Episode 54: Voices Unveiled: Empowered Narratives of Black Women in Rural America

Join co-host Natasha Smith on the "Voices Unveiled: Empowered Narratives of Black Women in Rural America" podcast as she engages in a compelling conversation with the accomplished Cherise Jones-Branch, Dean of the Graduate School and Professor of History at Arkansas State University. In this enlightening episode, Cherise delves into the pivotal role of Black women in rural America, drawing from her extensive research and publications.

Cherise Jones-Branch, the author of "Crossing the Line: Women's Interracial Activism in South Carolina during and after World War II," and co-editor of "Arkansas Women: Their Lives and Times," shares profound insights into the historical landscape. Tune in to explore her current research project, "Better Living by Their Own Bootstraps": Rural Black Women's Activism in Arkansas, 1913-1965.

Discover the resilience, activism, and stories of Black women who have shaped history in ways often overlooked. "Voices Unveiled: Empowered Narratives of Black Women in Rural America" brings you the narratives that challenge norms and celebrate the extraordinary contributions of Black women. Don't miss this empowering episode that sheds light on the often untold stories of rural Black women's activism.

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Connect with Dr. Cherise Jones-Branch: https://www.facebook.com/cherisse.jonesbranch

https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-cherisse-jones-branch-97309b12/

https://www.blackpast.org/author/jones-branchcherisse/

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