Before the Civil Rights Movement with Dylan C. Penningroth

Описание: MacArthur Genius Grant winner Dylan C. Penningroth explores the lesser known history of Black legal engagement and activism prior to the modern civil rights era. Through thorough research including combing through deeds, licenses, and his own family history, he sits down for a riveting chat with Aldon Morris, Professor of Sociology and African American Studies at Northwestern University.

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PHOTO: Dylan C. Penningroth and Aldon Morris



Read:

Dylan C. Penningroth, Before the Movement: The Hidden History of Black Civil Rights

Aldon Morris, The Origins of the Civil Rights Movements:Black Communities Organizing for Change



Explore:

Kendra Field, The Privilege of Family History

Ulrich Bonnell Phillips, Life And Labor in the Old South

Derrick Bell and "What is critical race theory?"



Live event programmed by Michael Green

Live event produced by Jesse Swanson

Live event stage managed by Devonte Washington

Live event produced and mixed by Loren Ames

Podcast edited and mixed by Alisa Rosenthal

Podcast story editing by Alexandra Quinn

Podcast copy assistance from David Vish and Katherine Kermgard

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