Voices of a People's History
Thursday, May 28, 2026
7:30 PM
David Rubenstein Atrium at Lincoln Center
61 West 62nd Street, New York, NY 10023
Scheduled
About This Event
Voices of a People's History features New York high school students who present dramatic interpretations of dissenting voices inspired by Howard Zinn's A People's History of the United States. This performance highlights narratives often overlooked in traditional historical accounts, emphasizing the importance of diverse perspectives in understanding the nation's past. The event is part of the free public concert series at the David Rubenstein Atrium at Lincoln Center, which showcases a variety of artistic expressions, including music, dance, and spoken word. Admission is free and open to all.
About Voices of a People's History
Voices of a People's History of the United States (ISBN 978-1583229163) is an anthology edited by Howard Zinn and Anthony Arnove. First released in 2004 by Seven Stories Press, Voices is the primary source companion to Zinn's A People's History of the United States. The book parallels A People's History in structure and is made up of various primary sources with short introductions to those sources.