In this episode of Diverse Voices Book Review, host Hopeton Hay welcomes author and historian Clyde Ford for a conversation about his book A HIGH PRICE FOR FREEDOM: Raising Hidden Voices from the African American Past. Ford challenges familiar narratives about Black history, including the meaning of Juneteenth, the overlooked leadership of Black women, and the hidden figures behind pivotal moments in the Black Freedom Struggle, urging listeners to confront historical myths and engage the truth. Learn more about Clyde Ford at https://www.clydeford.com and explore the book on the publisher’s page at https://www.harpercollins.com/products/a-high-price-for-freedom-clyde-w-ford.

About Clyde Ford
Clyde Ford is the author of more than a dozen works of fiction and nonfiction and serves as director of the Martin Luther King Jr. Library Publishing Project. He is an award-winning writer and sought-after public speaker whose work centers on Black history, myth, and social justice.

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