The St. Paul Diplomat Who Exposed an International Scandal: William T. Francis

from Pionerd · host Robert Thomas

He challenged local housing discrimination on Sargent Avenue, backed Minnesota’s landmark anti-lynching law, and broke regional barriers as a diplomat. This episode follows the relentless life and final investigation of Minnesota's first Black diplomat.

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