Karen Downer Has Fought Racism Locally Since She Was a Child in Pre-Civil Rights Bucks County

Karen Downer recently stepped down as president of Bucks County NAACP after holding the position for six years. In this conversation, Downer shares her experiences growing up as a Black girl in Bucks County, her early involvement in civil rights activism, and her leadership role and work with the local NAACP. She discusses the challenges faced by the Black (and broader) community, particularly in education and policing. She emphasizes the importance of allyship and inclusivity in the ongoing fight for civil rights and racial justice.

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Music by Maf é Tulà and Cartas a Felice, "La Loca." Panela Music. 

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