Andrea Blackman

Andrea is a mother, professor, lover and scholar of hip hop, and a Zora enthusiast. She enjoys deep conversations and pushing the envelope, all the features of Truth B Told. 

Latest Blog Posts

Dr. Bernard Lafayette and Dr. C.T. Vivian visted Nashville Public Library to discuss how the ideas and practices from the summer of 1964 still echo today. Selected excerpts from the award winning film Freedom Summer by Stanley Nelson were part of the conversation.
NPR host and special correspondent Michele Norris visited Nashville Public Library for a conversation on race, class and current civil rights issues. Her visit was part of the 10-year anniversary of the Civil Rights Room and Collection.