In this episode we speak with Karen Branan, a journalist whose work has appeared in publications such as Life, Mother Jones, The Atlanta Journal Constitution, and more. Her book, The Family Tree, details her investigation into the horrific lynching of three Black men and one Black woman in 1912 in Harris County, GA. Today, we will talk about her book, her personal journey, and the role that Lillian Smith’s work has played in her life and activism.
