We Paved the Way: An Author Talk with Jennifer Dixon-McKnight
Join us for a special author talk with historian and scholar Dr. Jennifer Dixon-McKnight, as she discusses her powerful new book, We Paved the Way: Black Women and the Charleston Hospital Workers’ Campaign, in a conversation moderated by Dr. Jasmine Weiss. In this groundbreaking work, Dr. Dixon-McKnight highlights the essential leadership of Black women in the 1969 Charleston Hospital Strike, a pivotal moment in the struggle for civil rights, labor rights, and human dignity.
We Paved the Way re-examines a critical chapter in Southern history and its enduring legacy for contemporary social justice movements.
She will share the stories that inspired her research and address key questions, including the significance of the firing of five Black women in 1967, why Mary Moultrie is a central figure in her narrative, Coretta Scott King’s involvement, and how the workers ultimately felt about the movement. Don’t miss this opportunity to explore the enduring legacy of these events for contemporary social justice.
Following the presentation, attendees will have the opportunity for Q&A and book signing. You can purchase a copy of Dr. Dixon-McKnight’s book on Amazon.
Dr. O. Jennifer Dixon-McKnight is an Associate Professor of History and African American Studies and serves as Program Coordinator for the African American Studies Minor. She is also the director of Project 2020: A Collaborative Oral History, which is an oral history project that explores various aspects of the pivotal year 2020 and its impact on American society. Dr. Dixon-McKnight teaches courses in African American History, African American Studies and United States History.
Dr. Jasmine Weiss is a sought-after speaker, author, and pediatrician. She previously served as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Pediatrics at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, with a focus on medical education, workforce development, and the care of children across North Carolina. She currently provides care to children and families through Atrium Health’s Virtual Pediatric Primary Care Clinic, delivering accessible, patient-centered pediatric care across North Carolina.
