James McBride Dabbs

James McBride Dabbs (May 8, 1896 – May 30, 1970) was an American author, farmer, and educator from South Carolina known for his writings on religion, Southern culture, and civil rights[1][2]. He was a prominent advocate for social justice and racial equality in the South, serving as president of the Southern Regional Council from 1957 to 1963[4]. His notable works include The Southern Heritage, Who Speaks for the South?, and the posthumous spiritual autobiography Haunted by God[3][5].