Special Guest Mandy Carter

Welcome to a special episode of Swerve South! Join Jaime for an inspirational conversation with Civil Rights Activist and founder of Southerners on New Ground, Mandy Carter. In this episode, Mandy tells a bit of her fascinating life story and offers a history lesson through the lens of her life and work for 50 years in Civil Rights movements. In addition to an exceptional history lesson, you’ll also hear a discussion of activism, coalition building, intentionality of organizing, and the power of sustained political activism. As a nod to the intentions of this podcast, Mandy and Jaime swerve their discussion to the south and consider homecoming for former southerners or people with familial roots in the regional south. They consider rebuilding the south as an inclusive space that works for all inhabitants. Listen to this episode and be inspired to consider the power of one. Ask yourself: “How do we stand up together?” _________Learn more about the organizations and groups discussed in this episode: Highlander CenterWar Resisters LeaguePeace and Freedom PartyNational Council of EldersCDF Haley FarmStudents Against Social InjusticeUM NAACPUnited Campus Workers of MississippiFarm Labor Organizing CommitteeNational Black Justice CoalitionYoknapatawpha Arts CouncilBe sure to check out our recommended readings and movies: Brother Outsider: The Life of Bayard RustinQuaker: Social Justice TestimonySuzanne Farr, Homophobia:  A Weapon of SexismMab Segrest, My Mama’s Dead Squirrel"The Story of Cesar Chavez""Is This the Most Radical Mayor in America?"Pat Parker PoetryDorothy AllisonTake a look at these extra links and resources: Joan Baez, Center for the Study of NonviolenceArchived Article about Creating Change ConferenceMeg Christiansen, “Southern Home”Holly Near on Singing For Our LivesOxford Film FestivalOxford Pride ParadeViolet Valley Book Store