Joysetta Pearse, director of the African American Museum of Nassau County, joins us to discuss the mission and operations of the museum. She shares a number of inspiring stories, many on display at the musuem, from the outstanding Jennings family of 19th century New York to pre-teen millionaire Sarah Rector to the children of Birmingham who marched with Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Further Research

• African American Museum of Nassau County
• Jennings vs. Third Ave. Railroad incident
• Mighty Times: The Children’s March
• Sarah Rector