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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