The Rachel Maddow Show Bonus: Joy Reid & Rachel Maddow Live at the Apollo
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May 5, 2024 
MSNBC hosts Joy Reid and Rachel Maddow discuss the urgent mission of civil rights pioneers at a live event at the Apollo Theater. They explore the troubling history of Senator Theodore Bilbo's discrimination against black voters, Medgar Evers Williams' legacy, love and resilience in the Civil Rights Movement, and the challenges faced in the fight for voting rights in Mississippi.
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
Senator Theodore Bilbo and the Fight for Civil Rights
03:30 • 12min
Preserving the Legacy of Medgar Evers Williams and Advocating for Recognition
15:55 • 2min
Exploring Love, Resilience, and Sacrifice in Historical Context
18:18 • 18min
Persistence of a Controversial Figure and Financial Education Promotion
36:29 • 2min
Defying Tyranny: The Challenges of the Civil Rights Movement
38:26 • 18min
The Fight for Voting Rights in Mississippi
56:44 • 22min
Reflections on Democracy, Journalism, and Mentorship
01:18:44 • 5min