Stream now with KPBS+ / Watch Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2026 at 9 p.m. on KPBS 2"Hope in The Struggle: The Josie Johnson Story" is a documentary that reflects on the life of freedom fighter and civic leader Dr. Josie Johnson, who fought for fair housing, education, and civil rights. Hope in The Struggle: The Josie Johnson StoryHear in her own words how her lived experiences turned her to activism, what meaningful action looks like, and how the next generation is taking up the mantle. Marty Nordstrom / HANDOUT / APT March on Washington 1963 - The photo features Josie Johnson in the center. You can also tune in live to watch our four TV channels in real time: KPBS, KPBS 2, Create, KPBS Kids 24/7. APT January 19, 1973 Regent Josie Johnson speaks at 'U' antiwar rally Josie Johnson, left, a University of Minnesota regent, was one of the speakers at an antiwar rally Friday in the main lounge of Coffman Union at the University.