Forgotten Forerunners
In this podcast, Mo Rocca reminds us of three influential people whose contributions are not generally recognized. Elizabeth Jennings fought for integration of NYC's transportation system 100 years before Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat. Moses Fleetwood Walker was the first African-American major league ballplayer. Lois Weber was the first woman to direct a feature film (in 1914).
Source: Mobituaries
Length: 42:42 minutes
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