Stories of Struggle with Mr. Robert Atkins

This is an interview with Deacon Robert Atkins, who was the Director of Religious Education at St. Augustine Catholic Church, one of the two historically African American parishes in the Diocese of Memphis. In this clip, Atkins describes the emotions he felt while participating in marches and protests during the 1950s and 1960s. For the full interview with Mr. Atkins please visit http://www.crossroadstofreedom.org/view.player?pid=rds:842
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[stuart20017]

God bless ya Bob, but please, never sing again!