EPISODE · Mar 20, 2024 · 36 MIN
Quakers in the Civil Rights Movement: Stories of Peaceful Persistence
from Thee Quaker Podcast · host Georgia Sparling, George Lakey, David Hartsough, Tracy K'Meyer, Chuck Fager, Don Bender
Quakers have a long history of peacefully fighting for racial equality, and there is a lot to explore about their work during the Civil Rights Movement. In this episode, we share first-hand stories of Friends whose spiritual courage led them into the heart of the movement, even when they were beaten and threatened with death. Quakers were among the most influential advocates of nonviolent direct action, choosing boycotts and sit-ins over fists and guns. Today, we explore their work and how it affected one of the most important eras in American history.Visit our episode page for links to books by our guests, discussion questions, a transcript, and to comment. Become a monthly supporter! Sign up for the Daily Quaker Message.
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In this episode, we share first-hand stories of Friends whose spiritual courage led them into the heart of the movement, even when they were beaten and threatened with death.
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