Yesterday, we played a game called Re: Activism that traces the history of activism and protest in New York City. Here are some pictures from the day. A post from the kids will be coming this week!(Photo is of Tommy writing a Jane Jacobs quote at the site of a famous environmental battle at Washington Square Park)
Re:Activism NYC is a race through the history of riots, protests, and activism in New York City. Teams race the clock and test their puzzle-solving skills in sites throughout the city where echoes of the fight for justice and peace still ring. By visiting historic sites and searching for clues to the events that happened there, players will reactivate forgotten histories to engage social issues and struggles that were important then and continue to have resonance today. Activated by text messages from Re:Activism Central, teams engage in site-specific challenges and test their strategic thinking by choosing to focus on racing or puzzle-solving - or a combination of both - to win points and become the most active activists, winning the game.
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