From Birmingham to the New Hampshire State House

“If you don't know where you've been, you don't know where you are going.” Maya Angelou In this powerful episode of The Diaspora Door, host Nze Obinelo sits down with a living legend of New Hampshire’s civil rights history: Harvey Keye. Born in Birmingham, Alabama, in 1932, Harvey’s journey spans the violent oppression of the Jim Crow South, service in the Korean War, and a move to Nashua, NH, where he became a trailblazing public servant and state representative.Join us as Harvey shares the deeply personal story behind his pivotal, moving 1999 State House speech that finally pushed New Hampshire to become the 50th and final state to officially recognize Martin Luther King Jr. Day. At 95 years old, Harvey’s wisdom, resilience, and enduring commitment to justice offer amasterclass in grassroots organizing, the power of storytelling, and what it truly means to build bridges across generations and cultures. Listen in for an unforgettable conversation about heritage, resilience, and the relentless pursuit of equality.Host: Nze ObineloGuest: Harvey Keye Producer: WSMN 1590 AM/ WSMN 95.3 FMSocial Media: Favor IyoreInterns: Calvin Sanire, Tenzin Gamtso