Newark Labor Union Protesting Against the Prohibition, New Jersey, 1931

When it comes to standing up for what you believe in, there are certain ways you can go about getting your message across. One effective way to state your message clearly and bring about positive, non-violent change is the act of protest. There have been many times in history when people chose to protest when they felt their civil rights were being taken away…

In 1931, the American people had grown tired of feeling like they couldn’t practice freedom how they chose. The prohibition lasted from 1920 until 1933, banning alcohol throughout all American states. This image here shows men towards the end of the prohibition exercising their right to protest in favor of bringing back alcoholic beverages.