Civil Rights University

About Civil Rights University

This podcast is designed to provide an education, unlike the one received in traditional schools and colleges. Instead, CRU is focused on three things: Educating our listeners about Civil Rights Pioneers and activists from the past and their successes and stories; Empowering current activists in their struggle to achieve social justices and equality; and Encouraging Entrepreneurship, by social entrepreneurs, minorities, and disadvantaged populations, in order to secure and maintain a brighter future for our generation, the next generation, and those generations to come.

Publisher

B.K. Leonard

Category

education

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

2 May 2021

Latest episode

21 Apr 2025

Latest episodes

12 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   21 Apr 2025

   Episode 10 Part I: Perspectives from the Front Lines

   Attorney Tyrone Townsend shares his experiences as a civil rights lawyer, discussing his journey and providing insights into the realities of practicing law today in an interview with the host.

2. 

   28 Apr 2023

   Episode 12: Grassroots Activism: What is it?

   This episode of Civil Rights University defines grassroots activism, exploring its historical and contemporary significance for current and future activists.

3. 

   18 Apr 2023

   Episode 11: Booker T. Washington: An Unexpected Activist

   Booker T. Washington's early influences and focus on industrial education are examined, revealing his agenda of economic empowerment and discussing the lessons applicable to today's struggles.

4. 

   16 Mar 2022

   Episode Number 9: Remote Activism

   The host discusses remote activism, defining it and exploring tools for activists, attorneys, and social entrepreneurs to engage audiences and advocate for civil rights in a virtual landscape.

5. 

   6 Jan 2022

   Series Critical Race Theory in Housing and Land Ownership Part II: Discriminatory Zoning

   The podcast episode examines discriminatory zoning laws and their historical impact on housing segregation, revealing the subtle ways these practices persist and suggesting potential solutions for overcoming this problem.

6. 

   4 Dec 2021

   Critical Race Theory Series: Housing and Land Ownership

   Civil Rights University Podcast explores Critical Race Theory, defining its core tenets and contrasting myths with realities, specifically within housing and land ownership, referencing redlining, the Fair Housing Act, and historical figures.

7. 

   11 Nov 2021

   How to get started as a Civil Rights Lawyer

   Civil rights experts discuss the three major areas of civil rights law practice and provide examples of civil rights lawyers, offering valuable insights for aspiring civil rights lawyers.

8. 

   24 Oct 2021

   Becoming a Social Entrepreneur

   The host discusses becoming a social entrepreneur, offering tips and resources like All Square and See Change Magazine, while also touching on current civil rights events in this episode.

9. 

   1 Oct 2021

   Getting Started as a Civil Rights Activist

   This episode explores how aspiring civil rights activists begin their journey, examining potential career paths, challenges, and opportunities in the field.

10. 

    26 Aug 2021

    Book Excerpt: Building Organizations Lays the Foundation to a Movement

    The host of Civil Rights University shares historical and practical examples from his book, Movement Mentors, explaining why building organizations is crucial for civil rights activism.

11. 

    14 May 2021

    Forging Your Own Path in Civil Rights: A view from a current Civil Rights Practitioner.

    Attorney Jarelle Lewis, a Title IX Director, defines Title IX, shares how to get involved in civil rights work, and gives advice for navigating a professional journey in this interview.

12. 

    2 May 2021

    Becoming a Civil Rights Lawyer: A Case Study of the Life and Career of Julius Chambers with Professor Richard Rosen

    Professor Richard Rosen discusses Julius Chambers's life and career as a civil rights lawyer, exploring his origins, motivations, and the impact of his legal work in this interview episode.

Who has been a guest on Civil Rights University

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Tyrone Townsend
• Jarelle Lewis
• Richard Rosen

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

1 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

1 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 10 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

20

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

0

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