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The Real Rosa Parks and the Montgomery Bus Boycott – w/ Emilye Crosby

The Real Rosa Parks and the Montgomery Bus Boycott – w/ Emilye Crosby

FromTeaching Hard History


The Real Rosa Parks and the Montgomery Bus Boycott – w/ Emilye Crosby

FromTeaching Hard History

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Length:
95 minutes
Released:
Dec 8, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Everyone thinks they know the story, but the real history of Rosa Parks and the Montgomery Bus Boycott is even better. This episode details the events that set the stage for Ms. Parks’ civil disobedience. You’ll meet the leaders and organizations who transformed a moment of activism into a 13-month campaign. And you’ll learn about the community that held fast in the face of legal and political attacks, economic coercion, intimidation and violence. Language Advisory: This episode contains historical reenactments of interviews and courtroom testimony which contain some profanity and racial slurs. For more movement music inspired by this episode, check out the new Spotify playlist. And be sure to check out the enhanced full transcript of this episode.  
Released:
Dec 8, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

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