53-5760J Mahatma Gandhi’s & Dorothy Day’s Journalism that Shook Empires

Examines the power of journalism in mobilizing citizens, solidifying public opinion, influencing official decisions and serving the disenfranchised through two case studies; News enterprises of Mohandas Mahatma Gandhi in South Africa and India that challenged colonial powers and religious hierarchies as well as writings of Dorothy Day, U.S. Bohemian atheist-turned-cofounder of The Catholic Worker that embarrassed church and civic leaders with its radical views and results. Their professional/personal struggles and journalistic legacies will be explored.

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