The Other American Revolution
The Struggle for Civil Rights in the 1960's
Between 1963 and 1969, leaders and artists used their talents and abilities to awaken the nation to the need for equal justice. Bobby brings to life the historical context of these struggles, as well as the individual heroism of the participants, through excerpts from speeches, sermons, poems and stories. He also examines how these people and events continue to impact our lives today. Ages 10 - adult
Personalities discussed:
- Martin Luther King Jr
- Julian Bond
- Malcolm X
- Eldridge Cleaver
- Nikki Giovanni
- Dick Gregory
