GODFREY – Poet, educator and entrepreneur Treasure Shields Redmond visited Lewis and Clark Community College, March 28, to discuss civil rights icon Fannie Lou Hamer in honor of Women’s History Month.
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Redmond infused poetry with southern dialect, spirituals and gospel to tell the story of the oft-forgotten champion of voting rights. She also read from her book “chop: a collection of Kwansabas for fannie lou hamer.” Those interested can learn more about Redmond can visit www.FemininePronoun.com.
This L&C Diversity Council event was presented by the Mannie Jackson Endowment and Center for the Humanities with funding from the National Endowment for the Humanities. For more information visit www.lc.edu/diversity.
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