When Riding a Streetcar Turned Into a Battle
About this episode
The episode discusses a little known incident in 1854 that was part of the struggle for equal rights in America.
A little known incident in 1854 was part of the struggle for equal rights for all Americans. It reminds us today of our need to be done with prejudice and scapegoating. In the latest Exploring History podcast, Ray Notgrass tells how a standoff on a New York City streetcar furthered the cause of civil rights. Read the transcript and find more resources: https://shop.notgrass.com/blog/exploring-history-podcast-9/when-riding-a-streetcar-turned-into-a-battle-311 Homeschool curriculum and resourc...
People in this episode
Host: Ray Notgrass
Topics covered
- civil rights
- equal rights
- prejudice
- scapegoating
- historical incidents
Keywords
- civil rights
- 1854
- New York City
- streetcar
- prejudice
- scapegoating
Mentioned in this episode
Places: New York City
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