Episode 263: The Hidden History of Civil Rights - Unveiling Grassroots Contributions and Black Self-Governance in America

Hopeton Hay Podcasts

Diverse Voices Book Review host Hopeton Hay interviewed historian Dylan C. Penningroth, author of BEFORE THE MOVEMENT: The Hidden History of Civil Rights. In the interview, the discussion revolves around the presentation of black civil rights history and the importance of grassroots movements and everyday people's contributions. The conversation also delves into the start-up of Black associations and organizations, and the success of their organizations proving, contrary to the belief of white Americans, that Blacks have the capacity for self-governance, and were worthy of the vote and American democracy. Penningroth’s research for the book focused on county records across the south exploring the legal lives of Blacks. Dylan C. Penningroth is a professor of law and history at the University of California, Berkeley. Learn more about the book at https://bit.ly/3SI29T4. Sign-up for the Diverse Voices Book Review newsletter.