In this episode, we discuss all things Civil Rights: the 1950s-60s, what next, and who is/was involved.
Sources used in this episode include Britannica, NPR, NWHM, Wesleyan University, History.com, Bay College Library, and ADL. As always, if you want extra information on any of the sources used, feel free to contact us in our socials/email below :).
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