The social, economic, and political landscape of this country were forever changed by the Civil Rights movement. The men we have come to know and appreciated were not alone; women played a big part in this great change. In review of recent events, this historical presentation revisits the significant role Ella Baker and other women had in fostering the leadership of thousands during the critical period of the Civil Rights movement.
Ella Baker: the Midwife of the Civil Rights movement
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