Nellie Stone Johnson

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• State civil rights leader Nellie Stone Johnson dies

  MPR’s Cathy Wurzer talks with historian Hy Berman about Nellie Stone Johnson, an influential leader in civil rights and labor movements, who passed away on April 2nd, 2002. Johnson was 96 years old.

  Apr. 3, 2002Save
• A remembrance of the civil rights leader Nellie Stone Johnson

  MPR's Brandt Williams looks at the life of Minnesota civil rights pioneer Nellie Stone Johnson, who passed away on April 2nd, 2002. Johnson spent the majority of her life fighting for social causes, especially those focused on the rights of labor unions, African Americans, and women. Those who knew her say that her activism was a testament to her passion for equality.

  Apr. 3, 2002Save
• Nellie Stone Johnson shares labor memories

  MPR’s Mark Heistad interviews Nellie Stone Johnson, an African American civil rights activist and union organizer. A native Minnesotan, Johnson shares her memories and commentary on labor efforts, politics, and race.

  Mar. 8, 1991Save
• Looking back at organized labor: Myrtle Harris, Nellie Stone Johnson, and Ann Lewis

  MPR’s Dulcie Lawrence interviews labor movement leaders Myrtle Harris, Nellie Stone Johnson, and Ann Lewis. The three talk about changes unions have brought about for women in the American workplace.

  Sep. 4, 1973Save