Voices from a Century of Struggle: Writings of the Jim Crow Era
From New Books in African American Studies by New Books Network
April 14, 2026 · 1h 1m
About this episode
A discussion on the writings and voices from the Jim Crow era that highlight the struggle against white supremacy and the fight for justice by Black Americans.
Tuesday, April 7, 2026—Confronting disenfranchisement, legal segregation, and terrorist violence in the aftermath of the Civil War, Black Americans challenged white supremacy in word and deed in a prolonged struggle to create a better, more just nation. Join Tyina L. Steptoe, editor of the new two-volume LOA edition of writings from the Jim Crow era, and historians Keisha N. Blain and Manisha Sinha for a conversation about courageous voices and revelatory firsthand documents that bring this crucial period to life and speak powerfully to the present. Hosted by Max Rudin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/african-american-studies
People in this episode
Host: Max Rudin
Guests: Tyina L. Steptoe, Keisha N. Blain, Manisha Sinha
Topics covered
- Jim Crow era
- Black American history
- struggle against white supremacy
- disenfranchisement
- legal segregation
- historical writings
- courageous voices
Keywords
- Jim Crow
- Black history
- segregation
- disenfranchisement
- historical documents
- white supremacy
- civil rights
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: New Books Network
Books & works: two-volume LOA edition of writings from the Jim Crow era
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