A conversation with Samuel Freedman and book signing
The Humphrey School of Public Affairs and the University of Minnesota Libraries hosted an engaging book talk with author Sam Freedman on Sept. 28, 2023.
In celebration of the 75th anniversary of Hubert H. Humphrey’s civil rights speech, Freedman and moderator Kirsten Delegard discussed how Humphrey’s experiences influenced his political triumph.
About ‘Into the Bright Sunshine’
Through his latest work, renowned author Sam Freedman leads a captivating journey. Published 75 years after that pivotal 1948 speech, Into the Bright Sunshine examines the politician’s early career, when his efforts to promote racial justice not only transformed the Democratic Party but the nation as well.
In this thought-provoking event, Kirsten Delegard, co-founder of the University Libraries’ Mapping Prejudice project, served as the esteemed moderator, moderating the discussion while exploring the significance of Humphrey’s speech in the civil rights movement.