Keisha Blain

Keisha Blain, an associate professor of history and author, delves into the powerful legacy of Fannie Lou Hamer. They discuss Hamer's transformative speech at the 1964 Democratic National Convention, which reshaped the Democratic Party's approach to Black activism. Topics include Hamer's resilience against racial injustice, her fight for voting rights, and the ongoing relevance of her ideas in today's social justice movements, particularly regarding systemic issues in women's health and the necessity of grassroots activism.