Four perspectives on the civil rights movement

An author, an activist, a teacher and a former vice president of the United States gathered recently to discuss the legacy of the civil rights movement at the Children's Theatre Company of Minneapolis.

Guests

• Christopher Paul Curtis: Author of "The Watsons Go to Birmingham, 1963," and other books of young adult fiction.
• Josie Johnson: Long-time Minnesota civil rights activist. Johnson was the first African-American elected to the University of Minnesota Borad of Regents.
• Lee-Ann Stephens: 2006 Minnesota Teacher of the Year. Stephens teaches English language arts to fifth and sixth graders at Park Spanish Immersion school in St. Louis Park.
• Walter Mondale: Vice president of the United States: 1977-81.
• Stephen Smith: Moderator. Smith is the executive editor of American RadioWorks, the documentary unit of American Public Media.

More from MPR

• Hear Christopher Paul Curtis on Talking Volumes

Resources

• "The Watson's Go to Birminghan, 1963" is at the Children's Theatre through Oct. 7