During the civil rights movement, it was rare for black artists to speak up, but Nina Simone unapologetically combatted the injustices toward African Americans through her controversial protest songs. | MTV News

9.8K reactions · 1.6K shares | In 1938, the late Marie Greenwood made history by becoming Denver's first tenured Black teacher. In our interview, she discussed overcoming challenges and opening doors for Black educators who followed. Watch her full story: https://comca.st/4gJQJrw | Voices of the Civil Rights Movement | Facebook

20K reactions · 3.1K shares | Marie Greenwood, a pioneering Denver educator in the 1930s, dedicated her life to teaching and inspiring students. Here, she reflects on lessons for future generations, with the guidance to “never stop learning.” Watch our full interview: https://comca.st/46ZA3Z9 | Voices of the Civil Rights Movement | Facebook

"What really protected me was the innocence of a child." Civil Rights activist Ruby Bridges made history at just six years old as the first Black student to attend a formerly whites-only school in 1960 Louisiana, an experience she is recounting in her latest book, "Ruby Bridges: A Talk with My Teacher." | ABC News Live