Is revolution the only way we can elicit change?

[Chathamization]

275. It’s been a while since I’ve seen Eyes on the Prize, but you’re right, we should look at past and

current successes as we try to figure out future steps. To pick a single example - A. Phillip Randolph started off as a union organizer, and in ’41 he and others came up with the idea for the March on Washington. The idea of the march was part of a broader effort (including strikes and engaging politicians) to get specific policy changes, and even then there was compromise. The march itself wouldn’t happen for another 22 years.

I think too often people get excited about the strikes and marches while forgetting about the other 90% of the effort needed. There needs to be more of a discussion on what we’re trying to accomplish, how a particular action is supposed to bring that about, what resources would be needed, how we would measure success, how feasible success would be based on past events, etc. (in other words, more of the kind of discussion we’re having here)