
Patricia Bell-Scott, The Firebrand & The First Lady
Season 18 Episode 1816 | 26m 46sVideo has Closed Captions
An unlikely friendship helps two formidable women affect social change.
Author Patricia Bell-Scott's latest book tells the story of the brilliant writer-turned-activist, Pauli Murray, & her long friendship with Eleanor Roosevelt – a friendship that changed both of their lives. Ms. Bell-Scott draws on letters, journals, diaries, & other sources to present this close-up portrait of a friendship that helped alter the course of race, racism, & social justice in America.
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Patricia Bell-Scott, The Firebrand & The First Lady
Season 18 Episode 1816 | 26m 46sVideo has Closed Captions
Author Patricia Bell-Scott's latest book tells the story of the brilliant writer-turned-activist, Pauli Murray, & her long friendship with Eleanor Roosevelt – a friendship that changed both of their lives. Ms. Bell-Scott draws on letters, journals, diaries, & other sources to present this close-up portrait of a friendship that helped alter the course of race, racism, & social justice in America.
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