Podcast appearances and mentions of Claudette Colvin

In this episode, the hosts discuss various current events, including the troubling charges against Atlanta Falcons player James Pierce, a miraculous plane landing in Gainesville, and the celebration of their podcast's 10th season. They delve into the political landscape, highlighting the new mayor of New York City and the implications of Ghislaine Maxwell's recent statements regarding the Epstein case. The conversation also touches on Trump's controversial actions and statements, a tragic incident involving a father and daughter over political disagreements, and the reactions to Bad Bunny's Super Bowl performance. In this episode, the hosts discuss various topics including a tribute to Missy Elliott, the legacy of Claudette Colvin, J. Cole's new album, the tragic loss of Lil Jon's son, a controversial backflip in figure skating, and the ongoing feud between Ja Rule and 50 Cent. Each segment highlights important cultural moments and personal stories that resonate with listeners. TIMESTAMPS 0:00 - Atlanta Falcons Player Stalking/ Plane Lands In Georgia Roadway 2:42 - Intro and a Thank You! 7:12 - What Can't You Wrap Your Head Around? 13:40 - Ghislaine Maxwell and the Epstein Files 20:12 - Trump's Exclusion of Democratic Governors 30:45 - Trump Supporter Kills His Own Daugter 33:36 - Cultural Moments: Bad Bunny's Super Bowl Performance 40:50 - Black History Moment: Claudette Colvin 42:55 - J.Cole Releases A New Album 48:10 - Tragedy Strikes: Lil Jon's Loss 51:09 - Black Olympic History: The Backflip Controversy 57:50 - The Ongoing Feud: Ja Rule and Tony Yayo 1:09:03 - FIVE STAR REVIEW 1:11:25 - Announcements and Wrap Up -------------------------------------------------------------------- Please be sure to follow us on all our social media: Cashapp: $Headwrappod Bluesky: @headwrappod Instagram: @headwrapsandlipsticks TikTok: @headwrapsandlipsticks Facebook: Headwraps And Lipsticks: The Podcast Website: www.headwrapsandlipstick.com Email: hosts@headwrapsandlipsticks.com

durée : 00:58:33 - Le Cours de l'histoire - par : Xavier Mauduit - Tania de Montaigne interroge les évidences raciales à l'aune de l'histoire. Par l'écriture, elle redonne voix à Claudette Colvin, figure oubliée du mouvement pour les droits civiques, et questionne les assignations identitaires dans une perspective universaliste. - réalisation : Maïwenn Guiziou, Laurence Millet, Jeanne Delecroix, Jeanne Coppey, Raphaël Laloum, Chloé Rouillon, Sidonie Lebot - invités : Tania de Montaigne Écrivaine Vous aimez ce podcast ? Pour écouter tous les épisodes sans limite, rendez-vous sur Radio France

durée : 00:58:33 - Le Cours de l'histoire - par : Xavier Mauduit, Maïwenn Guiziou - Tania de Montaigne interroge les évidences raciales à l'aune de l'histoire. Par l'écriture, elle redonne voix à Claudette Colvin, figure oubliée du mouvement pour les droits civiques, et questionne les assignations identitaires dans une perspective universaliste. - réalisation : Laurence Millet - invités : Tania de Montaigne Écrivaine

fWotD Episode 3197: Rosa Parks Welcome to featured Wiki of the Day, your daily dose of knowledge from Wikipedia's finest articles.The featured article for Wednesday, 4 February 2026, is Rosa Parks.Rosa Louise McCauley Parks (February 4, 1913 – October 24, 2005) was an American civil rights activist. She is best known for her 1955 refusal to move from her seat on a bus in Montgomery, Alabama, in defiance of Jim Crow racial segregation laws, which sparked the Montgomery bus boycott. She is sometimes known as the "mother of the civil rights movement".Born in Tuskegee, Alabama, Parks grew up under Jim Crow segregation. She later moved to Montgomery and joined the city's chapter of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) in 1943, serving as the organization's secretary. Despite policies designed to disenfranchise Black citizens, Parks successfully registered to vote after three separate attempts between 1943 and 1945. She investigated cases and organized campaigns around cases of racial and sexual violence in her capacity as NAACP secretary, including those of Recy Taylor and Jeremiah Reeves, laying the groundwork for future civil rights campaigns.Custom in Montgomery required Black passengers to surrender their seats in the front of the bus to accommodate white riders. The rows in the back were designated for Black riders. Before Parks's refusal to move, several Black Montgomerians had refused to do so, including 15-year-old high school student Claudette Colvin, leading to arrests. When Parks was arrested in 1955, local leaders were searching for a person who would be a good legal test case against segregation. She was deemed a suitable candidate, and the Women's Political Council (WPC) organized a one-day bus boycott on the day of her trial. The boycott was widespread. Many Black Montgomerians refused to ride the buses that day. After Parks was found guilty of violating state law, the boycott was extended indefinitely, with the Montgomery Improvement Association (MIA) organizing its own community transportation network to sustain it. Parks and other boycott leaders faced harassment, ostracization, and various legal obstacles. The boycott lasted for 381 days, finally concluding after segregation on buses was deemed unconstitutional in the court case Browder v. Gayle.After the boycott ended, Parks experienced financial hardship and health problems due, in part, to her participation. In 1957, she relocated to Detroit, Michigan. She continued to advocate for civil rights, supporting people such as John Conyers, Joanne Little, Gary Tyler, Angela Davis, Joe Madison, and Nelson Mandela. She was also a supporter of the Black power movement and an anti-apartheid activist, participating in protests and conferences as part of the Free South Africa Movement. In 1987, she co-founded the Rosa and Raymond Parks Institute for Self Development with Elaine Eason Steele. After Parks's death in 2005, she was honored with public viewings and memorial services in three cities: in Montgomery; in Washington, D. C., where she lay in state at the United States Capitol rotunda; and in Detroit, where she was ultimately interred at Woodlawn Cemetery. Parks received many awards and honors, both throughout her life and posthumously. She received the Presidential Medal of Freedom, a Congressional Gold Medal, and was the first Black American to be memorialized in the National Statuary Hall.This recording reflects the Wikipedia text as of 01:06 UTC on Wednesday, 4 February 2026.For the full current version of the article, see Rosa Parks on Wikipedia.This podcast uses content from Wikipedia under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License.Visit our archives at wikioftheday.com and subscribe to stay updated on new episodes.Follow us on Bluesky at @wikioftheday.com.Also check out Curmudgeon's Corner, a current events podcast.Until next time, I'm standard Aditi.

On A Bowl of Soul we celebrate February is Black History Month. Before the entire month of February was called Black History Month, in 1926, the second week of February was called Negro History Week, by the Father of Black History, Carter G. Woodson who founded the Association for the study of African American Life and History. We celebrate Black History with some Classic Soul and New R&B from Maggie Ray and Jill Scott. Also, we celebrate our new ancestors, Richard Smallwood and Demond Wilson who passed away in January. We also celebrate the life of Claudette Colvin who on March 2, 1955, was arrested at the age of 15 in Montgomery, Alabama, for refusing to give up her seat to a white woman on a crowded, segregated bus which sparked the Montgomery Bus Boycott.  I hope you enjoy this broadcast because I had fun creating it.  In this month, let it be filled with love, joy, hope and good music!!! Keep it locked with A Bowl of Soul A Mixed Stew of Soul Music. My condolences to the family of Alex Pretti who was tragically killed in Minneapolis by ICE agents. Enough is enough!!! #RandB #ClassicSoul #RichardSmallwood #DemondWilson #MaggieRay #JillScott #ClaudetteColvin #AlexPretti Get up to 2 months free podcasting service with our Libsyn code=ABOS. Sign up & bring your  podcast to life! Get on Apple & Spotify, get critical stats & all the support you need to sound your best and grow your show!! Sign up here: https://signup.libsyn.com/?promo_code=ABOS You can listen to the A Bowl of Soul Radio Network on Live365.com giving you 24/7/365 days of Soul Music. Stop on by and listen:  A Bowl of Soul Radio Network on Live365 You can support A Bowl of Soul and Buy Me A Coffee. Just click: Buy A Bowl of Soul A Cup of Coffee Purchase your A Bowl of Soul T-Shirt and other merchandise. Just click: Get Your A Bowl of Soul Merch Follow me: @proftlove on Threads                   @proftlove on Instagram                   @abowlofsoul.bsky.social - Bluesky                                  @A Bowl of Soul A Mixed Stew of Soul Music on Facebook Promote your product or service on the podcast and the radio network. You can sponsor A Bowl of Soul by getting your product or service in front of listeners. Email us at: abowlofsoul@gmail.com  Thank you for your Support!!! Promote your product or service on the podcast and the radio network. You can sponsor A Bowl of Soul by getting your product or service in front of listeners. Email us at: abowlofsoul@gmail.com  Thank you for your Support!!!

In this episode I pay tribute to Claudette Colvin and talk about Josh Allen!

Friday, Jan 16, 2026 UnPacking LIVE WURD 96.1 FM & 900 AM Professor, Health Advocate and Kidney Transplant Survivor Dr. Jazmin Evans Jazminevans.com @jaemedia.llc 06:53 Rapid Fire with Dr. Jazmin Evans 12:05 Druski got the people hot! 15:30 Philly Headline: Khyon Smith-Tate found dead in Chipotle on Temple University Campus 20:15 Renee Nicole Good, Keith Porter 27:22 Mike Epps opens up about his relationship with his daughter 31:41 Iyanla skipped her daughter's funeral for her sanity 34:42 Honoring the legacy of Claudette Colvin

This episode examines a debate over a secondhand Nobel Peace Prize and tariff threats tied to Greenland, to reflecting on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. might view today's global and social climate. We also turn to the NFL playoffs, asking whether IU can complete it unlikely journey and honor the passing of civil rights pioneer Claudette Colvin, whose courage reshaped history long before it was widely acknowledged.

The Context of White Supremacy hosts the weekly Compensatory Call-In 01/17/25. We encourage non-white listeners to dial in with their codified concepts, new terms, observations, research findings, workplace problems or triumphs, and/or suggestions on how best to Replace White Supremacy With Justice ASAP. This weekly broadcast examines current events from across the globe to learn what's happening in all areas of people activity. We cultivate Counter-Racist Media Literacy by scrutinizing journalists' word choices and using logic to deconstruct what is reported as "news." We'll use these sessions to hone our use of terms as tools to reveal truth, neutralize Racists/White people. #ANTIBLACKNESS While much of the US and the world were still outraged and whining about the ICE shooting of Racist Suspect Renee Nicole Good in Minnesota, next door in Wisconsin, two White men will finally face chargers for killing Corey Stingley. The privileged black teen was accused of shoplifting approximately $6 worth of property in 2012. As opposed to calling enforcement officials or contacting the child's parents, three White Men who were not store employees summarily suffocated the black teen before enforcement officials arrived. Speaking of US history, lesser known "Civil Rights" heroine Claudette Colvin passed away this week at the age 86. Like Rosa Parks and countless other black people who were terrorized and arrested while riding Racist public transportation, Colvin's refusal to acquiesce to a Racist driver's orders were initially obscured because she was pregnant and not "respectable" for a Racist public - which included Sen. Strom Thurmond. #EndStageWhiteSupremacy #TheCOWS16Years INVEST in The COWS – http://paypal.me/TheCOWS Cash App: https://cash.app/$TheCOWS CALL IN NUMBER: 720.716.7300 CODE 564943#

OA1226 - We begin with a review of the unprecedented lawsuit that Minnesota has filed against ICE with the extreme leftist radical demand that they obey the law and U.S. Constitution. How much power do states have to limit federal operations, and what are the chances a court order might put some guardrails on the largest enforcement operation in ICE history? We then consider the legal and political merits of articles of impeachment filed against Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., and Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem. Finally: we honor the passing of civil rights hero Claudette Colvin, whose bravery as a 15-year-old on a Montgomery, Alabama bus nine months before Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat put the final nail into the “separate but equal” justification for racial segregation established by the Supreme Court in Plessy v. Ferguson. State of Minnesota v. Noem, complaint filed 1/12/2026 “House Resolution 935: Impeaching Pete Hegseth, Secretary of Defense for the United States for high crimes and misdemeanors,” Rep. Shri Thaneder (12/9/2025) “House Resolution 944: Impeaching Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Secretary of Health and Human Services  for high crimes and misdemeanors,” Rep. Haley Stevens (12/10/2025) “House Resolution ___: Impeaching Kristi Lynn Arnold Noem, Secretary of Homeland Security, for high crimes and misdemeanors,” Rep. Robin Kelly (1/13/2026) “Firm Tied to Kristin Noem Secretly Got Money from $220 Million DHS Ad Contracts,” ProPublica (11/14/2025) “Impeachment: The Constitution's Fiduciary Meaning of ‘High Crimes and Misdemeanors,'” Robert G. Natelson, The Federalist Society (6/19/2018) “Claudette Colvin, who refused to move seats on a bus at start of civil rights movement, dies” (NPR, 1/13/2026)  Browder v. Gayle, 142 F.Supp. 707 (1956)(aff'd per curiam by U.S. Supreme Court 12/20/1956) Check out the OA Linktree for all the places to go and things to do!

Matthew Bannister on Claudette Colvin the American civil rights campaigner who refused to give up her seat on a segregated bus, nine months before Rosa Parks' celebrated protest.Ian Balding, the racehorse trainer who saddled many winners for Queen Elizabeth II.Gerry Gable, the anti-fascist activist and co-founder of Searchlight magazine, who wasn't afraid to break the law in his relentless pursuit of the far right.Juliet Robertson, the Scottish educationalist who was a passionate advocate for outdoor teaching. And a tribute to Grateful Dead guitarist Bob Weir from Don Felder of The Eagles.Interviewee: Brough Scott Interviewee: Andy Bell Interviewee: Don Felder Interviewee: David CameronProducer: Gareth Nelson-Davies Assistant Producer: Catherine Powell Researcher: Jazz George Editor: Glyn TansleyArchive used: Claudette Colvin interview, Outlook, BBC World Service, 23/02/2018; The Epsom Derby, Commentary, BBC One, 02/06/1971; Ian Balding interview, A View from the Boundary, BBC Radio 4, 26/07/2003; Gerry Gable, Witness History, BBC World Service, 12/10/2021; The Light and The Darkness War - documentary, BBC Radio 4, 16/03/1995; Life, Death and the Outdoors with Juliet Robertson, Scotland Outdoors, BBC Radio Scotland, 24/09/2025;

On this new episode of THE POLITICRAT daily podcast Omar Moore on Dr. Martin Luther King's 97th birthday, plays two key audio sections of Dr. King, one in 1957 (in a speech many people have never heard) and in 1967. Plus: Remembering the late Claudette Colvin, a legendary forerunner to Rosa Parks in Montgomery, Alabama in 1955. And: News items of the day.WARNING: This episode contains foul language. Listener discretion is advised.Recorded January 15, 2026.OMAR'S MUST-READ ON SUBSTACK: American culture and Renee Nicole Good https://substack.com/@popcornreel/note/p-184284395?r=275tyr&utm_medium=ios&utm_source=notes-share-actionSUBSCRIBE: https://mooreo.substack.comSUBSCRIBE: https://youtube.com/@thepoliticratpodSUBSCRIBE: https://politicrat.substack.comBUY MERCH FROM THE POLITICRAT STORE: https://the-politicrat.myshopify.comBUY BLACK!Patronize Black-owned businesses on Roland Martin's Black Star Network: https://shopblackstarnetwork.comBLACK-OWNED MEDIA MATTERS: (Watch Roland Martin Unfiltered daily M-F 6-8pm Eastern)https://youtube.com/rolandsmartin

Hommage à Claudette Colvin, grande figure de lutte contre la ségrégation raciale, avec la BD d'Emilie Plateau, "Noire : la vie méconnue de Claudette Colvin".

Quebec's premier resigned abruptly today; we'll find out what that means for the upcoming provincial election -- and the prospect of yet another Parti Quebecois-initiated referendum on independence. Several top prosecutors resign over the US Justice Department's refusal to investigate the ICE agent who killed Renee Good. We'll hear from a veteran of the department who quit last year to apply pressure from the outside. Months before Rosa Parks, and at just 15 years old, the late Claudette Colvin refused to give up her seat on a segregated bus; a close friend honours a quiet hero of the civil rights movement. Today's big White House meeting does not seem to have diminished Donald Trump's troubling yearning for Greenland -- but the government of Denmark is still very keen on dissuading the president. Health inspectors give a Michelin-starred restaurant in Wales a one-star rating for hygiene -- but the chef says the grossness is grossly exaggerated. A biologist introduces us to the sea lions in the Galapagos Islands known as "supersucklers" -- which, as you may have already figured out, are called that because they milk their mothers for all they're worth. As It Happens, the Wednesday edition. Radio that takes you on an uncomfortable stroll down mammary lane.

To track or not to track? Now that technology on our phones makes it so easy, many parents are tracking their children's whereabouts. If children don't have a smart phone, many people use a GPS tracker device do to the same thing. There are even children's trainers available with a special slot to insert the device. But have we thought about the reasons why? What are the benefits or dangers of tracking children, and if you do track, at what point do you stop? Anita Rani is joined by Clare Fernyhough and Esther Walker.Some fat dissolving agents and skin rejuvenation treatments being injected into women currently have the ‘same regulatory classification as ball-point pens'. That's according to evidence heard by the Science, Innovation and Technology Committee as part of a new inquiry into the potential harms of hair and beauty products and treatments. Thousands of women could be potentially experiencing harm from these products and going undocumented. Ashton Collins, co-founder of Save Face, the register for safe medical aesthetic practitioners, and Victoria Brownlie, chief policy and sustainability officer at The British Beauty Council join Anita.The latest series of The Traitors has sparked controversy after two black women, Netty and Judy, were the first to leave – one ‘murdered' by the Traitors and the other banished at the roundtable. The debate goes beyond the game- is it exposing unconscious bias and raising bigger questions? Do reality TV shows like this hold up a mirror to society, revealing uncomfortable truths around racism, misogyny, and ageism? Author and arts columnist at the Independent Micha Frazer-Carroll and freelance writer Chloe Laws, who have both written on this topic and are both fans of the show, discuss.A group of religious leaders and a Member of Parliament in The Gambia have tabled a bill seeking to overturn the country's ban on female genital mutilation or FGM. The matter is now before the country's Supreme Court and is due to resume later this month. The case follows reports that two baby girls bled to death after undergoing FGM in the country last year. Rights groups have condemned the move, describing it as a violation. One of those groups is the African Women's Rights Advocates - we hear from Mam Lisa Camara from the group, along with BBC Correspondent for West Africa Thomas Naadi, based in Accra. And we nod to Claudette Colvin, who helped end racial segregation in the US by refusing to give up her bus seat to a white person in Alabama. She has died at the age of 86. Her protest and subsequent arrest was largely unknown until the details were included in a book in 2009. Far more well known is an event that happened nine months later when Rosa Parks famously defied the bus laws. Presenter: Anita Rani Producer: Kirsty Starkey

Donald Trump touts economy, downplays costs in Michigan speech. Iranian authorities say some 2,000 people killed in protests. Timothy Busfield surrenders to authorities on child sex abuse charges. One-Hit Wonder Wednesday. Republicans vow to hold Bill Clinton in contempt as he skips Epstein testimony. Vance and Rubio to hold meeting on Greenland. Claudette Colvin, American pioneer of the 1950s civil rights movement dies at 86.   

Civil rights pioneer Claudette Colvin has died at 86. Arrested at just 15 for refusing to give up her seat on a segregated bus in Montgomery, Colvin later became a key plaintiff in the lawsuit that ended bus segregation, laying legal groundwork for the modern civil rights movement. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-owned & controlled media company:https://aurn.com/newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The United States is urging its citizens in Iran to leave immediately, warning that protests continue to escalate. A notice released by the US virtual embassy in Tehran advises American nationals to travel by land to Turkey or Armenia, if they can make the journey safely. It says those unable to leave should take refuge at home or in another safe building and keep a supply of food, water and medication. Also: Scientists say 2025 was one of the three hottest years on record. US Vice President JD Vance and US Secretary of State, Marco Rubio are meeting the Danish and Greenlandic foreign ministers in the White House on Wednesday. Bill Clinton has refused to testify in the Congressional investigation into the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The committee chairman says there will be a vote to hold the former President in contempt of Congress. K-pop megastars BTS announce a 79-date world tour after all members of the boyband completed their mandatory military training in South Korea. The American civil rights activist Claudette Colvin, has died at the age of 86.The Global News Podcast brings you the breaking news you need to hear, as it happens. Listen for the latest headlines and current affairs from around the world. Politics, economics, climate, business, technology, health – we cover it all with expert analysis and insight. Get the news that matters, delivered twice a day on weekdays and daily at weekends, plus special bonus episodes reacting to urgent breaking stories. Follow or subscribe now and never miss a moment. Get in touch: globalpodcast@bbc.co.uk

Today's Headlines: Six federal prosecutors in Minnesota resigned after the DOJ pushed them to investigate the widow of Renee Good — while still refusing to treat the ICE officer who killed Good as a civil rights case. The DOJ is now probing alleged ties between Good's wife and local ICE protest groups, a move prosecutors called a blatant inversion of justice. At the same time, Rep. Jamie Raskin is pressing DHS over reports that ICE is recruiting pardoned January 6 participants, asking how many now have guns, masks, and badges. That scrutiny comes as more than 50 House Democrats roll out articles of impeachment against DHS Secretary Kristi Noem for obstruction, civil rights violations, and alleged self-dealing. Trump escalated things in Detroit, announcing he'll cut off federal funding to sanctuary cities and states starting February 1 — targeting 11 states and D.C. labeled as sanctuary jurisdictions. Abroad, Iran's regime crackdown has reportedly killed more than 2,000 protesters. Trump says he's canceled talks with Tehran, urged protesters to “take over your institutions,” slapped new tariffs on countries doing business with Iran, and — as the regime jams Starlink — the White House has reportedly held quiet talks with exiled opposition figure Reza Pahlavi. In Epstein news, Bill and Hillary Clinton refused to testify before the House Oversight Committee about Jeffrey Epstein, instead sending an eight-page letter arguing the subpoenas are invalid and noting they already submitted sworn statements the committee accepted from others. Meanwhile, the Supreme Court heard arguments on state bans targeting transgender athletes, with signs the justices are unlikely to strike them down. And civil rights trailblazer Claudette Colvin, whose defiance on a Montgomery bus at 15 helped ignite the civil rights movement, has died at 86. Resources/Articles mentioned in this episode: NYT: Six Prosecutors Quit Over DOJ Push to Investigate Renee Good's Widow Axios: "Who's behind the masks": Raskin seeks answers on Jan. 6 defendants hired by ICE Axios: Scoop: Over 50 House Dems sign onto Kristi Noem impeachment articles Politico: White House to end funding to sanctuary cities and states on Feb. 1 AP News: Trump pressures Iran with tariffs that could raise prices in the US WaPo: Iran jams Starlink, protesters' lifeline. Trump, Musk say that won't stand. Axios: Scoop: Trump's envoy secretly met Iran's exiled crown prince WaPo: Supreme Court appears skeptical of arguments against bans of trans athletes AP News: Claudette Colvin, who refused to move seats on a bus at start of civil rights movement, dies at 86 NYT: Bill and Hillary Clinton Refuse to Testify in Epstein Inquiry - The New York Times TMZ:   President Trump Filmed Flipping Off Ford Worker Who Yells 'Pedophile Protector' at Him Morning Announcements is produced by Sami Sage and edited by Grace Hernandez-Johnson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A little over a decade ago, we went to interview a woman at her small one-bedroom apartment in a sprawling complex in the Bronx. She was living a quiet and somewhat anonymous life. But many years earlier, she had done something remarkable.The woman's name was Claudette Colvin. In 1955, she was a 15-year-old girl growing up in Montgomery, Alabama. On March 2nd of that year, Colvin refused to give up her seat to a white passenger on a public bus, and was arrested. This was nine months before Rosa Parks would do the exact same thing. But while Rosa Parks became an icon of the Civil Rights movement, Colvin spent most of her life in obscurity.Claudette Colvin passed away this week, at age 86. We're remembering her by revisiting the story we did with her in 2015. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

1.13.2026 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Trump DOJ Voter Crackdown, Claudette Colvin Remembered., No Charges in Jacksonville Cop Assault. Her refusal to move seats on a bus sparked the civil rights movement. Tonight, we honor civil rights pioneer Claudette Colvin, who passed away today. Trump's Department of Justice is cracking down on your votes and putting your private data at risk. Democrat leaders call it a national voter roll that could negatively impact midterms. No charges for the white Jacksonville, Florida, cop who punched a black man in the face during a traffic stop. We'll talk to Will McNeil, Jr.'s attorney, Harry Daniels, about his civil lawsuit. Morris Brown College's board of trustees fired President Dr. Kevin James after 7 years of service, for reasons unknown. Journalist Tiffany Cross will be in the studio to talk about her book, "Love Me." In tonight's Black Star Network Marketplace, the eco-friendly, black-owned candle company Multifaceted. A business committed to using safe ingredients to make homes more elevated. #BlackStarNetwork partner: Fanbasehttps://www.startengine.com/offering/fanbase This Reg A+ offering is made available through StartEngine Primary, LLC, member FINRA/SIPC. This investment is speculative, illiquid, and involves a high degree of risk, including the possible loss of your entire investment. You should read the Offering Circular (https://bit.ly/3VDPKjD) and Risks (https://bit.ly/3ZQzHl0) related to this offering before investing. Download the Black Star Network app at http://www.blackstarnetwork.com! We're on iOS, AppleTV, Android, AndroidTV, Roku, FireTV, XBox and SamsungTV. The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platform covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lawmakers meet and Gov. Kay Ivey speaks. U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville warns of Muslim takeover. Civil-right pioneer Claudette Colvin dies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Amid the mass protests in Iran, two sources have told CBS News at least 12,000 people have been killed in the regime's crackdown. President Trump spoke about how the U.S. plans to respond, telling "CBS Evening News" anchor Tony Dokoupil, "we will take very strong action" if Iran hangs protesters. CBS News contributor Joe Zacks, a former deputy assistant director of the CIA, breaks down what to know. A trial is underway in northern Virginia for a man accused of plotting his wife's murder with help from his affair partner - the family's au pair. The former au pair was the first witness called to testify against Brendan Banfield. Jericka Duncan reports on the case. Claudette Colvin was just 15 when she was arrested in 1955 for refusing to give up her seat on a segregated bus in Montgomery, Alabama. The Civil Rights icon and pioneer died Tuesday at the age of 86. "CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King has more on her legacy. Dr. Ezekiel Emanuel is an oncologist, professor and helped to write the Affordable Care Act. He speaks to "CBS Mornings" about confusion over changes to public health guidelines, living a fulfilling life and his new book, "Eat Your Ice Cream: Six Simple Rules for a Long and Healthy Life. Actor Ali Larter plays Angela Harris, the ex-wife of an oilman played by Billy Bob Thornton in the Paramount+ series "Landman." She talks to "CBS Mornings" about the series, working with Thornton and how she landed her role. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A new report from Georgia State University reveals more than 4,600 people, 1,635 children in DeKalb County are without stable housing—many living in extended-stay hotels and paying more than average rental costs. The release of the study comes as Governor Brian Kemp announced a $50 million initiative addressing homelessness in Georgia. For a special themed show focusing on homelessness in DeKalb County, “Closer Look” program host Rose Scott talked with co-leaders from Georgia State University’s Center on Health and Homelessness, who co-authored the study. Scott then talked with leaders of two local organizations working to address homelessness in DeKalb County. Guests included: Shannon Self-Brown, a distinguished university professor in the School of Public Health April Ballard, an assistant professor in the School of Public Health Greg White, the executive director of A Home for Everyone in DeKalb Andrea Brantley, the executive director of Family Promise of North Fulton/DeKalb Wanda Hunter, the program manager for Family Promise of North Fulton/DeKalb Lastly, civil rights activist Claudette Colvin has died. She died on Tuesday at the age of 86. At the age of 15, back on March 2, 1955, Colvin was arrested and charged for refusing to give up her seat on a segregated public bus to a white person, despite already being seated in the back of the bus, in the area designated for Black people. Ashley Roseboro of the Claudette Colvin Foundation talks more about Colvin’s life and legacy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Send us a textA fifteen-year-old stayed seated — and the law stood up. Before Rosa Parks, there was Claudette Colvin.In 1955, Claudette Colvin refused to give up her bus seat in Montgomery, Alabama. Her courage didn't just make headlines — it helped ignite Browder v. Gayle, the landmark case that ended bus segregation.But history didn't center her story.In this episode of The Only One Mic Podcast, we pay tribute to Claudette Colvin — a teenager whose bravery predates the spotlight and challenges us to ask a deeper question: Why do some heroes get framed in history while others are pushed to the margins?This is more than a lesson. It's a reckoning.

In the powerful finale of Self-Care School, Morgan opens with a meditation inspired by Claudette Colvin—evoking the bravery and grace of a girl who sat down so generations could rise. Vanessa then leads us in a jubilant lesson on celebration, teaching us how to honor ourselves and the communities that sustain us. Our favorite homegirls, Nyra, Renate, Yolanda, Sandria, and Trelani, join for a chorus of wisdom, gratitude, and laughter. And we lift the curtain to shine light on Tyreen and Jana of the GirlTrek team—the women who made this season possible with care, creativity, and hustle. This episode is a love letter, a reunion, and a reminder: we heal together.Media Featured:Lucille Cliftonhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XM7q_DUk5wU&pp=ygUrbHVjaWxsZSBjbGlmdG9uIHdvbid0IHlvdSBjZWxlYnJhdGUgd2l0aCBtZQ%3D%3DEnd of the Roadhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zDKO6XYXioc&pp=ygUPZW5kIG9mIHRoZSByb2Fk

In this compelling episode, host Dr. Katie Crawford Lackey sits down with Sharon McMahon, "America's Government Teacher" and New York Times bestselling author of "The Small and the Mighty," to explore the remarkable stories of overlooked women who shaped American democracy. From Rebecca Brown Mitchell, who helped secure women's suffrage in Idaho decades before the 19th Amendment, to fifteen-year-old Claudette Colvin, whose courageous stand against bus segregation helped pave the way for the Montgomery Bus Boycott, McMahon brings to light the extraordinary contributions of ordinary Americans who changed history. The conversation delves into how these "small and mighty" individuals' persistent efforts for liberty and justice continue to impact our nation today, reminding us that everyone has the power to make meaningful change. Through these inspiring stories, McMahon and Crawford Lackey demonstrate how progress is born of struggle and why every person's contribution to democracy matters, even when the results aren't immediately visible. 

Welcome to Brunch with the Branches. Today's drink of the day comes from Thomas. He made everyone a Maple Old Fashioned which is a traditional old fashioned with whiskey, orange bitters, simple syrup, and maple syrup. Kim shares that her upcoming trip to Mexico is what is bringing her joy today. Thomas highlights Claudette Colvin for Women's history month, and introduces the guest for this episode Meghan Coleman-Fletcher [5:51] The branches and Meg dive into the main topic of school shootings and gun violence, and their personal emotional impact [14:30]. They then shift the conversation to the social and community impact of gun violence [25:52]. We end our discussion by answering the question; where do we go from here? [50:38]. We end the pod in our traditional way, with a toast from our guest Meg [1:03:00].   Follow us at: Thomas IG: @rcandyman850 and X: @RCandyman Kim: IG: @Kimberly.branch.56 and X: @BranchKimberly • • Podcast's IG: @brunchwtbranchspod and X: @BrunchBranchPod

Am 2.3.1955 weigert sich Colvin, ihren Sitzplatz einer Weißen zu überlassen. Die 15-Jährige zieht als erste gegen Rassentrennung im Bus vor Gericht - und gewinnt am Ende. Von Laura Dresch.

Ever sniffed gasoline and smiled? We're spilling the tea on weird smells we secretly love, PLUS out take on Joy Reid's MSNBC exit and a $2.1 BILLION HBCU crisis you NEED to know about! Hit play NOW—this convo is too wild to miss!Welcome to the Palm Wine Central Podcast! In this episode, your fave hosts dive into a rollercoaster of topics that'll keep you hooked: - Weird Smells We Can't Resist: From petrichor to burning wood , we confess our quirky scent obsessions—do YOU agree? - Black History Month Vibes: Celebrating legends like Claudette Colvin and Dr. Michele Colbert's mRNA game-changer! - Women in STEM Struggles: Terez and Tutu get real about breaking barriers in male-dominated fields—empowerment alert! - Joy Reid's Show Cancellation: What REALLY went down at MSNBC? We unpack the drama with sadness, skepticism, and hope. - HBCU Funding Fiasco: Tennessee State could lose it all by May 2025—$2.1B owed! Why this matters to us ALL. - Sports & Pastors' Tea: Stephen A. Smith's hot takes, pastors' wealth vibes, and a vocab flex with “ephemeral”! This ep is a wild ride of laughs, deep talks, and jaw-dropping revelations. Stick around ‘til the end for a safety reminder that hits home. Drop YOUR fave weird smell in the comments, let's see who's the quirkiest! Subscribe for more unfiltered convos every week! #PalmWineCentral #BlackExcellence #podcastvibes

history seems to always leave prominent people out who helped shaped the world we live in.

Each Friday during Black History Month, Mayor Arceneaux is highlighting an individual whose impact, courage, and achievements inspire us all. Their stories remind us of the resilience, innovation, and leadership that have shaped history. This Friday, his inspiration is Claudette Colvin, an activist who helped pave the way for the Montgomery Bus Boycott and the broader civil rights movement. Enjoy!

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"It's OK not to know everything." - Tracee LoranIn this heartfelt episode of Confessions of a Reluctant Caregiver, hosts JJ, Natalie, and Tracee Loran dive into the unexpected twists and turns of caregiving. Tracy shares her deeply personal story of stepping into the caregiver role for her grandmother after a serious fall, shedding light on:

In this full episode of Story Pirates' brand new show, Nimene creates a stirring hip-hop track about the civil rights activist Claudette Colvin, who, as a teenager, refused to give up her seat on an Alabama city bus months before Rosa Parks' famous protest. Featuring an interview between New York Times bestselling author Roxane Gay and a 6 year old named Stella. Every episode of Historical Records features a free extension activity at storypirates.com/historicalrecords If you like what you hear, subscribe to Historical Records today and tell a friend!

CW: This weeks episode contains outdated terminology, discussions around the history of certain terms and mentions of SA/r*pe. Today, Zee shares the inspiring yet little known story of Civil Rights activist Claudette Colvin, and Danielle covers the 1994 murder of Mary Deborah Stevens aka “Sister Myra.” Stalk us here!Merch - ghosts-n-heauxsTwitter - ghostsnheauxsInstagram - ghosts_n_heauxsFacebook - GhostsnHeauxsPodcastAnd don't forget to send your stories to ghostsnheauxs@gmail.com

Our Way Black History Fact discusses the first woman to be arrested for failing to give up her bus seat—Claudette Colvin.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Beta Festival, Ireland's art and technology festival was on Friday, 1st November, featuring a robot that rolls its eyes at live social media algorithms, the opportunity to reduce emissions by distracting fossil fuel companies, and digital tools that investigate real-life conspiracies, Beta runs until Sunday, November 17th at The Digital Hub and wider Dublin 8 area. Beta Festival of art and technology Co-founded and supported by The Digital Hub, Beta has announced a full line-up of artists, exhibitions, installations, and workshops that will focus on the key theme of the relationship between technology and power, with specific focus areas including artificial intelligence and facial recognition technology. In addition, a first-of-its-kind Assembly on AI and Art will bring together leading experts in technology and culture to discuss critical areas in the arts industry that are impacted by AI and should be considered for future policy developments. AI Ambassador for Ireland Patricia Scanlon will be among the facilitators leading discussions. Cannes Film Festival winner Noire, the Unknown Life of Claudette Colvin will make its Irish debut at this year's Beta Festival at the Samuel Beckett Theatre from Thursday, November 7th to Sunday, November 10th. Noire tells the real-life story of 15-year-old Claudette Colvin, who refused to give up her bus seat to a white passenger in a segregated 1950s Alabama. The production uses virtual reality to provide viewers with an immersive digital experience. Tickets for Noire are limited and range from €15 - €22. Beta will also host an international exhibition Unsettling the Algorithm: Seeds of Resistance, which will explore how digital systems and algorithms shape, influence, and govern our daily lives. Curated by Aisling Murray and Nora O' Murchú, the exhibition will feature artists including Basil Al-Rawi, Tega Brain and Sam Levigne, Firas Shehadeh, Winnie Soon, and Tzu-Tung Lee among others. Separately, the Local Artists Network will spotlight emerging Irish artists with new work from Conan McIvor and new commissions from Aisling Phelan and Cailean Finn. Both exhibitions are free of charge and will run from Friday, November 1st to Sunday, November 17th. Additional workshops covering digital democracy, facial recognition technology, and artist networking events are taking place over the two weeks and will be free of charge to attendees. Events and exhibitions will take place predominantly in buildings across The Digital Hub campus, including iD8 Studio, The Bank, and wider Dublin areas including Pallas Projects Studios, Fire Station Artists Studio, and the Samuel Beckett Theatre. Beta will officially launch on Friday, November 1st with events including the Assembly on AI and Art, keynote from Abeba Birhane as well as free workshops and panel discussions. The conference over the opening weekend will cover topics from digital activism to immersive storytelling, algorithmic resistance, and future archives. Tickets for the conferences are available to purchase from the Beta website from €15 - €25. Key highlights from the weekend will include: Samuel Beckett Theatre will host performances from Noire, an immersive virtual reality performance that tells the story of Claudette Colvin who refused to give up her bus seat to a white passenger in the 1950s segregated Alabama. Directed by Stéphane Foenkinos and Pierre-Alain Giraud. The Ethics Studio is a space for members of the public to engage with real ethical concerns and potential real-world impacts of new and emerging technologies developed with the festival research partner ADAPT Research Centre. This will include The Bigger Picture - an exhibition of new commissions that challenge outdated tropes and offer a more grounded, realistic portrayal of AI. Keynote talks from Kay Watson, Head of Arts Technologies at London's Serpentine Gallery, and Abebe Birhane, who is a member of the United Nations Secretary-General's AI Advisory Body and was featured ...

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Beta Festival starts this weekend. Do you want to reduce emissions by chatting to fossil fuel businesses on the phone, see a robot roll its eyes at live social media algorithms or go back in time to experience the first act of racial activism in 1950's America? Beta festival, Ireland's art and technology festival, opens this weekend from Friday, 1st November to Sunday, 17th of November at The Digital Hub and the surrounding Dublin 8 area. Co-founded and supported by The Digital Hub, Beta has announced a full line-up of artists, exhibitions, installations and workshops that will focus on the key theme of the relationship between technology and power, with specific focus areas including artificial intelligence and facial recognition technology. In addition, a first-of-its-kind Assembly on AI and Art will bring together leading experts in technology and culture to discuss critical areas in the arts industry that are impacted by AI and should be considered for future policy developments, with AI Ambassador for Ireland Patricia Scanlon set to be among the facilitators leading discussions. Cannes Film Festival winner Noire, the Unknown Life of Claudette Colvin, will make its Irish debut at this year's Beta Festival at the Samuel Beckett Theatre from Thursday, November 7th to Sunday, November 10th. Noire tells the real-life story of 15-year-old Claudette Colvin, who refused to give up her bus seat to a white passenger in a segregated 1950s Alabama through an immersive digital performance using virtual reality, showing the power of storytelling through technology. Tickets for Noire are limited and range from €15 - €22. Beta will also host an international exhibition, Unsettling the Algorithm: Seeds of Resistance, which will explore how digital systems and algorithms shape, influence and govern our daily lives. Curated by Aisling Murray and Nora O' Murchú, the exhibition will feature artists including Basil Al-Rawi, Tega Brain and Sam Levigne, Firas Shehadeh, Winnie Soon, and Tzu-Tung Lee, among others. Separately, the Local Artists Network will spotlight emerging Irish artists with new work from Conan McIvor and new commissions from Aisling Phelan and Cailean Finn. Both exhibitions are free of charge and will run from Friday, November 1st to Sunday, November 17th. Additional workshops covering digital democracy, facial recognition technology and artist networking events are taking place over the two weeks and will be free of charge to attendees. Events and exhibitions will take place predominantly in buildings across The Digital Hub campus, including iD8 Studio, The Bank and wider Dublin areas, including Pallas Projects Studios, Fire Station Artists Studio and the Samuel Beckett Theatre. Beta will officially launch on Friday, November 1st with events including the Assembly on AI and Art, keynote from Abeba Birhane as well as free workshops and panel discussions. The conference over the opening weekend will cover topics from digital activism to immersive storytelling, algorithmic resistance and future archives. Tickets for the conferences are available to purchase from the Beta website from €15 - €25. Key highlights from the weekend will include: Samuel Beckett Theatre will host performances from Noire, an immersive virtual reality performance that tells the story of Claudette Colvin who refused to give up her bus seat to a white passenger in the 1950s segregated Alabama. Directed by Stéphane Foenkinos and Pierre-Alain Giraud. The Ethics Studio, a space for members of the public to engage with real ethical concerns and potential real-world impacts of new and emerging technologies developed with the festival research partner ADAPT Research Centre. This will include The Bigger Picture - an exhibition of new commissions that challenge outdated tropes and offers a more grounded, realistic portrayal of AI. Keynote talks from Kay Watson, Head of Arts Technologies at London's Serpentine Gallery and Abebe Birhane, who is a member of the Un...

Beta, Ireland's festival of art and technology, will return for its second edition with a focus on interrogating the relationship between power and technology, examining how digital tools influence society and how we can take agency back in their use. Co-founded and supported by The Digital Hub, Beta will return from 1st to 17th November and will feature a series of events including two exhibitions, several interactive workshops, performances, a thought-provoking conference, and an assembly focussed on artificial intelligence and art. Cannes Film Festival winner Noire, the Unknown Life of Claudette Colvin will make its Irish debut at this year's Beta Festival. Directed by Stéphane Foenkinos and Pierre-Alain Giraud, Noire tells the real-life story of 15-year-old Claudette Colvin, who refused to give up her bus seat to a white passenger in a segregated 1950s Alabama through an immersive and encapsulating digital performance showing the power of storytelling through technology. Noire is presented by The Digital Hub, the French Embassy in Ireland and Institut Francais, as part of the official Novembre Numérique programme, and is supported by Smart Dublin. This year, Beta will host two exhibitions: the first Unsettling the Algorithm: Seeds of Resistance, is an international exhibition curated by Aisling Murray and Nora O' Murchú. Featuring artists including Irish-Iraqi artist Basil Al-Rawi, Tega Brain and Sam Levigne, Firas Shehadeh, Winnie Soon and Tzu-Tung Lee, Nora Al Badri and Mediengruppe Bitnik among others, the exhibition will explore how digital infrastructures and algorithms shape, influence and govern our daily lives. Separately, the Local Artists Network will spotlight emerging Irish artists with new work from Conan McIvor, Aisling Phelan, Cailean Finn, and more. Among these installations will be the interactive artwork Boogaloo Bias, which explores the dangers of unregulated use of facial recognitiontechnology particularly among law enforcement. Created by Jennifer Gradecki and Derek Curry, the project examines the practice of 'brute forcing', where law enforcement substitutes images of celebrities resembling suspects when high-quality images are unavailable and explores themes of accountability and bias in automated systems. Keynote addresses by cognitive behavioural scientist and member of the UN's AI Advisory Board Abebe Birhane and Head of Arts Technologiesat London's Serpentine Gallery Kay Watson will be delivered at the conference, while several workshops, discussions and think-ins will be hosted by ADAPT research centre, the Creative Futures Academy, Fire Station Artists' Studios and Creative Spark during the festival. Key highlights for the festival will include: Noire, the Unknown Life of Claudette Colvin tells the real-life story of the 15-year-old who refused to give up her bus seat to a white passenger in a segregated 1950's Alabama in a near-mirror event to that of Rosa Parks, told through an immersive digital performance. Noire won the inaugural award for Best Immersive Experience at Cannes Film Festival earlier this year and the production is brought to Ireland by the Beta Festival and The Digital Hub, in association with the French Embassy and Institut Francais, and is supported by Smart Dublin. Noire will make its Irish debut at the Samuel Beckett Theatre from 7th - 10th November. Assembly on Art and AI will bring together AI researchers, policy makers, cultural leaders and artists to explore the impact of artificial intelligence on arts and culture and identify challenges and opportunities to fuel a rolling agenda of areas to consider when creating policy centred on AI. Cold Call, a call centre created by Tega Brain and Sam Lavigne that reimagines carbon offsetting, by transforming the concept of time theft - a form of resistance where employees deliberately slow productivity - into a carbon-saving strategy aimed at high-emission companies. Through the call centre, viewers are encouraged to call fos...

On this special 4th of July episode, we celebrate American women who shaped history. Mattie Kahn, author of "Young and Restless: The Girls Who Sparked America's Revolutions," shares stories that are often overlooked in history books. She highlights how Mabel Ping-Hua Lee, Claudette Colvin, the teens who helped in the Revolutionary War, and more defied expectations and fought for change. Mattie also discusses Mary Beth Tinker's landmark Supreme Court case and its enduring impact on student rights.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We break down the truth about Claudette Colvin; Mental Health check-ins; Moe re-lives the day he left Keyon terrified; What is Paradoxical Insomnia? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today, Cassie and Thomas talk about the life of Rosa Parks, including both before and after the Montgomery Bus Boycott, Reconstruction, and the Montgomery Bus Boycott with an emphasis on the women who made it possible including Claudette Colvin and Joann Robinson. All this and more on another episode of the best podcast in the world!Content Warning Time Stamps: Warning comes at 28 minutes 20 seconds and the conversation ends just before 31 minutes and 6 secondsResources for More Information: The Women Behind the Montgomery Bus Boycott At the Dark End of the StreetResource List on Highkey ObsessedIf you dig what you're hearing be sure to drop those 5 star ratings and reviews, and to follow the show on:Instagram: @HighkeyObsessedPodcast and @sharkbatesbookshelfWebsite: www.highkeyobsessed.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Was it the boycott in Montgomery, Alabama that led to the end of segregated buses? It played a part, but the real gangstas of Black History were the Black women who stood up to the injustice and racism in Alabama. Wypipologist Michael Harriot reminds us it wasn't just Rosa Parks who led the battle of the busses. "According to these unwritten rules, white people never sat behind Black people." Music courtesy of Transitions Music Corp.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rosa Parks' story keeps getting mucked up - especially in recent years. From emphasizing that she "wasn't the first" Black woman to do this to characterizing her as a tired woman who didn't feel like standing, she hasn't gotten her flowers. Your listen next list:7 Things You Need to Know About Dr. King on Apple and SpotifySlavery— All the Stuff No One Ever Taught on Apple and SpotifyThe Escaped Slave Who Ended Slavery on Apple and SpotifyTo support Marie and get exclusive resources, head to patreon.com/mariebeech. To learn more about Marie's DEI services, head to mariebeecham.com.Sources: Stanford University's Martin Luther King Institute, Rosa Parks; History.com, Rosa Parks' Biography; Stride Toward Freedom by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.; Women's History, Rosa Parks's Biography; The WP, Pitting Rosa Parks against Claudette Colvin distorts history.

Still Starting Sustainability but taking a new direction. Kaylin will continue the podcast and sustainably related topics but will include more "other" topics as well. In this episode a new segment of "what its like to be a parent" is introduced (but not for those with a weak stomach). Also, it is the kickoff to Black History Month and Kaylin discusses the fascinating story of Claudette Colvin. Never heard of her? Well, listen in and learn!

On today's episode, Georgia and Karen cover the “Premonition Poisoner” Tillie Klimek and the heroic story of Claudette Colvin.For our sources and show notes, visit www.myfavoritemurder.com/episodes.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Gary Younge, the award-winning former columnist for The Guardian, talks about Black writing and Black writers—and his own writing about Mandela, Obama, Travon Martin, and Claudette Colvin.Also on this episode of Start Making Sense, the news from Haiti, where the UN, with US support, is authorizing a new security force. Made up of mostly Kenyan troops, it's supposed to restore “law and order” in Port-au-Prince. The Nation's Amy Wilentz is on the podcast to report.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Today in our special series, Momentum: Civil Rights in the 1950s, Sharon begins with a woman who is surely familiar to anyone who has received a crash course on the Civil Rights movement in America: Rosa Parks. While Rosa Parks earned her position in history, this story does not begin with a tired woman who simply needed to rest her feet on a bus in Birmingham, Alabama. Before Rosa Parks, there was Lucille Times. And before there was Lucille Times, there was Claudette Colvin. Before Rosa Parks, there was Aurelia Browder, and Susie McDonald, and Mary Louise Smith. The Civil Rights Movement would be nowhere without the extraordinary and prolonged courage and efforts of women. In the words of Rosa Parks, “We must live our lives as a model for others.”Following the Supreme Court ruling of Brown vs. the Board of Education, some leaders of the Civil Rights Movement believed this was their moment. A boycott of Montgomery, Alabama buses had been discussed for months, but leaders were afraid that the wrong person would stall their efforts if they became the face of the movement. This was one of several reasons why Rosa Parks was chosen for this role. But how did a bus boycott shape Civil Rights? And what does the arrest of another household name – Martin Luther King Jr. – have to do with this? Next time, Sharon will speak more on how M.L.K. Jr. played a prominent role in this surge of momentum. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.