We Shall Overcome: Memories of The Civil Rights Era in New Bern Interview with Mrs. Ethel Sampson
- Rosanne Wilson
- Feb 28
- 1 min read
New Bern historian Bernard George sits down with Rev. Mrs. Ethel Sampson for a powerful and personal oral history. A lifelong resident of New Bern, Mrs. Sampson shares her firsthand experiences participating in marches, sit-ins, and boycotts during the Civil Rights Movement of the 1960s. Hear her reflect on the courage it took to stand for justice—the hopes that sustained her, the fears she faced, and the deep pride she carries today. She also recounts attending the historic the 1962 SCLC Conference in Atlanta, Georgia, where she met Rosa Parks and a young Yolanda King, daughter of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Her story is a moving testament to faith, perseverance, and the power of ordinary citizens to shape history.
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