MLK Jr., Malcolm X and James Baldwin are household names, but what about their mothers? This hour, author Anna Malaika Tubbs explores how these three women shaped American history.

This episode of the TED Radio Hour was produced by Rachel Faulkner and Katie Monteleone. It was edited by James Delahoussaye and Katie Simon.

Our production staff also includes Sanaz Meshkinpour, Diba Mohtasham, Matthew Cloutier, Fiona Geiran, Rommel Wood, and Katherine Sypher. Our audio engineer is Natasha Branch.