Tomiko Nagin-Brown
Dean of Harvard Radcliffe Institute and author of Civil Rights Queen: Constance Baker Motley and the Struggle for Equality. Expert on Constance Baker Motley and the history of civil rights.
Top 3 podcasts with Tomiko Nagin-Brown
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Mar 5, 2026 • 1h 6min
NCC Revisited: Women and the American Idea
Elizabeth Cobbs, historian and author of Fearless Women, pairs feminist lives across eras. Tomiko Brown-Nagin, legal historian of Civil Rights Queen, traces Constance Baker Motley's legal battles. They discuss women shaping constitutional change, landmark litigation and reform, and the intersections of race, law, and feminist activism in American history.
Aug 16, 2023 • 40min
US Civil Rights: the 1964 Civil Rights Act
Dr Tomiko Nagin-Brown and Dr Rebecca Brueckmann discuss the complicated legacy of the 1964 Civil Rights Act and its impact on social change. They also explore the experiences of the Little Rock Nine and the concept of massive resistance during the Civil Rights Movement.
Feb 10, 2022 • 14min
In Supreme Court Nomination Debate, Echoes of Past Judicial Breakthrough
Tomiko Brown-Nagin, Dean of Harvard Radcliffe Institute and author of "Civil Rights Queen," delves into the critical issues surrounding President Biden's nomination of the first Black woman to the Supreme Court. She draws parallels between this modern move and Constance Baker Motley's historic federal appointment in 1966, discussing how identity influenced both nominations. The conversation highlights ongoing debates about race, merit, and the importance of diversity in the judiciary, all while reflecting on the legacy of civil rights and judicial appointments.
