Keisha N. Blain, Ph.D.

Welcome!

I am a historian of the 20th century United States with broad interdisciplinary interests and specializations in African American History, the modern African Diaspora, and Women’s and Gender Studies. My research interests include black internationalism, radical politics, and global feminisms.

Until I Am Free

'Until I Am Free: Fannie Lou Hamer's Enduring Message to America' explores the Black activist’s ideas and political strategies, highlighting their relevance for tackling modern social issues including voter suppression, police violence, and economic inequality.