An Imperfect Revolution: Voices from the Desegregation Era

(Sept. 2007)

by Kate Ellis and Catherine Winter.

Nearly everyone who experienced school desegregation has a story to tell about crossing racial lines. Together they reflect on an era marked by struggle and hope, anger and idealism.

American RadioWorks traveled to Louisville, KY and Charlotte, NC to talk with people about their memories of integration. Here are some of their stories.