Podcast Episode

Virginia: The Price of Protest in Danville

The United States Civil Rights Trail·The U.S. Civil Rights Trail, The United States Civil Rights Trail·12 October 2026·24 min

About this episode

Listen to this in-depth exploration of Bloody Monday, a public library protest, and organized marches that were met with violent backlash. Trip-Planning Resources:  Explore Virginia's sites on the U.S. Civil Rights Trail  Learn even more about Danville's history and how to visit Check out other states and stories along the U.S. Civil Rights Trail This episode features the voices and perspectives of:  Dr. Robert Vinson, Director of the Carter G. Woodson Institute for African American and African Studies at the University of Virginia Karice Luck-Brimmer, Local Danville Historian Sherman Saunders, former Danville mayor, current City Council member  Dr. Cassandra Newby-Alexander, Endowed Professor of Virginia Black History and Culture at Norfolk State University The U.S. Civil Rights Trail podcast series is produced by Ingredient with Tanner Latham as Executive Producer.