In 1961, civil rights activists risked their lives to challenge white supremacy. They’re telling their stories in their own words on each episode of the “Seven Days of 1961” podcast. Follow the show on ApplePodcasts here:
Firsthand narratives from Black women and men whose courageous actions 60 years ago sparked pivotal civil rights battles against school and business segregation, police brutality and voting exclusion. Many of the activists were high school or college students risking their lives and futures. On the “Seven Days of 1961” podcast, you’ll hear history from the activists who made it. Read more in-depth stories about these protests at sevendaysof1961.usatoday.com.
Firsthand narratives from Black women and men whose courageous actions 60 years ago sparked pivotal civil rights battles against school and business segregation, police brutality and voting exclusion. Many of the activists were high school or college students risking their lives and futures. On the “Seven Days of 1961” podcast, you’ll hear history from the activists who made it. Read more in-depth stories about these protests at sevendaysof1961.usatoday.com.
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