This episode explores the rise of the American Indian Movement (AIM) in the late 1960s and 1970s, a grassroots organization that fought to protect Native American rights and sovereignty. We'll examine how AIM's bold actions, such as the occupation of Alcatraz Island and the Wounded Knee uprising, brought national attention to longstanding issues of land rights, treaty violations, and cultural preservation. We'll also investigate the FBI's aggressive crackdown on the movement and the ongoing challenges faced by Native American communities in asserting their identity and autonomy.

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This episode examines the lesser-known story of the feminist activism that blossomed alongside the more visible Civil Rights Movement in the 1960s. We'll explore how pioneering women like Betty Friedan, Gloria Steinem, and Shirley Chisholm worked tirelessly to challenge gender norms and advocate for equal rights, often facing resistance and backlash. We'll delve into the formation of influential organizations like the National Organization for Women (NOW), and analyze how this 'quiet revolution' laid the groundwork for the more prominent Women's Liberation Movement of the 1970s.

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This episode delves into the pivotal Montgomery Bus Boycott, a landmark event in the American Civil Rights Movement. We'll examine how the courageous actions of Rosa Parks and the local Black community sparked a nationwide reckoning with segregation, and explore the strategic planning, grassroots organizing, and collective determination that sustained the 13-month boycott. By understanding the origins and impact of this transformative moment, we'll gain insights into the power of civil disobedience to catalyze sweeping social change.

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