The Power of Representation: Dr. Orr on House of Diggs

from Civics & Coffee: A History Podcast · host Alycia Asai

Join me this week as I sit down with Dr. Marion Orr to discuss his book House of Diggs: The Rise and Fall of America's Most Consequential Black Congressman, Charles C. Diggs Jr. Learn about how Congressman Diggs brought national attention to the murder trial of Emmett Till, fought against apartheid in South Africa, and pioneered Black political influence in establishing the Congressional Black Caucus. You can pick up a copy of this book by visiting my affiliate shop on bookshop.org here. Support the show

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