S2630 Pursuing Peace: An Antiwar and Antinuke Personal/Political Journey
Class | Registration opens Monday, March 16, 2026 10:00 AM EDT
Based on chapters from Pursuing Peace and Justice, this presentation shares the instructor’s personal journey as an antiwar and antinuclear activist from the 1960s to today. Using a PowerPoint format, the session highlights key social movements and political trends over six decades, including the Cold War, the Vietnam War, conflicts in the Middle East, and the evolving threats posed by nuclear weapons and power. Participants will gain insight into both individual activism and the broader historical context that shaped efforts for peace and justice.
In Person at the Hawk - Not Recorded
Francis Shor
Francis Shor, Ph.D. is Professor Emeritus of History at Wayne State University. He is the author of five non-fiction books, and a novel. Other publications, covering a broad range of topics in 20th century U.S. and global history, have appeared in scholarly journals and popular online journals. In addition to his academic work, he has been a long-time peace and justice activist.