Uploaded May 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
From her days with SNCC to her decades in Congress, Rep. Eleanor Holmes Norton has witnessed the evolution of social movements. In this interview from our 2013 documentary, Makers: Women Who Make America, Norton shares her powerful perspective on the continuous 'movement' required for progress.
This clip is part of "A Democracy Minute," where we offer 1-minute videos to spark discussions on the importance of exercising democracy. Our latest installment focuses on leadership.
Educators! Want to bring this lesson on leadership to your classroom? Access free teaching resources and watch our full interview with Norton via lifestories.org
What's one key quality of leadership you emphasize with your students? Share in the comments below!
From her days with SNCC to her decades in Congress, Rep. Eleanor Holmes Norton has witnessed the evolution of social movements. In this interview from our 2013 documentary, Makers: Women Who Make America, Norton shares her powerful perspective on the continuous 'movement' required for progress.
This clip is part of "A Democracy Minute," where we offer 1-minute videos to spark discussions on the importance of exercising democracy. Our latest installment focuses on leadership.
Educators! Want to bring this lesson on leadership to your classroom? Access free teaching resources and watch our full interview with Norton via lifestories.org
What's one key quality of leadership you emphasize with your students? Share in the comments below!
