During the Spanish Civil War (1936-39), almost forty thousand men and women from fifty-two countries, including 2,800 Americans volunteered to travel to Spain and join the International Brigades to help fight fascism. The U.S. volunteers served in various units and came to be known collectively as the Abraham Lincoln Brigade.

Join us and learn about the diverse mosaic of stories that make up the Abraham Lincoln Brigade and the legacy of American Anti-fascist activism in the 20th century and today.

Upcoming Online Teaching Institutes:

In collaboration with the Collaborative for Educational Services

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Meeting Dates:
Jan 27, 2021 – 04:00 PM – 05:15 PM EST
Feb 03, 2021 – 04:00 PM – 05:15 PM EST
Feb 17, 2021 – 04:00 PM – 05:15 PM EST
Feb 24, 2021 – 04:00 PM – 05:15 PM EST

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Into the Fire: American Women in the Spanish Civil War

Check Out our Online Conversation about Into the Fire: American Women in the Spanish Civil War, a documentary about the American Women who fought fascism in the Spanish Civil War. Broadcasted live on November 15th.

Check out our Women of the Abraham Lincoln Brigade: An Archival Collection

ALBA Online San Francisco Monument Celebration:

Check Out Our ALBA Online San Francisco Monument Celebration. Broadcasted live on September 12th.

The event lineup included Isabel Allende, Bill Fletcher, Walter Hood, No More Deaths/No Más Muertes, and other special guests.

The Internationale

Check Out Our Online Film Screening and Conversation about The Internationale, an Award-Winning Documentary about the Revolutionary Anthem. Broadcasted Live on August 30th.

Forever Activists & You Are History, You Are Legend

Check Out Our Online Film Screening and Conversation Celebrating the Life and Work of the Legendary Documentary Maker, and ALBA’s Dear Friend, Judith Montell. Broadcasted Live on July 12th.