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Civil Rights - Interview with Peggy Trotter Dammond Preacely | 7
Civil Rights - Interview with Peggy Trotter Dammond Preacely | 7
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Length:
39 minutes
Released:
Nov 14, 2018
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
We conclude our series on the American Civil Right Movement with an interview with a woman who was there, on the front lines of the fight.Peggy Trotter Dammond Preacely is longtime civil rights activist and artist. She was a Freedom Rider, boarding busses to travel the south in a fight for desegregation, and member of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee, participating in sit-ins, marches, and voter registration campaigns. She marched on Washington, was arrested three times, was visited in jail by Martin Luther King Jr., and leads a life defined by her heritage, commitment to nonviolent activism, and the hope for continued change.You can read Peggy's poem here. Support this show by supporting our sponsors!ZipRecruiter - Visit ZipRecruiter.com/AHT for a free trial and see for yourself why ZipRecruiter is the smartest way to hire.Article - Visit Article.com/Tellers to get $50 off your first order of $100 or more.
Released:
Nov 14, 2018
Format:
Podcast episode
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