Words of Resistance
“Word Up Community Bookshop” is in the northern Manhattan neighborhood of Washington Heights. Initially a temporary endeavor, the community quickly embraced the independent bookstore and started a crowdsourced fundraiser to make it a permanent space. It’s now a 501(c)3 nonprofit and completely volunteer-run. Staff and community members say it’s more than just a bookstore. It’s a safe space for the community to come together.
This is part of a broader, collaborative project that visualizes resistance. See more here: cunymovementproject.wixsite.com/social-movements.