Carol Anderson

Professor Carol Anderson discusses the true history of Black America's fight for democracy, connecting past oppression to current threats. Topics include voter suppression, historical racism, and the importance of fair democratic processes in ensuring equal access to voting rights.

Join Carol Anderson, the Charles Howard Candler Professor of African American Studies at Emory University and author of 'One Person, No Vote,' as she dives into the critical issues of voting rights. She discusses how redistricting and voter ID laws disproportionately affect marginalized communities. The conversation unpacks the political maneuvering behind voter fraud allegations, the systemic racial biases involved, and the ongoing fight against voter suppression. Anderson emphasizes the urgent need for reform to ensure all voices are heard in democracy.

"One Person, No Vote" author Carol Anderson dispels the myth of voter fraud and describes how voter suppression strategically targets people of color. Originally aired October 1, 2018. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this discussion, historian Carol Anderson, the Charles Howard Candler Professor of African American Studies at Emory University, joins Mark Mardell to reflect on her book, The Second. They explore the complex interplay between the Second Amendment and the rights of Black Americans. From historical injustices in gun ownership laws to tragic events like the Elaine massacre, they reveal how systemic racism has shaped the narrative around the right to bear arms. The conversation also touches on modern legislation and its implications for racial dynamics in America.

David Blight, a Yale historian and Pulitzer Prize-winning author, is joined by Carol Anderson, a voting rights expert and author of One Person, No Vote. Together, they delve into Frederick Douglass's unwavering fight for suffrage and the sacred right to vote. The conversation highlights the historical challenges, including the impact of Jim Crow laws and voter suppression tactics. They emphasize Douglass's legacy in advocating for equality and reflect on the ongoing struggles for voting rights in America, underscoring the critical need for civic engagement and representation.