African American Legends: Percy Sutton, on the legacy of Rosa Parks

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Dr. Brown invites legendary Percy Sutton to join him in discussing the life and legacy of Rosa Parks. Rosa Parks was an extremely influential leader and activist within the Civil Rights Movement, sparking the movement with her famous actions on a segregated public transit bus. They also focus on the courage and determination Rosa Parks contributed to the Civil Rights Movement. 

Taped:  11/01/2005.  

African-American Legends profiles prominent African-Americans in the arts, in politics, the social sciences, sports, community service, and business.  

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