The United States Civil Rights Trail

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The U.S. Civil Rights Trail podcast is a narrative podcast series where historians and experts explore some of the most significant events of the Civil Rights movement. It features the real stories of real people who were there and who made a difference. And it explains why what took place then is still so relevant to all of us today.

  1. Mississippi: The Evers Family Story

    FEB 24

    Mississippi: The Evers Family Story

    This is season two of the Mississippi Freedom Trail Podcast, where the people who pushed for Civil Rights--and their family members--tell their stories of the role they played in the state's Civil Rights Movement. You’ll hear the real stories of people who drew from courage and persistence to make voting a reality for the Black residents of Mississippi. In this fourth of four episodes, we hear the story of slain Civil Rights icon Medgar Evers as told by his widow Myrlie Evers-Williams and their daughter Reena Evers Everette.  Trip-Planning Resources:  The Mississippi Freedom Trail  Visit Jackson The U.S. Civil Rights Trail  This episode features the voices and perspectives of:  Myrlie Evers-Williams Reena Evers Everette The U.S. Civil Rights Trail podcast series is produced by Ingredient with Tanner Latham as Executive Producer.

    28 min
  2. Mississippi: The Giants Behind the Scenes

    FEB 17

    Mississippi: The Giants Behind the Scenes

    This is season two of the Mississippi Freedom Trail Podcast, where the people who pushed for Civil Rights--and their family members--tell their stories of the role they played in the state's Civil Rights Movement. You’ll hear the real stories of people who drew from courage and persistence to make voting a reality for the Black residents of Mississippi. In this third of four episodes, we explore the remarkable stories of Euvester Simpson, Fannie Lou Hamer, Owen Brooks, and Annie Devine.  Trip-Planning Resources:  The Mississippi Freedom Trail  The City of Winona Visit Greenwood Canton Tourism The U.S. Civil Rights Trail  This episode features the voices and perspectives of:  Euvester Simpson Fannie Lou Hamer Owen Brooks and the Delta Ministry Annie Devine Pam Brooks Barbara Devine Reed The U.S. Civil Rights Trail podcast series is produced by Ingredient with Tanner Latham as Executive Producer.

    20 min
  3. Mississippi: The Activist Life in the Delta

    FEB 10

    Mississippi: The Activist Life in the Delta

    This is season two of the Mississippi Freedom Trail Podcast, where the people who pushed for Civil Rights--and their family members--tell their stories of the role they played in the state's Civil Rights Movement. You’ll hear the real stories of people who drew from courage and persistence to make voting a reality for the Black residents of Mississippi. In this second of four episodes, we pick up with Joyce Ladner and her sister Dorie who risked their lives working to register Black voters across the Mississippi Delta. Trip-Planning Resources:  The Mississippi Freedom Trail  Visit Hattiesburg  Visit DeSoto County Visit Jackson The U.S. Civil Rights Trail  This episode features the voices and perspectives of:  Joyce Ladner Leslie McLemore Charlie Cobb The U.S. Civil Rights Trail podcast series is produced by Ingredient with Tanner Latham as Executive Producer.

    23 min
  4. Mississippi: Fighting for Voting Rights in Hattiesburg

    FEB 3

    Mississippi: Fighting for Voting Rights in Hattiesburg

    This is season two of the Mississippi Freedom Trail Podcast, where the people who pushed for Civil Rights--and their family members--tell their stories of the role they played in the state's Civil Rights Movement. You’ll hear the real stories of people who drew from courage and persistence to make voting a reality for the Black residents of Mississippi. In this first of four episodes, we begin in Hattiesburg to tell the story of Vernon Dahmer. Trip-Planning Resources:  Visit Hattiesburg  The Mississippi Freedom Trail  The U.S. Civil Rights Trail  This episode features the voices and perspectives of:  Dennis Dahmer Ellie Dahmer To learn more about the life of Vernon Dahmer:  Mississippi Encyclopedia / Vernon Dahmer The U.S. Civil Rights Trail podcast series is produced by Ingredient with Tanner Latham as Executive Producer.

    27 min
  5. Virginia: The Price of Protest in Danville

    JAN 28

    Virginia: The Price of Protest in Danville

    Listen to this in-depth exploration of Bloody Monday, a public library protest, and organized marches that were met with violent backlash. Trip-Planning Resources:  Explore Virginia's sites on the U.S. Civil Rights Trail  Learn even more about Danville's history and how to visit Check out other states and stories along the U.S. Civil Rights Trail This episode features the voices and perspectives of:  Dr. Robert Vinson, Director of the Carter G. Woodson Institute for African American and African Studies at the University of Virginia Karice Luck-Brimmer, Local Danville Historian Sherman Saunders, former Danville mayor, current City Council member  Dr. Cassandra Newby-Alexander, Endowed Professor of Virginia Black History and Culture at Norfolk State University The U.S. Civil Rights Trail podcast series is produced by Ingredient with Tanner Latham as Executive Producer.

    24 min
  6. Virginia: The Movement Arrives in Fredericksburg

    JAN 28

    Virginia: The Movement Arrives in Fredericksburg

    Listen to the inspiring stories of individuals who sparked real change in Fredericksburg, Virginia, through school protests and department store sit-ins. Resources:  Explore Virginia's sites on the U.S. Civil Rights Trail  Learn even more about Fredericksburg's history and how to visit Check out other states and stories along the U.S. Civil Rights Trail This episode features the voices and perspectives of:  Ambassador Pamela Bridgewater Lateefah Muhammad Mary Malone Clarence Todd Dr. Gaila Sims, Curator and Public Historian The U.S. Civil Rights Trail podcast series is produced by Ingredient with Tanner Latham as Executive Producer.

    18 min
  7. Virginia: Students Take a Stand in Farmville

    JAN 28

    Virginia: Students Take a Stand in Farmville

    A teenager named Barbara Johns leads a student protest at her segregated school in Farmville—an act of courage that would help change legal history in Virginia and beyond.  Resources:  Explore Virginia's sites on the U.S. Civil Rights Trail  Learn even more about Farmville's Civil Rights stories at the Robert Russa Moton Museum Check out other states and stories along the U.S. Civil Rights Trail This episode features the voices and perspectives of:  Cainan Townsend, Exec. Dir., Robert Russa Moton Museum Joan Johns Cobbs Claude Jones Cobbs Skip Griffin Gary Flowers, Historic Tour Guide and former attorney The U.S. Civil Rights Trail podcast series is produced by Ingredient with Tanner Latham as Executive Producer.

    28 min
  8. Virginia: Introducing the Virginia Civil Rights Trail Series

    JAN 28

    Virginia: Introducing the Virginia Civil Rights Trail Series

    The Virginia Civil Rights podcast explores significant moments and movements across the Commonwealth, sharing stories of everyday citizens whose courage and resilience drove lasting change. Through firsthand accounts, expert commentary, and historical context, the series examines key events in Farmville, Fredericksburg, Danville, and Richmond, featuring voices of those who lived the history alongside historians and scholars who continue to study its impact. Resources:  Explore Virginia's sites on the U.S. Civil Rights Trail  Check out other states and stories along the U.S. Civil Rights Trail The U.S. Civil Rights Trail podcast series is produced by Ingredient with Tanner Latham as Executive Producer.

    3 min
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The U.S. Civil Rights Trail podcast is a narrative podcast series where historians and experts explore some of the most significant events of the Civil Rights movement. It features the real stories of real people who were there and who made a difference. And it explains why what took place then is still so relevant to all of us today.

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  • Creator
    The U.S. Civil Rights Trail, The United States Civil Rights Trail
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    32
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2022 U.S. Civil Rights Trail
  • Show Website
    The United States Civil Rights Trail

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