The Untold Stories of the Combahee River Raid Episode with Dr. Edda Fields-Black

About this episode

Dr. Edda Fields-Black discusses her research on the Combahee River Raid and its significance in Black history.

Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Dr. Edda Fields-Black joins The Broad Cast to share the extraordinary story behind “Combee: Harriet Tubman, the Combahee River Raid and Black Freedom during the Civil War.” She explains how her research into more than 160 Civil War pension files uncovered the voices of enslaved people who experienced the raid firsthand. She discusses Harriet Tubman as a military strategist, the stakes of telling Black history in the current political climate and how her work is helping families trace their enslaved ancestors for the first time. She also reflects on her creative collaborations, the evolution of her scholarship and the personal meaning behind this groundbreaking book. Tune in for an inspiring conversation! __________________________________________________ The Broad Cast is hosted by Becky Carroll, President and CEO of C-Strategies, and Eileen Dordek, Licensed Clinical Social Worker and political activist. Keep up with The Broad Cast on socials: LinkedIn: @C-Strategies Inc. Instagram: @cstrategieschi Facebook: @C-Strategies Inc.

People in this episode

Hosts: Becky Carroll, Eileen Dordek

Guest: Dr. Edda Fields-Black

Topics covered

• Combahee River Raid
• Harriet Tubman
• Black history
• Civil War
• enslaved ancestors
• historical research

Keywords

• Combahee River Raid
• Harriet Tubman
• Civil War
• enslaved people
• historical research
• Black freedom
• pension files

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: C-Strategies

Books & works: Combee: Harriet Tubman, the Combahee River Raid and Black Freedom during the Civil War