The works of Brooklyn-born author and historian Howard Zinn (1922–2010), particularly the classic bestsellers continue to shine a light on the extraordinary history of those engaged in struggles for freedom and justice in America. DIFF has found a meaningful partner in Voices of a People's History, a non-profit organization of artists and educators who seek to keep Zinn's message of grassroots egalitarianism alive.

• Performers: Daphne Rubin-Vega (Only Murders in the Building, In the Heights), Alysia Reiner (The Diplomat, Ms. Marvel), Elizabeth Pan (Slanted, Reasonable Doubt), Christopher Rivas (Call Me Kat, Chicago PD), Cassie Bradley (Coronation Street, Casualty), Christine Bruno (God Friended Me, Flatbush Luck), Kim Kalesti (I love Today, Strike up the Band), Sola Fasehun (Founder, DIFF), Leta Levy (Request For Consultation, Invisible), Ann Flanigan (Brecht. On Brecht Off-Broadway), Niveka Hobaichan (Unlovable, Bittersweet), Mahima Saigal (Novel Romance, Evening Commute) and Haskiri Velazquez (Saved By the Bell, The Forty Year Old Version)