Is America Still in the 1960s? This Video Shows Civil Rights Is Still a Struggle

A trio from 72andSunny New York worked on the project

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To many, the Civil Rights protests of the 1960s seem a distant memory. But watching police crack down on protesters as a movement spread nationwide also makes it feel like it could be happening today.

A new video, created as a passion project by a trio of 72andSunny New York staffers, highlights how what happened 60 years ago is eerily similar to what’s playing out on streets across America in 2020.

The 2-minute film is equal parts rallying cry and history lesson.

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