Today, the American political and social landscape seem fractured to a greater extent than at any time in recent memory. Many wonder what can be done to bridge divides, or at least to address the deep societal problems plaguing us. An episode from another moment when American society seemed to be tearing apart — 1968 — reminds us activism can begin on the smallest scale, that focusing on popular media can enable changes that spill over and lead to transformation on a larger scale.
