Renda Luckett and Civil Rights

The transcript recounts personal stories of segregation and racism experienced by Renda Luckett, Lorenzo Washington, and Johnny News. Renda recalls her first encounter with segregation, while Lorenzo shares his experience of racial discrimination at work. Johnny's father faced pay discrimination despite his skills. The Civil Rights Act of 1964 is highlighted for its role in banning public discrimination. Renda's education journey and her parents' involvement in freedom schools are discussed. The narrative concludes with the importance of building generational wealth and legacy.

What was Renda Luckett's first experience with segregation?

• Being denied entry to a restaurant

• Not being allowed to swim in a pool

• Not being able to attend a school

• Being refused service at a store

How did Lorenzo Washington's boss react when he found out Lorenzo was saving to buy a car?

• He gave him a raise

• He cut his work hours

• He congratulated him

• He offered him a loan

What did Lorenzo Washington's boss do to black workers?

• Praised them

• Gave them bonuses

• Used racial slurs and manhandled them

• Promoted them

What was Johnny News's father's job?

• A hotel manager

• A tractor mechanic

• A teacher

• A musician

What did Johnny News's father do after discovering the pay gap?

• He accepted it

• He quit and started his own business

• He asked for a raise

• He complained to his boss

What did the Civil Rights Act of 1964 achieve?

• It introduced new taxes

• It banned discrimination in public places

• It restricted voting rights

• It legalized segregation

Where did Renda Luckett learn to read?

• In a public library

• In a freedom school

• At home

• In a private school

What did Lorenzo Washington do in 2010?

• Opened a museum showcasing Nashville's black music scene

• Started a music label

• Opened a restaurant

• Became a teacher

What legacy did Johnny News's father leave for him?

• A house

• A scholarship

• A car

• A business

What profession did Renda Luckett pursue?

• A musician

• A doctor

• A special education teacher

• A lawyer