Sixty years ago this week, activists marched for civil rights in Selma, Ala., including many, like John Lewis and Diane Nash, who had trained in Nashville. In his role as overseer of the Civil Rights Room at the downtown Nashville Public Library, Elliott Robinson keeps watch over the history that was made here and reverberated across the country.

A "math kid" turned history major, Elliott has a gift for singing and a knack for the stage he discovered later in life than some. (He portrayed Joseph in a Christmas play at TSU at age 41.) He brings a warmth and approachability to his work at the library — telling stories of bravery for all who come to visit. He also has a close personal connection to that history.

Guest: Elliott Robinson, program specialist for the Civil Rights Room, Nashville Public Library

Host: Demetria Kalodimos

Producers: Steve Haruch and Andrea Tudhope

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