HOPE IN THE STRUGGLE: The Josie Johnson Story
Season 5 Episode 3 | 56m 39sVideo has Closed Captions
A reflection on the life of freedom fighter and civic leader Dr. Josie Johnson.
A reflection on the life of freedom fighter and civic leader Dr. Josie Johnson, who fought for fair housing, education, and civil rights. Hear in her own words how her experiences turned her to activism, what action looks like, and how the next generation is taking up the mantle. The struggle for justice and equality continues, but there is hope in the struggle.
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HOPE IN THE STRUGGLE: The Josie Johnson Story
Season 5 Episode 3 | 56m 39sVideo has Closed Captions
A reflection on the life of freedom fighter and civic leader Dr. Josie Johnson, who fought for fair housing, education, and civil rights. Hear in her own words how her experiences turned her to activism, what action looks like, and how the next generation is taking up the mantle. The struggle for justice and equality continues, but there is hope in the struggle.
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Learn Moreabout PBS online sponsorshipMy grandmother was very often the only Black person in the room, very often the only woman in the room.
There are some men who still consider us little girls and ladies.
I didn't recognize how pioneering her activism was.
Young Black millennials for years have been asking me, Why do you stay in this struggle?
Why do you have hope?
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