Memories Of The Movement, Hour One — Part Three

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Dorothy Tillman

Dorothy Tillman


Harry Belafonte

Harry Belafonte


Elizabeth Eckford

Elizabeth Eckford


Dick Gregory

Dick Gregory

Robert Graetz

Robert Graetz


Andrew Young

Andrew Young


Jeffrey Thomas

Jeffrey Thomas

 

 

 

Dorothy Tillman: Former student organizer recalls the climate that led her to join the movement. Robert Graetz: One of the few white Christian ministers tied to the movement recalls his friendship with Rosa Parks. Harry Belafonte: Legendary actor and close confidante to Dr. King recalls his friend’s sense of humor amid the turmoil. Andrew Young: Former ambassador and King associate recalls meeting with President Johnson in the days before the signing of the Civil Rights Act of 1968. Elizabeth Eckford and Jefferson Thomas: As youngsters, they helped integrate Little Rock’s Central High School as part of the famous “Little Rock Nine”. Dick Gregory: Legendary comedian says the courage of the men and women who were active in the movement is no laughing matter.