Nicole Hemmer

Nicole Hemmer, a historian specializing in American political history, and Kelly Carter Jackson, an expert in African American history, dive into the fascinating origins of Prohibition. They unravel the connections between early alcohol consumption, the temperance movement led by women, and the political tactics behind the 18th Amendment. The discussion highlights how Prohibition sparked chaos on its first night and examines the cultural implications for various communities, from saloons as immigrant hubs to Black leaders advocating for temperance in the name of respectability.