Introducing Buried Truths | S1 E0
Jan 11, 2018•3 min
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Summary
The episode introduces the podcast's focus by recalling a 1980s story of a Klansman and Georgia politician Gene Talmadge, who actively worked to prevent Black citizens from voting despite Supreme Court rulings. It highlights how racial myths and incendiary rhetoric fueled a system of violence, leading to tragic consequences for Black farmers who dared to vote. Buried Truths promises to explore the 'why' behind these racially motivated killings in the South, inviting listeners to understand the historical context and societal complicity.Episode description
How are we going to keep them from the polls?
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