Suzy Post recalls being intimidated by the KKK during the desegregation demonstrations. “You have had a friendly visit from the
Suzy Post writes a letter to the editor of the Courier Journal regarding “our dismissal of the West End”. She
Suzy Post talks about how people saw her on TV and doing talks and writing letters to the editor. A
Suzy Post comes in from the next room with a blue box that she was given when she was married
Suzy Post says she always felt that religion was a form of social control and she also believed that when
Suzy Post felt that she was even more effective on the National ACLU board than on the Kentucky Civil Liberties
Suzy Post talks about Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s involvement on the National ACLU board. She relays the story of Ginsburg’s visit
Suzy Post describes her lung cancer and the removed of her entire lung. She goes on to advocate for people
Suzy Post recalls what it was like being born in the Depression, how terrified she was by World War II
Suzy Post’s parents were first generation American Jews whose job it was to “assimilate, assimilate, assimilate” which she processes as
Suzy Post talks about how being Jewish affected her wish to be an activist. She addresses worldwide persecution of Jews
Suzy Post learns about racism at age 7 when her Mom washes her mouth out with soap. She quickly notices
Suzy Post writes a term paper in high school on the status of the American Negro. Her uncle, Arthur Kling,
Suzy Post talks about joining the ACLU board and how she advocated for a more activist board. She talks about
Suzy Post talks about being a feminist and defines feminism as her belief that all human beings have the right
Suzy Post talks about inequities in Louisville between African Americans and whites. She goes on to discuss her work in
Suzy Post discusses the massive demonstrations in Louisville against Fair Housing and she proclaims her dismay that she was never
Suzy Post recalls an ACLU board meeting in the basement of Dr. Maurice Rabb’s house during Open Housing Campaign in
Suzy Post recalls when the Cambodian bombings precipitated a plan for a New Years Day anti-war meeting at the Unitarian
Suzy Post talks about her admiration for John Lewis. She recalls his beating at the March on Selma and mentions
Suzy Post recalls an interview and story with Courier Journal writer Dianne Aprile in which she says “injustice – it
Suzy Post remembers the disrepair of Louisville’s Central High School as on example of why desegregation of schools was vital.
Mattie Jones and her mother encounter discrimination at local dining establishments and stores. Mattie Jones is a civil rights activist
Mattie Jones reflects on her decision to join the Civil Rights Movement. Mattie Jones is a civil rights activist in
The Civil Rights Movement has contributed to major change, but there is still more work to be done. Mattie Jones
Working with the Justice Resource Center at unemployment hearings and with the EEOC as a mediator. Mattie Jones is a
Mattie Jones talks about her work as an organizer in Atlanta and traveling with Anne Braden. Mattie Jones is a
Mattie Jones’ house in the West End of Louisville is a welcoming place for the community. Mattie Jones is a
Mattie Jones becomes the Coordinator of Racial and Economic Justice for the Fellowship of Reconciliation in New York. Mattie Jones
Mattie Jones remembers her husband’s (Turner Jones) legacy. Mattie Jones is a civil rights activist in Louisville, Kentucky. This interview
Mattie Jones remembers working as a cook in Louisville and interacting with Colonel Sanders. Mattie Jones is a civil rights
Mattie Jones talks about holidays and celebrations in a segregated community. Mattie Jones is a civil rights activist in Louisville,
Mattie Jones comments on institutionalized racism today and the importance of educating children on the civil rights movement. Mattie Jones
Mattie Jones recalls the night Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated. Mattie Jones is a civil rights activist in Louisville,
Mattie Jones recounts her experiences being arrested in numerous states across the South. Mattie Jones is a civil rights activist
Mattie Jones persuades young black men to rethink a life of crime. Mattie Jones is a civil rights activist in
Mattie Jones’ education on non-violence at The Highlander. Mattie Jones is a civil rights activist in Louisville, Kentucky. This interview
Mattie Jones relates joining the Civil Rights Movement to confessing to Christ. Mattie Jones is a civil rights activist in
Mattie Jones’ mother teaches her to not act aggressively towards white people. Mattie Jones is a civil rights activist in
Mattie Jones discusses her parent’s occupations and the importance of hard work. Mattie Jones is a civil rights activist in
Mattie Jones talks about her decision to get involved in the Civil Rights Movement. Mattie Jones is a civil rights
Mattie Jones recalls her teachers in high school and the importance of her education. Mattie Jones is a civil rights
Mattie Jones experiences racisim at a University of Louisville Work Study program and her mother suggests she join the movement.
Mattie Jones’ mother teaches her to respect and value herself. Mattie Jones is a civil rights activist in Louisville, Kentucky.
Mattie Jones talks about the importance of voting to aid social change. Mattie Jones is a civil rights activist in
Attending a meeting a Georgia Davis Powers’ house inspires Mattie Jones to fight for a better future for her children.
Mattie Jones reflects on fighting for Angela Davis’ freedom and the forming of the National Alliance Against Racist and Political
Mattie Jones recalls her civil rights activism, determination to keep protesting and traveling with Anne Braden. Mattie Jones is a
Mattie Jones sings freedom songs and discusses Bull Connor. (Editor”s note: Bull Connor was the Commissioner of Public Safety in
