A tribute to the indomitable spirit of a group of African American volunteers in Jasper, Texas to overcome adversity through hard work, self-reliance, and community engagement. Plagued by a long history of virulent racial violence, these volunteers have spearheaded an unprecedented number of projects to reclaim the dignity of their community and to advance social justice. Quiet Voices in a Noisy World could not be more relevant in today's world, at a time when attempts to rectify the injustices of history are being undermined by the politics of erasure. The African American volunteers in Jasper, Texas demonstrate a path forward against all odds.
