American Experience

The Desegregation of Huntsville

Clip: Season 31 Episode 3 | 9m 24s

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African American civil rights activists in Huntsville, Alabama formed a “psychological warfare committee” to outsmart white supremacists and force the Rocket City to desegregate.

Aired: 06/27/19

Rating: NR

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