The Moth Radio Hour: Pleasantly Surprised
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From Klan to Civil Rights: A Journey of Transformation
This chapter tells the story of an individual from a Ku Klux Klan family who embarked on a transformative journey into the civil rights movement. It includes encounters with iconic figures like Martin Luther King Jr. and Rosa Parks, as well as the speaker's experiences working with the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee in Mississippi during the pivotal summer of 1964. Through personal anecdotes and musical inspiration, the chapter captures the powerful spirit of hope and activism amidst the struggles for racial equality.
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