The United States Civil Rights Trail

Louisiana: Introducing the Louisiana Civil Rights Trail Podcast

Episode Summary

The state of Louisiana plays a pivotal role in the history of the Civil Rights Movement. And the Louisiana Civil Rights Trail podcast tells the triumphant stories of people there who made a difference both in their communities and around the country. Each episode features historians, experts and eyewitnesses who explain the full context and help us understand why what took place then is still so relevant to us today. From larger cities like New Orleans and Baton Rouge, to smaller communities like Plaquemine and Bogalusa, the podcast brings to life some of the most important and influential events of the Movement.

Episode Notes

The state of Louisiana plays a pivotal role in the history of the Civil Rights Movement. And the Louisiana Civil Rights Trail podcast tells the triumphant stories of people there who made a difference both in their communities and around the country. 

Each episode features historians, experts and eyewitnesses who explain the full context and help us understand why what took place then is still so relevant to us today.

From larger cities like New Orleans and Baton Rouge, to smaller communities like Plaquemine and Bogalusa, the podcast brings to life some of the most important and influential events of the Movement.

 

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