Burdock at Cha House: American Scare
Sat, Nov 22
|Birmingham
A conversation between author and journalist Robert Fieseler and Joshua Jenkins about Fieseler’s new book, “American Scare: Florida’s Hidden Cold War on Black and Queer Lives.”
Time & Location
Nov 22, 2025, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Birmingham, 131 41st St S, Birmingham, AL 35222, USA
About the event
Join us Saturday, November 22 at 1PM at @chahousebham for a conversation between author and journalist Robert Fieseler and Joshua Jenkins about Fieseler’s new book, “American Scare: Florida’s Hidden Cold War on Black and Queer Lives.”
About the book: “A vital exposé for both our history and our present day, American Scare tells the riveting story of how the Florida government destroyed the lives of Black and queer citizens in the twentieth century.
Fieseler describes the heartbreaking ramifications for citizens of Florida whose lives were imperiled, profiling marginalized residents with compassion and a determination to bring their devasting experiences to light at last. A propulsive, human-centered drama, with fascinating insight into Florida politics, American Scare is a page-turning reckoning of our racist and homophobic past—and its chilling parallels to today.“
To register for the event, buy the book here: https://tr.ee/W5iDdT470I. Books will also be available for purchase at the event.