Civil Rights

In 1968, Martin Luther King, Jr. answered a call to go to Memphis to support African American sanitation workers who were on strike for recognition of their union.  Dr. King saw an opportunity to link this struggle to his growing, nationwide Poor People's Campaign and challenge the economic power structure of the south through a nonviolent campaign.  "At The River I Stand," a film about the struggle where Dr.

Mighty Times: The Children's March tells the story of the courageous children of Birmingham, Alabama, who in 1963 challenged segregation in their city despite police dogs, fire hoses, and threats of arrest.   

"SINGING WARRIOR: THE LIFE, WISDOM AND SINGING OF BERNICE REAGON JOHNSON,"
founder of the Freedom Singers and Sweet Honey & The Rock

Peace with Justice Monthly Film Series
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VETERANS OF HOPE: "ORGANIZING THE OTHER AMERICA"
The Life of Racial Justice Leader Anne Braden
In "Organizing the Other America," Anne Braden, shares her insight
and life stories about her childhood, coming to consciousness about racism,
and her lifelong work for racial justice and understanding.

Anne Braden's work for racial justice spans more than five decades and crosses paths
with both the legendary and the unsung heroes of the southern freedom movement.