Barbara Johns and the Moton School Strike

Girl Tales

Kids & Family, Stories For Kids, Fiction

4.4 • 1.6K Ratings

🗓️ 19 May 2025

⏱️ 17 minutes

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This is the story of Barbara Johns who sparked a student-led protest in 1951 to fight for better schools in Farmville, Virginia. Writer: C. QuintanaVoice Over Artists: Rebecca Cunningham, Samantha G., and Mehret MarshProducers: Chad ChenailExecutive Producer and Host: Rebecca CunninghamTheme Song: Megan Bagala Links for the Grownups!Sign up for the Pen Pal ProgramJoin The Girl Tales ClubGet the Girl Tales Starter PackGirl Tales EventsPurchase a Personalized StoryListen to Ghost TourJoin the Girl Tales PatreonRebecca’s NewsletterFacebookInstagramBuy the Girl Tales Team a CoffeeStarglow Media

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