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Samuel L Jackson and the Fight for Rights
Manage episode 431286275 series 3308246
Samuel L. Jackson’s got big plans when he arrives at Morehouse College in
the late 1960s. He loves movies, and he’s dreaming of a bright future as a
marine biologist, but the world’s dreaming of other things. Tensions around
the Civil Rights Movement are only increasing and protests against the
Vietnam War are erupting on campuses around the nation. When these
forces come to a head on campus, Samuel L. Jackson’s leading the charge,
and his shocking actions change the history and future of Morehouse
College.
Listen to Black History, For Real wherever you get your podcasts, or you can
listen early and ad-free on Wondery+: Links in Audio Plan
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
180 episodes
Manage episode 431286275 series 3308246
Samuel L. Jackson’s got big plans when he arrives at Morehouse College in
the late 1960s. He loves movies, and he’s dreaming of a bright future as a
marine biologist, but the world’s dreaming of other things. Tensions around
the Civil Rights Movement are only increasing and protests against the
Vietnam War are erupting on campuses around the nation. When these
forces come to a head on campus, Samuel L. Jackson’s leading the charge,
and his shocking actions change the history and future of Morehouse
College.
Listen to Black History, For Real wherever you get your podcasts, or you can
listen early and ad-free on Wondery+: Links in Audio Plan
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
180 episodes
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