Walking Alone and Marching Together Podcast

A history podcast of the National Federation of the Blind

Explore the victories, setbacks, and defining moments of the National Federation of the Blind. Through these episodes, we hope to not only share history but to remind all of us of its continued relevance in shaping our future. This podcast series brings to life the organized blind movement from 1940 to 1990. Based on the comprehensive book of the same name, this podcast is designed to make the rich and complex story of our movement more accessible, engaging, and immediate.

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Episodes

Sunday Nov 23, 2025

Welcome to Walking Alone and Marching Together, the history podcast of the National Federation of the Blind. The history of a unique social revolution, democratic and nonviolent, but not always peaceful. Each episode brings you closer to the people, moments, and movements that shaped our organization from 1940 to 1990 through the book of the same name. You can find the full text of the book at nfb.org/publications. 
As you listen, please reflect with fellow Federationists the following discussion questions:
What in this episode motivates you to continue the work of the organized blind movement?
What new story or insight surprised you and why?
What lessons from this episode can help us build a future where all blind people are valued and respected?
Share your thoughts to podcast@nfb.org or leave a message at 410-659-9314, ext. 2444. Subscribe and listen to new episodes every week. 

Sunday Nov 16, 2025

Welcome to Walking Alone and Marching Together, a weekly podcast series that brings to life the history of the National Federation of the Blind from 1940 to 1990. Each episode brings you closer to the people, moments, and movements that shaped a unique social revolution, democratic and nonviolent, but not always peaceful. You can find the full text of the book at nfb.org/publications.
As you listen, please reflect on following discussion questions:
What in this episode motivates you to continue the work of the organized blind movement?
What story surprised you and why?
What lessons from this episode can help us build a future where all blind people are valued and respected in society?
Share your thoughts to podcast@nfb.org or leave a message at 410-659-9314, ext. 2444. Subscribe and listen to new episodes every week. 

Sunday Nov 16, 2025

Welcome to Walking Alone and Marching Together, a weekly podcast series that brings to life the history of the National Federation of the Blind from 1940 to 1990. Each episode brings you closer to the people, moments, and movements that shaped a unique social revolution, democratic and nonviolent, but not always peaceful. You can find the full text of the book at nfb.org/publications.
As you listen, please reflect on following discussion questions:
What in this episode motivates you to continue the work of the organized blind movement?
What story surprised you and why?
What lessons from this episode can help us build a future where all blind people are valued and respected in society?
Share your thoughts to podcast@nfb.org or leave a message at 410-659-9314, ext. 2444. Subscribe and listen to new episodes every week. 

Sunday Nov 16, 2025

Welcome to Walking Alone and Marching Together, a weekly podcast series that brings to life the history of the National Federation of the Blind from 1940 to 1990. Each episode brings you closer to the people, moments, and movements that shaped a unique social revolution, democratic and nonviolent, but not always peaceful. You can find the full text of the book at nfb.org/publications.
As you listen, please reflect on following discussion questions:
What in this episode motivates you to continue the work of the organized blind movement?
What story surprised you and why?
What lessons from this episode can help us build a future where all blind people are valued and respected in society?
Share your thoughts to podcast@nfb.org or leave a message at 410-659-9314, ext. 2444. Subscribe and listen to new episodes every week. 

Friday Jul 11, 2025

Walking Alone and Marching Together, is a podcast series that brings to life the history of the National Federation of the Blind from 1940 to 1990. Based on the comprehensive book of the same name, this podcast is designed to make the rich and complex story of our movement more accessible, engaging, and immediate.

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