Sixteen year old Eloise Franklin takes the stand in front of five white jurors, three attorneys and a courtroom full of spectators. The police officers' defense attorney Denmark Groover, a staunch segregationist who tried to stop clocks and change flags, asks her more than 230 questions. Years later, Eloise recalls the experience. The inquest takes a break.

<p>Sixteen&nbsp;year old&nbsp;Eloise Franklin takes the stand in front of five white&nbsp;jurors,&nbsp;three attorneys&nbsp;and a courtroom full of spectators.&nbsp;The&nbsp;police officers' defense attorney Denmark Groover, a staunch segregationist&nbsp;who tried to stop clocks and change flags,&nbsp;asks her more than 230&nbsp;questions. Years later, Eloise recalls the experience.&nbsp;The inquest takes a break.</p>

“Buried Truths” acknowledges and unearths still-relevant stories of injustice, racism, and resistance in the American South. We can’t change our history, but we can let it guide us to understanding. The podcast is hosted by journalist, professor, and Pulitzer-prize-winning author Hank Klibanoff.

<p>“Buried Truths” acknowledges and unearths still-relevant stories of injustice, racism, and resistance in the American South. We can’t change our history, but we can let it guide us to understanding. The podcast is hosted by journalist, professor, and Pulitzer-prize-winning author Hank Klibanoff.</p>

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