EpisodeMarking Stories of Slavery
In this hour we look at how slavery is represented in the classroom and on historic sites.
EpisodeThe Truth About Cultural Bias
Hoodie Rally in Memory of Trayvon Martin by Madison Guy, on Flickr Sharply different reactions to the verdict in the George Zimmerman trial reveal the racial divide that persists in …
BlogThe Geography of Slavery – web extra
Search Tom Costa’s “The Geography of Slavery” database for clues about the men and women who fled slave holders in the late 1700’s.
EpisodeWitches, Slaves, and Heroines
The Baptism of Pocahontas; Image via Wikipedia Join us for a sampler of Norfolk State University’s 1619:The Making of America conference, including the myths and truths behind the lives of …
EpisodeSlaves Waiting for Sale
In 1853, Eyre Crowe, a British artist, visited a slave auction in Richmond, Virginia. His painting of the scene was later exhibited at the Royal Gallery in London in 1861. …
BlogTongue-Tied America
The fear of public speaking can be debilitating. For some, it’s the stuff of nightmares, and so many of us avoid doing it altogether. Molly Bishop Shadel (University of Virginia) and …
EpisodeReplay: Race, Slavery, and the Civil War: The Tough Stuff
25th United States Colored Troops, February 1864 To mark the 150th anniversary of the Civil War, the nation’s finest historians gathered at Norfolk State University to discuss the role of …
EpisodeRace, Slavery, and the Civil War: The Tough Stuff
To mark the 150th anniversary of the Civil War, the nation’s finest historians gathered on September 24th at Norfolk State University to discuss the role of race and slavery in the …
