Leadership Greensboro Director Niketa Greene hosts this episode about our city's history of African American trailblazers in honor of Black History Month. Her guests are Franklin McCain Jr., the son of one of the Greensboro Four, and James Shields, the director of the Bonner Center for Community Service and Learning at Guilford College.
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00:58 - Niketa kicks off the show along with James Shields and Franklin McCain Jr., who will be joining the discussion on Greensboro’s Freedom Fighters and Trailblazers. James and Franklin give their background.
05:00 - Niketa points out the history of Franklin’s family name. Franklin explains that his father was one of the Greensboro Four and how his father was one of the catalysts that launched the Civil Rights Movement.
07:59 - Niketa quotes Levi Coffin and discusses the similarities between him and Franklin’s father. She discusses the connection between Greensboro, Guilford College, and the Quakers. James expands on the Quakers and their history in Greensboro and Guilford County.
10:42 - Niketa mentions a quote by Franklin’s father that displays overwhelming courage and bravery. She asks how he continues to display these characteristics throughout his life.
15:44 - Franklin’s explains how his father struggled among prejudiced and racist eyes, despite being an educated man. Niketa explains that more times than not, it takes someone who is among those of racist and prejudiced mindsets to engage and use their privilege to lend a helping hand. James is asked to share how people in these positions have contributed to change in the Greensboro community.
19:37 - Niketa asks about Franklin and James about their personal connections to these trailblazing moments in history. Franklin explains that even though his father was an internationally significant figure to him that's dad. Franklin is asked to explain how he carries on his father's legacy.
24:05 - Niketa asks James more about Guilford College and how knowing his ancestors had come to that same place is significant to him, and how does that connection impacts the work he does today.
27:13 - Niketa discusses the race riots, peaceful city movements and underground railroads that Greensboro is known for. She asks both guests if it is fair to say that Greensboro is a revolutionary city.
33:02 - Niketa closes by saying she hopes Greensboro continues to be a revolutionary city.
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