Summary: The civil rights movement was an organized effort where African-Americans united and rallied to put black progressiveness at the forefront of a nation that sought to minimize and revoke rights. Many cite 1954 as the beginning of the movement, with the landmark case Brown v. Board of Education. The civil rights movement continued to gain momentum with strategic decisions by leaders, like Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Rosa Parks. Hosted by Henry Louis Gates Jr. (Premiered Feb 14, 2020)
Steve Rensberry
Steve Rensberry is a St. Louis-area journalist with 30
years of experience in regional and community reporting.
He holds a
bachelors degree in Journalism and Mass Communications/Political
Science from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville.
Apart from
newspapers, Steve is a professionally-trained piano tuner and
technician with 40 years of experience in the piano service
industry. Please respond to:
srensberry@rensberrypublishing.com. Cheryl Eichar Jett
Cheryl Eichar Jett is a historian, playwright, and the author of six nonfiction books and over 100 published historical articles. She is a regular contributor to four print publications, including the popular national magazines
ROUTE and
Route 66 Magazine and an occasional freelancer for other magazines and newspapers.
Steve Rensberry is a St. Louis-area journalist with 30
years of experience in regional and community reporting.
