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Ep. 194 Corey Brettschneider, "The Presidents and the People"

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Sadie Alexander: A Pioneer Against Segregation

This chapter chronicles the life of Sadie Alexander, an early 20th-century African-American woman who faced racial segregation during her education at the University of Pennsylvania. It highlights her struggles and advocacy efforts that contributed to civil rights advancements, particularly through her involvement in a civil rights commission under Truman.

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