A school for those who refuse to be silent.
The Resistance Studies Series exists to educate, empower, and connect those committed to truth-telling, education, justice, and global human rights.
A LUTA CONTINUA
“The struggle continues. Victory is certain.”
NOW ENROLLING FALL ‘26 RMIA 101 & 102
World Cup & the Politics of Football 101.
A six-week virtual course examining the 2026 World Cup as a lens for understanding the political, cultural, and economic power of global football. Hosted by Karen Attiah with curated guest speakers, readings, and discussion groups.
FORMAT
Live online
or Asynchronous
DURATION
6 weeks
April 27 to June 8, 2026
Race, Media & International Affairs
101 examines the intersection between race, national identity, and the mass media in today’s global world order. 102 expands on these concepts to examine new areas of conversation that mainstream institutions have neglected or obfuscated.
DURATION
6 weeks
Starting Oct 2026
FORMAT
Live online
or Asynchronous
RSS is not a think tank. It is a training ground for the curious, the world builders, the joyful warriors.
Rooted in global resistance.
Centering perspectives and frames erased by mainstream media and academia. The struggle has always been worldwide.
Real-world skill building.
Analytical tools you can take into newsrooms, organizing rooms, and the streets. Not theory for theory's sake.
A network of fellow travelers.
Journalists, organizers, artists, educators, and curious souls hungry for clarity, sharper tools, and good company.
DECOLONIZE KNOWLEDGE
Support education for a fearless future.
Your support funds scholarships, operations, faculty, and the platform that makes any of this possible.
COURSES
The curriculum.
A journey through race, media, and the politics of representation — taught by working journalists and scholars.
101
CORE COURSE · INTRODUCTORY
Race, Media, & International Affairs 101
This course examines the intersection between race, national identity, and the mass media in today's global world order. Students learn how people of color are challenging the journalism status quo, and how media narratives both fight and perpetuate inequalities.
By the end, students develop a deeper media literacy around race and its intersections with national and global politics.
102
ADVANCED COURSE · CONTINUATION
Race, Media, & International Affairs 102
Open to students who have completed 101. We expand upon the concepts and conversations of the introductory course, exploring new areas of history that mainstream educational institutions have neglected or obfuscated.
Prerequisite · Race, Media, & International Affairs 101
A NOTE FROM THE FOUNDER
The moment that sparked a movement.
I created RSS because I believe we are living through a time that demands more than survival — it demands strategy, imagination, subversion, collective power, and joy. This is a school for the fearless, who want better tools to create a new world. A school for those who want to fight back with knowledge, spirit, and community.
In an age of increasing censorship, RSS is a training ground for the curious, for the world builders, for the resisters, and for the joyful warriors among us. Here, we take seriously the intellectual and emotional labor of building a liberated future, which means interrogating the systems we currently live in.
My approach is rooted in internationalism, global resistance movements, with an emphasis on real-world application and skill-building. This is an approach that will center perspectives and frames that have been erased by media and academia. Whether you’re a journalist, organizer, artist, educator, or simply a curious soul hungry for deeper political clarity and community, RSS is a place to sharpen your analytical tools, and expand your personal network with like-minded people.
A Luta Continua — the struggle continues, and victory is certain.
KAREN ATTIAH · FOUNDER
THE FACULTY
Learn from those shaping the global conversation.
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Nicole Carr
Author and Investigative Journalist
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Maria Hinojosa
Emmy Award-Winning Journalist and Founder, Futuro Media
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Mehdi Hasan
Founder and Editor-in-Chief, Zeteo
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David Goldblatt
Writer, Journalist, and Visiting Professor at Pitzer College. Author of The Ball Is Round: A Global History of Football
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Stefan Syzmanksi
Professor of Sport Management, University of Michigan. Co-Author of Soccernomics
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Delroy Corinaldi
Co-Founder, Black Footballers Partnership. Former Advisor to David Lammy MP
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Jake Adelstein
Investigative journalist and author of “Tokyo Vice”
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Jason Stanley
Professor of Philosophy and Author, Yale University
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Cas Mudde
Political Scientist and Far-Right Scholar, University of Georgia
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Versha Sharma
Former Editor-in-Chief, Teen Vogue
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Olúfẹ́mi O. Táíwò
Political Philosopher, Georgetown University
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Peter Beinart
Political Commentator and Writer, The New York Times
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Michael Luo
Executive Editor, The New Yorker Magazine
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Rokhaya Diallo
Journalist and Antiracism Activist, Le Monde
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Yousef Manayyer
Political Analyst and Senior Fellow, Arab Center Washington DC
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Nanjala Nyabola
Writer and Political Analyst, Independent
IN THE PRESS
The work, in wider conversation.
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Flaming Hydra: Class Consciousness
Pulitzer Prize Winner, Creator of The 1619 Project, The New York Times Magazine
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Where There’s Woke Podcast
Emmy Award-Winning Journalist and Founder, Futuro Media
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The Cut: Get Your Highlighters Ready
Writer and Political Analyst, Independent
Frequently asked questions, answered.
There are five enrollment tiers, to give as much flexibility and access as possible:
Supporter — Access to recordings only (no live participation) and the Socials Directory.
Community — Full live participation in all classes, plus Supporter access.
Discourse — Small-group discussions on Thursday evenings, plus Community access.
Anchor — Funds a scholarship for another student, supports guest-lecturer honorariums, and includes a signed Certificate of Completion, plus Discourse access.
Mentorship — Everything in Discourse, plus a one-on-one feedback session with Prof. Attiah on your writing or project, and weekly office hours.
To be confirmed — enrollment details are coming soon.
Yes! It's primarily an online offering on Zoom, so people from around the country and the world can join in — no worries about immigration or student visas.
For in-person students in the DC / Maryland / Virginia area, you're welcome to join us in person. Email support@resistancesummerschool.com to reserve an in-person seat.
101 meets Mondays, 6:00–7:45 PM ET. Discussion sessions meet Thursdays, 6:00–6:50 PM ET.
102 meets Wednesdays, 6:00–7:45 PM ET. Discussion sessions meet Thursdays, 7:00–7:50 PM ET.
Keep your eyes peeled!
Yes. Recordings of the sessions will be made available throughout the course.
However, recordings expire at the end of the course to keep materials current for future offerings and to maintain an intimate learning environment.
If you'd like to be considered for a full scholarship, email support@resistancesummerschool.com with the subject line "Scholarship Request".
Please note: scholarship availability is limited and not guaranteed.
This is a live-taught course. Recordings will be available for review during the seven-week window, but real-time participation is strongly encouraged for the fullest experience.
Plus, I enjoy teaching live!
Due to the nature of this course and the limited spaces available, all sales are final.
Please be certain you're ready to participate before enrolling. Thanks for understanding!
Yes! While I previously taught a similar course at the graduate level, this version is open to a broader audience.
We'll explore the history of mass media in America, race relations, and the history of racial-construct formation — connecting the dots between identity, history, and media narratives, with no complicated theory required.
Yes! If you'd like to upgrade — for example, to access the Discourse Tier and in-person Salon Lectures, or 1:1s at the Mentorship Tier — you can.
Email support@resistancesummerschool.com with the subject line "Tier Upgrade Request".
No. Enrollment closes before the course begins, to preserve the integrity of the learning experience for all participants.
You'll need a stable internet connection, access to Zoom (free to download), and an open mind.
Full instructions and Zoom links will be provided before the first session.
Yes — signed certificates are sent to students in the Anchor and Mentorship tiers.
There will be optional readings and materials each week for those who wish to engage more deeply — but no formal assignments, grading, or required homework.
Recommended readings, articles, and media materials will be provided to enrich each week's topics. These are optional but encouraged.
Classes are divided into lecture and guest-speaker sessions. Guest-speaker discussions carry no additional fees.
The full syllabus will be shared exclusively with enrolled students closer to the start date.
It's currently being updated to reflect the most recent events and developments, and to adapt to a broader audience.
Not at this time. However, I'm exploring that possibility for the future. Stay tuned!
Scholarships are awarded solely based on available funds from higher-tier enrollments (Anchor and Mentorship) and the donation pool. This is not a competitive or merit-based process.
We aim to distribute scholarships as fairly as possible based on available funding. Please note: applying does not guarantee a scholarship, due to limited resources.
Scholarships are funded by generous donors and accepted on a rolling basis. Students are informed about 1–2 weeks before the course launch.
No. Each registration is for one individual. Sharing course materials or access links is not permitted.
Hosting "watch parties" or sharing the syllabus, materials, live streams, or videos with anyone other than a registered student is a violation of the Terms & Conditions.
Yes! You can contribute toward funding scholarships, guest lecturers, tech support, rental space for live sessions, and seeding future offerings of this course.
Your support helps expand access, build the community, and sustain this important work. Please note: contributions are not tax-deductible.
Please email support@resistancesummerschool.com. Allow 24–48 hours for a response.
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