco’s disability activism, watch a short film, and then roll on over to 55 UN Plaza, the site of the protest. Masks are optional inside and outside.
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