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Louisiana: Desegregation
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In this episode, “Desegregation,” historians and experts help explain some of the most pioneering moments in desegregation in the state of Louisiana. You’ll learn about the key role that the 761st Tank Battalion at Camp Beauregard played during World War II. You’ll hear the story how a coach fought to integrate the basketball team at what is now known as the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. And you’ll get the first-person perspective from one of the young students who helped to integrate New Orleans public schools.
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The episode features the voices and perspectives of:
- Richard Moran, Camp Beauregard historian
- Michael Martin, University of Louisiana at Lafayette history professor
- Nikki Brown, history professor formerly at Grambling University and University of New Orleans
- Leona Tate
- Sybil Morial
24 episoder
Manage episode 328613776 series 3335349
In this episode, “Desegregation,” historians and experts help explain some of the most pioneering moments in desegregation in the state of Louisiana. You’ll learn about the key role that the 761st Tank Battalion at Camp Beauregard played during World War II. You’ll hear the story how a coach fought to integrate the basketball team at what is now known as the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. And you’ll get the first-person perspective from one of the young students who helped to integrate New Orleans public schools.
Click for more information:
The episode features the voices and perspectives of:
- Richard Moran, Camp Beauregard historian
- Michael Martin, University of Louisiana at Lafayette history professor
- Nikki Brown, history professor formerly at Grambling University and University of New Orleans
- Leona Tate
- Sybil Morial
24 episoder
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