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The Moth Podcast: The Gift of Story

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Echoes of Courage: A 1963 Childhood Memory

This chapter revisits a significant childhood memory from 1963, illustrating the warmth of family life intertwined with the weight of the Civil Rights Movement. The speaker recounts a family gathering that coincides with an NAACP meeting focused on voter registration amidst the racial tensions of the era. Through personal anecdotes, the narrative highlights both the challenges of segregation and the resilience of community activism during a pivotal time in history.

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