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Frances Thompson
In this episode, we explore the powerful and tragic story of Frances Thompson, a formerly enslaved Black woman in Memphis whose life intersected with a pivotal moment in history and issues of race, gender, and justice. Her story sheds light on the brutality of the Memphis Massacre and highlights the resilience of marginalized communities.
Sources - Frances Thompson
"Frances Thompson (1840-1876)," BlackPast.org (https://blackpast.org/african-american-history/frances-thompson-1840-1876/)
"HRC Honors Frances Thompson, A Black Transgender Hero," Human Rights Campaign (https://www.hrc.org/news/hrc-honors-frances-thompson-a-black-transgender-hero)
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By Eyma and MaxineIn this episode, we explore the powerful and tragic story of Frances Thompson, a formerly enslaved Black woman in Memphis whose life intersected with a pivotal moment in history and issues of race, gender, and justice. Her story sheds light on the brutality of the Memphis Massacre and highlights the resilience of marginalized communities.
Sources - Frances Thompson
"Frances Thompson (1840-1876)," BlackPast.org (https://blackpast.org/african-american-history/frances-thompson-1840-1876/)
"HRC Honors Frances Thompson, A Black Transgender Hero," Human Rights Campaign (https://www.hrc.org/news/hrc-honors-frances-thompson-a-black-transgender-hero)