Former N.C. Sen. Floyd McKissick Jr. on MLK legacy and civil rights fight

Former North Carolina Sen. Floyd McKissick Jr. shares personal memories of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., his father’s role in the civil rights movement, and the progress made since the 1960s. He also reflects on the setbacks facing civil rights today and urges listeners to remain engaged in protecting the movement's gains.

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