198K views · 252 reactions | 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 | Facebook

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

13K views · 1.1K reactions | Ruby Bridges highlights the importance of teaching children the truth with honesty and empathy. #Colbert #BlackHistoryMonth | The Late Show with Stephen Colbert | Facebook

Ruby Bridges is a civil rights pioneer. In the 1960s, at just six years old, she battled racism from white families and became the first African-American student to integrate into an entirely white public school system in New Orleans. Tune in as Jeri Robinson, today’s special guest reader and former VP of Early Childhood Initiatives at Boston Children's Museum, reads "The Story of Ruby Bridges" by Robert Coles. After her read-aloud, she gives us a behind-the-scenes tour of her impressive collect