Podcast appearances and mentions of Claudette Colvin

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.

In this eye-opening episode of 'What I Know Now,' we delve deep into the heart of the black community's economic and social challenges with renowned activist Jakari Richardson. As our special guest, Jakari unveils the stark realities of growing up amidst the scarcity of black businesses and opportunities, and how this environment fuels a cycle of mass incarceration and crime. This episode is not just a narrative of hardships but a beacon of hope and a call to action. Join us as Jakari discusses the transformative power of psychological enlightenment and education in breaking the chains of systemic oppression. Discover the power of unity and resilience as Jakari and Bilal share the untold therapeutic aspects of barbershop conversations – a sacred space where black and brown men find connection, healing, and self-discovery. These candid talks reveal not only vulnerabilities but also spark crucial dialogues about identity, history, and empowerment. In their journey of self-reflection, our hosts Joel and Cole unravel their own defining moments when they discovered their profound connections to history and its impact on their roles today. The team uncovers the troubling disconnect between African Americans and Africans, dissecting the stereotypes and educational divide that shape their perceptions of one another. Riveting and insightful, this episode draws you into the world of activism beyond the front lines of protests and into the everyday acts of establishing community businesses and promoting black love and unity. Jakari challenges us all, sharing his quest to forge meaningful connections across diverse mindsets without offense, while illustrating the cultural bonds with his African heritage. From the influence of family and community to the unyielding pursuit of sharing knowledge, Jakari's story sheds light on the overlooked histories and legacies of black figures – the known and unknown heroes like Malcolm X, Martin Luther King Jr., Marcus Garvey, and Claudette Colvin. Confronting the decline of the black family unit against the sharp rise of incarceration and economic turmoil, 'What I Know Now' paints a compelling picture of the past's grip on the present. This episode is not only an exploration of activism and identity but also serves as a clarion call to reclaim history, overcome internal divisions, and foster an enduring legacy of strength and solidarity. Be sure to tune in to Episode 09, 'Unraveling the Struggles and Triumphs of Black Activism with Jakari Richardson,' for an unforgettable dialogue that will not only inform but inspire you to make a difference in your community. Listen and subscribe to "What I Know Now" for more profound conversations that ignite change and draw lessons from the lived experiences of our guests.

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!

It was 73 years ago in 1950 that a Black man named Hillard Brooks was shot and killed by a White police officer after he tried to board a city bus in Montgomery, Alabama. Thomas Gray, who had played football with Brooks as a kid, was outraged by the tragic, unjustifiable shooting. He protested and eventually staged a downtown march to register voters and protest police brutality.Five years later Gray led another protest against the city's segregated buses. On the front lines of the Montgomery bus boycott, Gray withstood threats and bombings alongside his brother, Fred D. Gray, a young lawyer who represented Martin Luther King Jr., Rosa Parks, and Claudette Colvin, a plaintiff in the case that forced Alabama to desegregate its buses.I'm thrilled today that we have with us Thomas Gray's daughter, Karen Gray Houston, an award winning broadcast journalist, who has written a captivating memoir, “Daughter of the Boycott, Carrying on a Montgomery Family's Civil Rights Legacy.” It's an incredible story that recounts how her father's and uncle's actions changed the nation's racial climate and opened doors for her and other African Americans.Karen Gray Houston was born in Montgomery, Alabama, raised in Cleveland, Ohio. She spent 41 years as a news reporter and anchor at radio and television stations and networks in Boston, New York City, and Washington, DC. Since retiring, she wrote Daughter of the Boycott, which was featured in an edition of Oprah's O magazine as "One of 10 Titles to Pick Up Now" and in Smithsonian Magazine's Book of the Week series.Here are some key points we discussed with her:Q. To start with, please tell us why you wrote the book and what's happened since then. I understand that both your uncle and father have been honored and there was some good news for Claudette Colvin, as well.Q. We're in mid-December now. That's a month that's had a lot of significance in this overall story, right?Q. Can you walk us through some of the key components of your book?Q. The role of Claudette Colvin isn ‘t as well-known as Rosa Parks, for example, but this teenage girl was very brave and played a very important role in the battle for racial equality. Tell us about that.Q. In your book you recount the days of the boycott, not only what happened, but how it affected your family. Can you tell us about that?Q. In the chapter about Dr. King's house being bombed, you write that your parents wrapped you in “a protective cocoon,” sheltering you from “unpleasantness associated with the bus boycott.” What was that like for you as a young child?Q. You write about carpools that were created to provide Blacks boycotting the buses with transportation. Your dad was part of that, right? Tell us about that.Q. You weren't the only member of your family on the radio, as your dad had a show called “Songs of the Southland.” Tell us about that and how it may have affected you and your career choice.Q. Tell us about your own broadcast career…You were on WTOP Radio in Washington, DC, to which I was addicted when I worked on Capitol Hill. And you were with United Press International for a time. I worked at UPI early in my career, as well.Q. During your career, did you have to cope with discrimination and anti-Black prejudice? How did that affect you? How did you cope with it?Q. What are your thoughts about racism in the U.S. today and efforts by some on the political right to rewrite history, even to the point of claiming that somehow slavery was a positive experience for some Negroes?Q. As we look towards the coming 2024 presidential election, what are your thoughts about race relations in America, President Biden, Donald Trump and the rest of the Republican presidential wannabes?Q. Your father's initial bus protest was prompted by the unjustified shooting of a black man by a white police officer. We have seen all too many similar shootings occur in recent years prompting calls for police reform, including the controversial call to “defund the police”. What are your thoughts about this?Q. How can people reach out to you and where can they find your book?Q. What's next for you?Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-lean-to-the-left-podcast--4719048/support.

It was 73 years ago in 1950 that a Black man named Hillard Brooks was shot and killed by a White police officer after he tried to board a city bus in Montgomery, Alabama. Thomas Gray, who had played football with Brooks as a kid, was outraged by the tragic, unjustifiable shooting. He protested and eventually staged a downtown march to register voters and protest police brutality.Five years later Gray led another protest against the city's segregated buses. On the front lines of the Montgomery bus boycott, Gray withstood threats and bombings alongside his brother, Fred D. Gray, a young lawyer who represented Martin Luther King Jr., Rosa Parks, and Claudette Colvin, a plaintiff in the case that forced Alabama to desegregate its buses.I'm thrilled today that we have with us Thomas Gray's daughter, Karen Gray Houston, an award winning broadcast journalist, who has written a captivating memoir, “Daughter of the Boycott, Carrying on a Montgomery Family's Civil Rights Legacy.” It's an incredible story that recounts how her father's and uncle's actions changed the nation's racial climate and opened doors for her and other African Americans.Karen Gray Houston was born in Montgomery, Alabama, raised in Cleveland, Ohio. She spent 41 years as a news reporter and anchor at radio and television stations and networks in Boston, New York City, and Washington, DC. Since retiring, she wrote Daughter of the Boycott, which was featured in an edition of Oprah's O magazine as "One of 10 Titles to Pick Up Now" and in Smithsonian Magazine's Book of the Week series.Here are some key points we discussed with her:Q. To start with, please tell us why you wrote the book and what's happened since then. I understand that both your uncle and father have been honored and there was some good news for Claudette Colvin, as well.Q. We're in mid-December now. That's a month that's had a lot of significance in this overall story, right?Q. Can you walk us through some of the key components of your book?Q. The role of Claudette Colvin isn ‘t as well-known as Rosa Parks, for example, but this teenage girl was very brave and played a very important role in the battle for racial equality. Tell us about that.Q. In your book you recount the days of the boycott, not only what happened, but how it affected your family. Can you tell us about that?Q. In the chapter about Dr. King's house being bombed, you write that your parents wrapped you in “a protective cocoon,” sheltering you from “unpleasantness associated with the bus boycott.” What was that like for you as a young child?Q. You write about carpools that were created to provide Blacks boycotting the buses with transportation. Your dad was part of that, right? Tell us about that.Q. You weren't the only member of your family on the radio, as your dad had a show called “Songs of the Southland.” Tell us about that and how it may have affected you and your career choice.Q. Tell us about your own broadcast career…You were on WTOP Radio in Washington, DC, to which I was addicted when I worked on Capitol Hill. And you were with United Press International for a time. I worked at UPI early in my career, as well.Q. During your career, did you have to cope with discrimination and anti-Black prejudice? How did that affect you? How did you cope with it?Q. What are your thoughts about racism in the U.S. today and efforts by some on the political right to rewrite history, even to the point of claiming that somehow slavery was a positive experience for some Negroes?Q. As we look towards the coming 2024 presidential election, what are your thoughts about race relations in America, President Biden, Donald Trump and the rest of the Republican presidential wannabes?Q. Your father's initial bus protest was prompted by the unjustified shooting of a black man by a white police officer. We have seen all too many similar shootings occur in recent years prompting calls for police reform, including the controversial call to “defund the police”. What are your thoughts about this?Q. How can people reach out to you and where can they find your book?Q. What's next for you?This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4719048/advertisement

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.

Harold Meyerson reports on a major victory in the California state legislature that will raise pay for fast food workers from $15.50 to $20. Also: those Trump polls.Plus: 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 reports.Also: Gary Younge, the award-winning former columnist for The Guardian, talks about Black writing and Black writers—and his own writing about Mandela, Obama, Trayvon Martin, and Claudette Colvin.And Your Minnesota Moment: today, child labor violations in Mankato.

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

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.

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Colored is a HoloLens 2-based, augmented reality immersive story installation for 3-10 people that talks about the forgotten history of Claudette Colvin. "This experience plunges the audience into the Deep South during segregation. In the course of that journey, we meet the young Claudette Colvin, 15 years old who, on March 2, 1955, refused to give up her seat on a bus to a white passenger. Nine months later, Rosa Parks repeated this act of defiance and became the icon that history remembers to this day." Writer Tania de Montaigne discovered Colvin's story, and wrote a book named "Noire: La vie méconnue de Claudette Colvin - collection "Nos héroïnes" (The Unknown Life of Claudette Colvin: "Our Heroines" Collection). Then Stéphane Foenkinos discovered the story and adapted into a play, and then Pierre-Alain Giraud joined with Foenkinos to co-direct and co-produce an immersive AR story adaptation with them. This is one of the more compelling AR stories that I've seen so far since they're using a series of benches in a stark black space that is transformed by AR point-cloud overlays to change contexts into a bus, into a church, and then into a courtroom. They used Volumetric capture studio in Taiwan to asynchronously capture each of the performances, and then added spatial sound, additional archival film footage, added theatrical lighting effects, and wind machines to add additional haptic feedback. Overall, it was really compelling use of mixed reality to go on a spatial journey with two other people at the Tribeca screening (up to 10 people could see it at a time at it's initial showing at World Premiere of "Noire" at the Centre Pompidou in Paris from April 21 to May 29. I had a chance to speak with de Montaigne, Foenkinos, and Alain-Giraud at Tribeca Immersive to talk about the translations from book to play to AR installation, their experiential design process, and interdisciplinary fusion of storytelling techniques to tell this forgotten history of Claudette Colvin. This is a listener-supported podcast through the Voices of VR Patreon. Music: Fatality

Kinfolk: Black Lands is described by co-founder Idris Brewster as "an Augmented Reality Archive of Black, Brown, LGBTQ, and underrepresented history in general using the power of immersive storytelling and immersive media to uplift stories from our past and connect those with the present and the future." It's an application that features over 20 prominent figures from Black History including digital monuments and statues that you can place in your home or local outdoor environments. There are also a number of public spaces of historical importance that have site-specific AR installations to engage audiences in the places where these histories occurred. I've covered a previous incarnation of Kinfold when it was Movers and Shakers back in episode #656 with Glenn Cantave when it was focused on recontextualizing the Christopher Columbus monument in New York City with augmented reality art. I had a chance to catch up with Idris at Tribeca Immersive 2023 to unpack the current state of the their Kinfolk project as well as Kinfolk app for iOS and Kinfolk app for Android, each with native AR features. We also dig into some future plans for their continued content expansion, looking into more immersive and volumetric work, and the potentials for more speculative future art that taps into the Black Imagination and Afrofuturism potentialities. Kinfolk earned a special jury mention for Tribeca Immersive Storyscapes with a jury comment saying, "A profound and authentic representation of the Black experience in America, KINFOLK's mission to bring history to contemporary audiences through AR technology not only celebrates the richness of Black culture and history in New York City and beyond, but also serves as a powerful tool for education and understanding, making it a standout contender deserving of recognition." This is the final episode of my interviews with creators featured at Tribeca Immersive 2023, and here's a full list of all 16 episodes in this series: #1220: Tribeca Immersive 2023 Preview with Curator Ana Brzezińska #1238: "The Fury" Combines Two-Channel Video Installation with 360 Video to Explore Memories of Sexual Assault #1239: "Fortune" Uses AR Filters to Tell Spatial Stories about Money and Facilitate Social Media Conversations #1240: "Meneath: The Mirrors of Ethics" Uses Pepper's Ghost Technique to Represent Indigenous Ancestors #1241: "Monstrorama" Narrative Game Uses Mixed Reality to Explore Inner and Outer Monsters #1242: Poetic Generative AI Film "In Search of Time" Uses Style Transfer To Explore Childhood Memories #1243: Origin Story of "Pixel Ripped 1978" with Avore and Atari Team + Novel Game-Within-a-Game Mechanics #1244: "Maya: The Birth" Animation Uses Mythic Symbols & Magical Realism to Explore Menstrual Taboos #1245: "The Pirate Queen" Narrative Game Wins Tribeca Storyscapes Prize with Exquisite Environmental Storytelling #1246: Smartphone Orchestra's "Emojiii" Cultivates Playful & Novel Group Social Dynamics #1247: The Branching Narrative Architecture of "The Expanse: A Telltale Series" Featured at Tribeca Games #1248: Tribeca Games Curator Casey Baltes Recaps the 2023 Selection of 2D Indie Games #1249: Experiential Design Breakdown of "Reimagined Vol II: Mahal," A Stylized & Mythic Story of Personal Grief #1250: Translating 1:1 Experimental Theatre Encounters into 360 Video to Transcend Expectations with Craig Quintero #1251: From Book to Play to AR Installation, "Colored" Explores the Forgotten Segregation History of Claudette Colvin #1252: "Kinfolk" App is Cultivating an AR Archive of Black History with Digital Monuments & Speculative Futures This is a listener-supported podcast through the Voices of VR Patreon. Music: Fatality

Join Carmen as she teaches us about Claudette Colvin, the actual first Black woman who refused to give up her seat on the bus in Alabama. Yup, you heard that right! The episode ends with a lengthy discussion about racism and gun control in the US. This episode was recording shortly after the devastating Uvalde mass shooting on May 24, 2022. We encourage listener discretion if needed. TRIGGER WARNING: sex, r*pe, guns.

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Sixteen-year-old environmental activist Greta Thunberg transfixed the world in 2019 when she condemned global leaders for their inaction on climate change. She's one of thousands of teen girls who've agitated for social change in the past centuries, from Claudette Colvin who refused to give up her seat on a segregated Alabama bus to Mabel Ping-Hua Lee who led a march for women's suffrage. In a new history, writer and editor Mattie Kahn explores how girls have contributed to social and political movements, the qualities they bring to their activism and the dangers they've faced in their fights for the greater good. Kahn's book is “Young and Restless: The Girls Who Sparked America's Revolutions.” Guests: Mattie Kahn, author, "Young and Restless: The Girls Who Sparked America's Revolutions." Kahn is the former culture director at Glamour, where she covered women's issues and politics.

Nine months before Rosa Parks kicked off the bus boycotts, Claudette Colvin was arrested for refusing to give up her seat on a segregated bus in Montgomery, Alabama. She was fifteen. In 1912, women's rights activists organized a massive march in support of women's suffrage. Leading them up Fifth Avenue in Manhattan was not one of the mothers of the movement, but a teenage Chinese immigrant named Mabel Ping-Hua Lee. Half a century before the better-known movements for workers' rights began, over 1,500 girls—some as young as ten—walked out of factories in Lowell, Massachusetts, demanding safer working conditions and higher wages in one of the nation's first-ever labor strikes. The untold story of the people who have helped spark America's most transformative social movements throughout history: teenage girls. Young women have been disenfranchised and discounted, but the true retelling of major social movements in America reveals their might: they have ignited almost every single one. Mattie Kahn is an award-winning writer and editor. Her work has been published in The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Atlantic, Harper's Bazaar, Vogue, Vox, and more. She was the culture director at Glamour, where she covered women's issues and politics, and a staff editor at Elle.  She joins the pod to talk all about her new book, “Young and Restless: The Girls Who Sparked America's Revolutions.”   She shares: Why she always believed she could be and do whatever she wanted in life. How she felt as a teenage girl and her thoughts on teenage girls today. What it means to be an activist and why change so often occurs because of teenage girls. Why things aren't as bad as they might seem, The positive and negative impacts of social media on activism. Why it's important to cultivate a community of women of all ages and generations around you. How to get involved in making change without feeling overwhelmed. How to keep hope alive even when it seems hard.  Why teenage girls can get away with more than women when it comes to activism. The impact of friendships on activism. Follow Mattie on IG @matkahn Get a copy of Mattie's book here  Vaulted affiliate program for you to sign up through: https://vaulted.com/gold-affiliate-program/

Scott and Aaron reflect on courageous figures in history, like suffragette Millicent Fawcett and teen civil rights activist Claudette Colvin. The post History Matters: ‘Courage Calls To Courage Everywhere’ appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

A FEW YEARS AGO (2019) I (TRIZDON) INTERVIEWED A LADY WHO IS LITERALLY LIVING AMERICAN HISTORY, CLAUDETTE COLVIN. AFTER A FEW WEEKS OF BEGGING SHE AGREED TO TALK TO ME ABOUT HER EXPERIENCE. SO AS RAY AND I FINALIZE OUR NEW STUDIO, ENJOY TRIZDON INTERVIEWING THIS SWEET LEGEND.

On December 1, 1955, Rosa Parks was arrested for not giving up her bus seat to a white rider in Montgomery, Alabama. This episode is not about her. It is about a 15-year old high school student who sat down for her constitutional rights and was arrested nine months before. Support the showSupport the Podcast The podcast is free, but it's not cheap. If you enjoy Alabama Short Stories, there are a few ways you can support us. Tell a friend about the podcast. Rate the podcast on Apple Podcasts Buy the book Alabama Short Stories, Volume 1. Buy some merchandise from the Art Done Wright store at TeePublic.com. Make a donation to the podcast. You can find links in the footer at AlabamaShortStories.com.

Dr. Greg Carr unpacks a lot in this lesson including Mississippi's GOP Apartheid takeover of Jackson, the second Blackest state in America and he breaks down the case of Alex Murdaugh, looking at the lineage of his family. There is also a discussion of Claudette Colvin and the discrimination lawsuit filed by former law school student at Howard University.Check out Ep. 40 of In Class with Carr for more on Claudette Colvin: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=olhRUzq5Ex4JOIN KNARRATIVE: https://www.knarrative.com it's the only way to get into #Knubia, where these classes are held live with a live chat.To shop Go to:TheGlobalMajoritySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Rundown del programa de hoy MEMORIA HISTÓRICA en Twitter: https://twitter.com/MemoriaHis • 2 de marzo de 1921. 2000 mineros en Labin, Croacia, iniciaron un levantamiento de trabajadores debido a un ataque italiano fascista contra un militante sindical. El día 7 formaron una República, en el considerado primer levantamiento antifascista del mundo. https://twitter.com/memoriahis/status/1631182510183915523?s=48&t=iGdqzYvfZiupjkDWEohheQ • 2-3-1955. Claudette Colvin, de 15 años, fue arrestada y acusada de negarse a desocupar su asiento de autobús para pasajeros blancos. Esto ocurrió nueve meses antes del más conocido incidente en el que Rosa Parks, ayudó a desencadenar el boicot de autobuses de Montgomery en 1955. https://twitter.com/memoriahis/status/1631127030912761856?s=48&t=iGdqzYvfZiupjkDWEohheQ • 2 de marzo de 1971. Los Panteras Negras israelíes, un grupo de izquierda formado por hijos de inmigrantes del norte de África y Oriente Medio, realizaron una protesta ilegal (primera del grupo) contra la discriminación de los judíos sefardíes y mizrajíes. 17 activistas detenidos. https://twitter.com/memoriahis/status/1631075175855710209?s=48&t=iGdqzYvfZiupjkDWEohheQ o La revuelta de la población negra israelí https://vientosur.info/la-revuelta-de-la-poblacion-negra-israeli/ Héctor Iván Arroyo: estudiante graduado en historia https://twitter.com/pheto en Twitter Congreso conmemora el 106 aniversario de la ciudadanía americana al pueblo de Puerto Rico. La comisionada residente junto a otros congresistas y legisladores reclamaron acción por parte del Congreso para resolver el tema del estatus de la Isla. • https://www.elvocero.com/gobierno/fortaleza/congreso-conmemora-el-106-aniversario-de-la-ciudadan-a-americana-al-pueblo-de-puerto-rico/article_b4a8779e-b7a9-11ed-8c0b-03aed955b8f6.amp.html • “Charlatanería editorial por La Redacción” • La ciudadanía se descontextualiza del resto de la Ley Johns o Incluye la entrada de una prohibición del Alcohol o ¿Hasta que punto la ciudadanía es parte de la cotidianidad? o Relación con el Canal de Panamá https://pancanal.com/es/conoce-la-historia-del-canal-de-panama/ o Mitos sobre para imponer la ciudadanía en Puerto Rico  Mejor trato que a los filipinos  Crecimiento del sentimiento independentista  La necesidad de los cuerpos para la milicia  Necesidad de mano de obra en EEUU continental o Lo ciudadanía no estaba manejada por el Dep. de Estado y sí por el Dep. del Trabajo o Hipótesis aparte, la ciudadanía se impone por los intereses del imperio o Si había gente migrando constantemente o Renuncia a la ciudadanía  ¿Renuncia o rechazo?  Razones y procedimiento o Celebración de la ciudadanía el 26 de marzo 1917 o ¿Quiénes fueron lo que renunciaron?

Before Rosa Parks, there was Claudette Colvin.  This week, Deanna tells the story of a brave 15 year old girl who was the first person to be arrested for challenging Montgomery's bus segregation policies. Hear all about her story and the impact she had on the Civil Rights Movement of the time.

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You've heard of Rosa Parks, but have you heard of Claudette Colvin? She was the first black person to refuse to give up her bus seat, a full 9 months before Rosa Parks! And, she was only 15 years old! We'll go into the details of her life and her extremely courageous act. You won't want to miss this inspiring episode! Follow us on YouTube, TikTok, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter @GreetingsTAC, email us at GreetingsTAC@gmail.com, or leave us a voicemail at ‪‪915-317-6669 if you have a story to share with us. If you like the show, leave us a review, tell a friend, and subscribe! Visit us on the web at TechnicallyAConversation.com Contest: https://www.technicallyaconversation.com/Contest Episode Page: https://www.technicallyaconversation.com/episodes/Claudette-Colvin Listen to Dark Tales From The Road Follow them on Instagram Listen to Active Shooter Follow them on Instagram Sources: https://www.npr.org/2009/03/15/101719889/before-rosa-parks-there-was-claudette-colvin https://rosaparksbiography.org/bio/claudette-colvin/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kSnf2s4wL0w&t=18s https://youtu.be/haG6CS9E4vQ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/technicallyaconversation/message

For our first episode of the new year, Carie and Ross break down one of Ross' favorite made-for-tv movies, The Rosa Parks Story. Ross provides a great deal of historical context regarding Jim Crow and the laws that segregated Black people from Whites, Carie gets incensed over never hearing the name Claudette Colvin in school, and the siblings remark on how Angela Bassett patently refuses to age.  RELATED MEDIA:  Drunk History - Claudette Colvin and Rosa Parks (ft. Lisa Bonet and Amber Ruffin) The Arrest Records of Rosa Parks Jim Crow and Segregation Montgomery Bus Boycott Leaflet    

100 years before Rosa Parks and Claudette Colvin, there was Elizabeth Jennings. In 1854, Elizabeth refused to leave the streetcar she'd boarded after being told to wait for one designated for Black riders. When her fierce determination leads to an unwarranted physical assault at the hands of the conductor, Elizabeth takes her fight to the New York State Supreme Court. Her game-changing victory would lead to the desegregation of the New York City transit system and cause a ripple effect that would be felt for over a century. A Sony Music Entertainment and Somethin' Else production. Find more great podcasts from Sony Music Entertainment at sonymusic.com/podcasts To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email podcastadsales@sonymusic.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

 Aurelia S. Browder, Rosa Parks, The 14th AmendmentOn this Anniversary of the Montgomery Bus Boycott, I speak with a Guest, Robert James of The Dexter King Memorial Baptist Church. He was a kid at the time of this Historical Event, I ask what life for him & Black people was like everyday during Segregated Times so we can understand of Living Conditions & Laws of that time.On December 5th, 1955,  Rosa Park refused her seat on the Bus to a White Passenger. A few months later, the case of Browder vs Gayle, The Famous Court Case that challenged the Segregated Laws of Racial Discrimination on Public Transportation, was underway.Months BEFORE Rosa Parks, other Black Citizens refused their seat to passengers & got arrested, One was a 15 year old name: Claudette Colvin.The main plaintiffs in the case were Aurelia S. Browder, Claudette Colvin, Susie McDonald, and Mary Louise Smith. Jeanetta Reese had originally been a plaintiff in the case, but intimidation by segregationists (including threatening phone calls and pressure from a senior police officer for whom she worked) caused her to withdraw in February 1956.Filed by Fred Gray and Charles D. Langford on behalf of four African American women who had been mistreated on city buses, the case made its way to the U.S. Supreme Court, which upheld a district court ruling that the statute was unconstitutional. Gray and Langford filed the federal district court petition that became Browder v. Gayle on 1 February 1956, two days after segregationists bombed King's house. The list of defendants included Mayor William A. Gayle, the city's chief of police, representatives from Montgomery's Board of Commissioners, Montgomery City Lines, Inc., two bus drivers, and representatives of the Alabama Public Service Commission. Gray was aided in the case by Thurgood Marshalland other National Association for the Advancement of Colored People attorneys.On June 5, 1956, the District Court ruled 2-1 that bus segregation is unconstitutional under the Equal Protection Clause of the 14th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.The state and city appealed, and the decision was summarily affirmed by the United States Supreme Court on November 13, 1956.In 2019 a statue of Rosa Parks was unveiled in Montgomery, Alabama, and four granite markers were also unveiled near the statue on the same day to honor four plaintiffs in Browder v. Gayle Aurelia Browder, Susie McDonald, Claudette Colvin, and Mary Louise Smith. One of those plaintiffs, Mary Louise Smith, took part in the unveiling ceremony.This is a Tribute to Mr. Robert James & ALL the ancestors who fought for Civil Rights for Black Citizens at that Time. They helped Change the World.© 2022 Building Abundant Success!!2022 All Rights ReservedJoin Me on ~ iHeart Media @ https://tinyurl.com/iHeartBASSpot Me on Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/yxuy23baAmazon Music ~ https://tinyurl.com/AmzBASAudacy:  https://tinyurl.com/BASAud

If you're interested in learning about the civil rights attorney who represented Rosa Parks and Claudette Colvin as well as the victims of the Tuskegee experiment, then my Fred Gray Black History Facts profile is for you.   Show notes and sources are available at http://noirehistoir.com/blog/fred-gray.

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.