Shelves of Resistance: The Freedom Libraries that Literacy Built

In this powerful episode, we uncover the hidden history of Freedom Libraries—grassroots sanctuaries of knowledge created during the Civil Rights Movement when Black Americans were denied access to public libraries. With firsthand stories and historical insight, we explore how these humble spaces fostered literacy, resistance, and hope in the Jim Crow South. Tune in to discover how the fight for justice was fought not just in the streets—but also between the pages of forbidden books.