The Teachers in the Movement podcast features the voices and stories from educators who taught between 1950 and 1980 throughout the South. This podcast highlights their pedagogy, curricula, and community work were instrumental forms of activism that influenced the Civil Rights movement. Listen to learn practical advice and ideas for teachers, parents and citizens who want to talk about race and democracy!
Mrs. Johnnie Fullerwinder was the first Black teacher at George Washington High School in Danville Virginia in ...
Mr. James Wright created a course in Black Studies at the newly-integrated Eau Claire High School in Columbia ...
Ms. Deloris Campbell recalls her time as the librarian and only African-American educator at Stony Point ...
Ms. Audrey Williams took the curriculum into her own hands as a teacher in Hampton City Schools in the 1970s. As a ...
Dr. Owen Cardwell had a winding path to becoming an educator. These days he’s a Professor at the University of ...
Ms. Carolyn Addison says that teaching is in her DNA. Her grandmother, Estella Beck, started a school in ...
Reverend Dr. Grady Powell was always an activist. He spent his career both teaching and preaching and in both ...
Judith Anderson was destined for international experiences. After spending a few years living in Germany and ...
Ms. Lillian Carter never planned to be a teacher. Just before finishing college, her mother asked her to sign up ...
Mr. Edward Newton grew up in South Carolina in the 40s and 50s. After High School and serving in the military, he ...
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