08:08
Harlem Cowboy
by Rudy Rush
Rudy Rush, a comedian from Harlem, cannot buck his love for the rodeo.
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Pleasantly Surprised
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This week The Moth Radio Hour is proud to present to you stories full of pleasant surprises. From unexpected friends, to the Civil Rights Movement, and a love story over 60 years in the making. This episode is hosted by Moth Senior Curatorial Producer, Suzanne Rust. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.
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11:16
Poitier and Brando, Mississippi, 1964
by Bob Zellner
White southerner Bob Zellner reflects on being an ally during the Civil Rights Movement.
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Pleasantly Surprised
Rudy Rush
Rudy Rush with one of his friends from the rodeo
Rudy with his rodeo friends
Bob Zellner
Current photo of Bob Zellner
Julian Bond and members of the Student Non-Violent Coordinating Committee, Atlanta, Georgia, March 23, 1963. Dottie and Bob Zellner are behind Julian. Susan Wilbur is in the next row over Bob's shoulder. (Photograph: Richard Avedon.)
Bob Zellner's mug shot after being charged with criminal anarchy in Baton Rouge, February 1962 (Bob Zellner, courtesy of sheriff).
Bob and Dottie take a break during Freedom Summer, Greenwood, 1964. (Photos by Danny Lyon/Magnum Photos)
Bob conducting nonviolent workshop with students one night in Talladega, 1962. Joan Browning is to my right. (Wisconsin Historical Society)
Bob, Dottie, and Jack Minnis conducting GROW workshop in New Orleans, 1968 (Wisconsin Historical Society).
Bob Zellner's book The Wrong Side of Murder Creek
Cynthia Riggs
Cynthia and Howie at their wedding
Cynthia getting into a biplane for a ride around the Vineyard, Howie's second anniversary gift to her
Cynthia and Howie holding hands
Cynthia and Howie durring a Buddhist water blessing
Cynthia and Howie at an artisans fair in 2014