Episode
The Civil Rights Generation
28:02
Published: Sun Feb 12 2023
Description
The story of civil rights in America is the story of legends like Rosa Parks and Martin Luther King, Jr. It is also the story of countless ordinary people who made a difference in their own, less-visible ways. In this week's episode, a conversation with NPR's Ayesha Roscoe about her series on the civil rights generation and how it is remembered by those who struggled against inequity and fought for a more just future.
Chapters
In recognition of National Black History Month, Up First Sunday host Rachel Martin speaks with her colleague Aisha Roscoe about the civil rights generation.
00:00 - 00:37 (00:37)
Summary
In recognition of National Black History Month, Up First Sunday host Rachel Martin speaks with her colleague Aisha Roscoe about the civil rights generation. Aisha shares stories and interviews with people who have made significant contributions to black history, inspiring us towards a more just future in the US.
EpisodeThe Civil Rights Generation
PodcastUp First
The legal system is the way to make change, despite the frustration people have with the system.
00:37 - 06:12 (05:35)
Summary
The legal system is the way to make change, despite the frustration people have with the system. It has brought us far and we must still have faith in it, but must also do other things to help the legal system work.
EpisodeThe Civil Rights Generation
PodcastUp First
Joanne Bland's tours in Selma, Alabama not only highlight the city's civil rights history, but also how the history of the Civil War is tied to the progress of the Civil Rights era, as she shares stories of the events that took place in various locations in the city.
06:12 - 12:55 (06:42)
Summary
Joanne Bland's tours in Selma, Alabama not only highlight the city's civil rights history, but also how the history of the Civil War is tied to the progress of the Civil Rights era, as she shares stories of the events that took place in various locations in the city.
EpisodeThe Civil Rights Generation
PodcastUp First
Joanne Bland discusses the necessity of teaching civil rights history and highlights the power of boycotts in bringing about change.
12:55 - 22:17 (09:22)
Summary
Joanne Bland discusses the necessity of teaching civil rights history and highlights the power of boycotts in bringing about change. She addresses concerns about teaching this history to young white children.
EpisodeThe Civil Rights Generation
PodcastUp First
The speaker reflects on her family's experience during a period of unrest, detailing the fear they faced and lessons learned from asking direct questions of loved ones.
22:17 - 25:44 (03:26)
Summary
The speaker reflects on her family's experience during a period of unrest, detailing the fear they faced and lessons learned from asking direct questions of loved ones.
EpisodeThe Civil Rights Generation
PodcastUp First
The interviews of civil rights activists like Joanne Bland and Fred Gray on their experiences of fighting injustices and winning against all odds serve as inspiration for future fights against social issues in today's society.
25:44 - 27:59 (02:14)
Summary
The interviews of civil rights activists like Joanne Bland and Fred Gray on their experiences of fighting injustices and winning against all odds serve as inspiration for future fights against social issues in today's society.