SNCC - SACRIFICE - S3 E12

When Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was jailed in Atlanta 9 days before the 1960 election, his release changed the course of the election, benefiting John F. Kennedy who won. JFK and his brother had made two important phone calls, convincing the judge to release him. The joy felt by Afro-American voters swayed the election in favor of the Democrats. Julian Bond's civil rights lectures recounted several scenes from the Civil Rights movement in the book Time To Teach (assembled 5 years after Julian's 2015 death). Besides the efforts of the NAACP, and the activism of MLK, Julian's notes tell of the formation and work of the SNCC - Student Nonviolent Coordination Committee (of which Julian was a part). From sit-ins to Freedom Rides, the SNCC was a potent force for advancing civil rights for all, including Afro-Americans. The Eagle Hoss & Hound podcast is a platform for respect. Respect for the Eagle - the individual with a service background (including spouses). Respect for the Hoss - the Social Integrity Hero from our American past. Plus, the Hound - the common #AmericanMutt - you and me. Follow @EagleIMBUED - J.D. Collier https://linktr.ee/eagleIMBUED