Mississippi Freedom Summer: Leroy Johnson of Southern Echo

Mississippi Freedom Summer: Leroy Johnson of Southern Echo

On this show Eric Mann holds an in depth conversation with executive director Leroy Johnson of Mississippi's Southern Echo, a civil and social rights organization. Johnson discuss with Eric the historic struggles against...

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Mississippi Freedom Summer 50th Anniversary

Mississippi Freedom Summer 50th Anniversary

Live from the 50th Anniversary celebration for the Mississippi Freedom Summer. Today Voices Radio will be welcoming Judy Richardson and Clayborne Carson as they give the background of the anniversary and what it meant for Civil Rights. Aired on...

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The Civil Rights Movement Today

The Civil Rights Movement Today

Voices Radio continues its look at 1964's Mississippi "Freedom Summer" with guest Charles M Payne. Charles who is a veterans of the Civil Rights, examine the movement today and how the sacrifices of 50 years ago are resonating today. Aired...

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Freedom Struggle and Traditions

Freedom Struggle and Traditions

On this show Eric Mann read excerpts from Charles M. Payne's book I've Got the Light of Freedom: The Organizing Tradition and the Mississippi Freedom Struggle . Eric Also discuss with Ronald Collins of The Bus...

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Mayor Garcetti and MTA Board Votes to Raise Bus Fares

Mayor Garcetti and MTA Board Votes to Raise Bus Fares

Despite having a five billion dollar a year budget of tax payers money, the Los Angeles MTA (Metropolitan Transportation Authority) board has voted to raise bus fares across the board-with the exception of student passes. A monthly...

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Peniel E. Joseph: On Race, Democracy, and Civil Rights

Peniel E. Joseph: On Race, Democracy, and Civil Rights

In this interview Eric speaks with professor, historian, author, and activist Peniel Joseph about his new book 'Stokely: A Life' . Professor Joseph also discuss with Eric the historical and political significance of Mississippi Freedom...

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