Little Rock Nine
Terrence Roberts: “We were there trying to survive”
Terrence Roberts, one of the Little Rock Nine, offers his thoughts on integration. Continue reading
Terrence Roberts, one of the Little Rock Nine, offers his thoughts on integration. Continue reading
David Sontag, a white student in Little Rock, apologizes to the students he picked on. Continue reading
Peter Yarrow, of Peter, Paul and Mary, discusses how the March on Washington was a prelude to today's movements for change. Continue reading
Clarence Jones explains how the "I Have a Dream" speech, which he helped write, should be remembered as a declaratory sermon. Continue reading
Clayborne Carson discusses why the March on Washington was important and what it means for civil rights in the modern day. Continue reading
Vanessa Williams, who was crowned Miss America on September 17, 1983 as the first African-American to win the title, talks about why she participated in the pageant. Continue reading
Karen Mulhauser, a College student at Antioch College during the March, discusses how the event made her feel not alone, to be there with so many people. Continue reading
Karen Mulhauser, a College student at Antioch College during the March, recalls the hush that came over the crowd during MLK's speech.
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Karen Mulhauser, a College student at Antioch College during the March, remembers changing her mind at the last minute to go to the March instead of staying on campus. Continue reading
Jonathan Prinz, son of Rabbi Joachim Prinz, shares his memories of the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom held on August 28, 1963.
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