Letters and Politics

Fannie Lou Hamer: A Life

Guest: Dr. Keisha N. Blain is an award-winning historian of the 20th century United States with broad  interests in African American History, the modern African Diaspora, and  Women’s and Gender Studies. She is an Associate Professor of History at the University of  Pittsburgh and the president of the African American Intellectual History Society.  She is the author of the book Until I Am Free: Fannie Lou Hamer’s Enduring Message to America. On Twitter (@keishablain), and on Instagram (@keishanblain).

Playlist

Artist Song Album Label
Herbie HancockFat Mama (Remastered Version)Fat Mama (Remastered Version)WMG - Warner Jazz
Yo-Yo MaUnaccompanied Cello Suite No. 1 in G Major, BWV 1007: I. PréludeUnaccompanied Cello Suite No. 1 in G Major, BWV 1007/I. PréludeSony Classical
Average White BandStop the RainStop the RainWMG - Atlantic Records