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Teaching Hard HistoryDoing the Work of Teaching Hard HistoryIn many ways, the U.S. has fallen short of its ideals. How can we explain this to students — particularly in the context of discussing slavery? Salem State University professor Steven Thurston Oliver shares practical strategies for teaching hard history and creating supportive classroom environments in which relationships are strong enough to be able to hold challenging conversations. Join host Hasan Kwame Jeffries, Ph.D., and Learning for Justice, a project of the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC). (This episode originally aired in Jan. 2018.) Visit the new resource page for this episode (2025), which includes essential ideas from the...2025-07-2243 min
Teaching Hard HistorySlavery and the Northern EconomyWhen we think of slavery as a strictly Southern institution, we perpetuate a “dangerous fiction,” according to historian Christy Clark-Pujara. Avoid the trap with this episode about the role the North played in perpetuating slavery and the truth behind the phrase “slavery built the United States.” Join host Hasan Kwame Jeffries, Ph.D., and Learning for Justice, a project of the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC). (This episode originally aired in Jan. 2018.) Visit the new resource page for this episode (2025), which includes essential ideas from the conversation, teaching recommendations and updated resources. A complete transcript is also in...2025-07-1033 min
Teaching Hard HistorySlavery and the Civil War, Part 2Salem State University professor Bethany Jay returns to examine how the actions of free and enslaved African Americans shaped the progress of the Civil War and contributed to emancipation. Join host Hasan Kwame Jeffries, Ph.D., and Learning for Justice, a project of the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC). (This episode originally aired in Jan. 2018.) Visit the new resource page for this episode (2025), which includes essential ideas from the conversation, teaching recommendations and updated resources. A complete transcript is also included. And educators! Get a professional development certificate for listening to this episode—issued by Learn...2025-06-2629 min
Teaching Hard HistorySlavery and the Civil War, Part 1What really caused the Civil War? In this episode, Salem State University Professor Bethany Jay examines the complex role that slavery played in causing the Civil War and outlines ways to teach this history and clarify our understanding of the Confederacy. Join host Hasan Kwame Jeffries, Ph.D., and Learning for Justice, a project of the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC). (This episode originally aired in Jan. 2018.) Visit the new resource page for this episode (2025), which includes essential ideas and teaching recommendations from the conversation, updated resources, and a complete transcript. And educators! Get a...2025-06-1932 min
Relevant or IrrelevantUnderstanding And Teaching The Civil Rights MovementDr. Hasan Kwame Jeffries, associate professor of history at Ohio State University, joins the "ROI" panelists to discuss, "Understanding And Teaching The Civil Rights Movement."The host for the 608th edition in this series is John Kealey, and the history buffs are Brett Monnard and Terri Toppler.Opinions expressed in this program are those of the hosts and the guest(s), and not necessarily those of KALA-FM or St. Ambrose University. This program is recorded at KALA-FM, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA!2025-05-0329 minRelevant or IrrelevantBONUS: Understanding And Teaching The Civil Rights MovementBONUS DISCUSSION: Dr. Hasan Kwame Jeffries, associate professor of history at Ohio State University, joins the "ROI" panelists to discuss, "Understanding And Teaching The Civil Rights Movement."The host for the 608th edition in this series is John Kealey, and the history buffs are Brett Monnard and Terri Toppler.Opinions expressed in this program are those of the hosts and the guest(s), and not necessarily those of KALA-FM or St. Ambrose University. This program is recorded at KALA-FM, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA!2025-05-0318 min
H.E.A.R.D., An AACRAO Podcast"People will turn the tide" with Dr. Hasan Kwame Jeffries (AACRAO 2025 Annual Meeting)In this special episode recorded live at the 2025 AACRAO Annual Meeting, HEARD hosts Portia LaMarr and Ingrid Nuttall spoke with Dr. Hasan Kwame Jeffries on how resilience can help us thrive in times of uncertainty. Dr. Jeffries is a College of Arts and Sciences Alumni Associate Professor of History at The Ohio State University where he teaches courses on the Civil Rights and the Black Power Movement. Dr. Jeffries spoke with the AACRAO community on how resilience is more than weathering a storm; it is taking action today to build the future we want a generation from now. As a...2025-04-1557 min
Lectures in HistoryNarratives of the Civil Rights MovementOhio State University history professor Hasan Kwame Jeffries discussed historical narratives of the Civil Rights Movement and modern understandings of victories, defeats and what the movement was trying to achieve. Professor Jeffries is the brother of House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2024-09-081h 39
Consider the ConstitutionReconstruction's Constitutional Legacy with Dr. Hasan Kwame JeffriesThe Reconstruction era following the American Civil War sought to redefine the place of newly freed African Americans in society and align Constitutional promises with reality. History Professor Hasan Kwame Jeffries of The Ohio State University joins host Dr. Katie Crawford-Lackey to discuss contested visions for post-war America among different groups, the impact of the 13th, 14th, and 15th Amendments, and efforts to disenfranchise Black voters despite Constitutional protections.Dr. Jeffries provides historical context on how progress made during Reconstruction was systematically undermined and discusses the tensions between the letter and spirit of Constitutional amendments. 2024-08-1420 min
The Community's ConversationJourney of Justice: The Civil Rights Act at 60As our country heads into a pivotal 2024 election, we unpack the creation and the legacy of one of the most significant legislative achievements in American history, the 1964 Civil Rights Act. The 60-year-old Civil Right Act – bold, imperfect at creation, and controversial – demanded a fundamental fairness in American life that today remains an unfinished task. In June 1963, President John Kennedy urged Congress to enact a comprehensive civil rights bill, driven by widespread resistance to desegregation and the murder of civil rights activist Medgar Evers. Following Kennedy’s assassination, President Lyndon Johnson championed the bill, ultimately securing its passage the fo...2024-06-0553 min
The Connection with Marty Moss-CoaneHow to confront our nation’s troubled historyThere’s been a lot of fighting over how to teach the history of America – and it’s turned classroom curriculums into political battlefields. Perhaps it’s not surprising that we get emotional confronting our past, with so many painful chapters.
How do we get people to face the ugly truths of the American story? Can we feel sorrow, shame and anger while still taking pride in the things that make this country great? We’ll talk with a social psychologist and a history professor about why we need to teach “hard history” and how to develop the mental too...2024-05-1750 min
100 Campaigns that Changed the WorldFreedom RidesEmilye Crosby, professor of history and the coordinator of Black Studies at SUNY Geneseo, and Hasan Kwame Jeffries, Associate Professor for the History Department in the Ohio State University, reflect on the tactics and strategies of the Freedom Riders. The Freedom Rides were a key part of the American civil rights movement of the 1960s and the Riders rode buses through the American South in 1961 to protest against segregated bus terminals. They tried to use “whites-only” restrooms and lunch counters at bus stations in Alabama, South Carolina and other Southern states. Along their routes, the freedom riders were met with v...2023-11-0338 min
Unpacking 1619 - A Heights Libraries PodcastEpisode 33 – Black Power in Alabama with Hasan Kwame JeffriesHasan Jeffries discusses his book Bloody Lowndes: Civil Rights and Black Power in Alabama’s Black Belt. We talk about what made this rural Alabama County such an important and complicated location in the Civil Rights struggle. How school desegregation and voting registration was still accomplished in the shadow of some of the era’s worst white […]2023-06-2800 min
We the PeopleThe Future of Affirmative ActionThe U.S. Supreme Court is currently weighing two cases involving Harvard University and the University of North Carolina that could end affirmative action in higher education. The National Constitution Center hosted a live program on May 4, 2023, featuring a conversation between constitutional law experts William B. Allen of Michigan State University and Hasan Kwame Jeffries of The Ohio State University. They discuss the history of affirmative action, the current cases before the Court, how the Court might rule in them, and how the outcome of the two cases could affect the future of affirmative action programs across the country. Host Jeffr...2023-05-1156 min
cmdX anDre Articles "Law of WE "podcastThe Future of Affirmative ActionThe U.S. Supreme Court is currently weighing two cases involving Harvard University and the University of North Carolina that could end affirmative action in higher education. The National Constitution Center hosted a live program on May 4, 2023, featuring a conversation between constitutional law experts William B. Allen of Michigan State University and Hasan Kwame Jeffries of The Ohio State University. They discuss the history of affirmative action, the current cases before the Court, how the Court might rule in them, and how the outcome of the two cases could affect the future of affirmative action programs across the country. Host Jeffrey Ros...2023-05-1156 min
Live at the National Constitution CenterThe Future of Affirmative ActionWith the Supreme Court weighing two cases involving Harvard and the University of North Carolina that could end affirmative action in higher education, scholars William B. Allen of Michigan State University and Hasan Kwame Jeffries of The Ohio State University discuss its future. Jeffrey Rosen, president and CEO of the National Constitution Center, moderates. Additional Resources
William B. Allen, “End of Affirmative Action 2023”
William B. Allen, Drew S. Days III, Benjamin L. Hooks, and William Bradford Reynolds, “Is Affirmative Action Constitutional?” AEI Journal on Government and Society
Jonathan Hicks, “Proponents Worry About Supreme Court Review of Affirmat...2023-05-0956 min
Ohio HumansPerfecting Democracy: Why It Matters with Dr. Hasan Kwame JeffriesToday, we’re revisiting our 2021 interview with Dr. Hasan Kwame Jeffries for our Perfecting Democracy series about his book Bloody Lowndes: Civil Rights and Black Power in Alabama’s Black Belt and how race and racism influence voting in the United States.In this episode, journalist Ron Bryant asks Dr. Jeffries what lessons we can learn from how people viewed the Civil Rights Movement as it was unfolding and why understanding slavery is essential to grasping American democracy.This episode is a rebroadcast of "Perfecting Democracy," a series exploring the topic of civic and electoral part...2023-04-1142 mincmdX anDre Articles "Law of WE "podcastThe Constitutional and Moral Philosophy of Dr. Martin Luther KingIn honor of Martin Luther King Day, January 16, 2023, we pay tribute to Dr. King by discussing his historical legacy and constitutional and moral philosophy through his key writings, speeches, and intellectual and moral inspirations and influences. Guests Christopher Brooks, professor of history at East Stroudsburg University, and Hasan Kwame Jeffries, associate professor of history at Ohio State University, discuss some of Dr. King’s most seminal writings and speeches and talk about the key texts, ideas, and writers that influenced Dr. King’s life and work, from Christianity and the Bible, to civil rights figures like Howard Thurmond. Host Jeffrey Rosen...2023-01-1957 min
We the PeopleThe Constitutional and Moral Philosophy of Dr. Martin Luther KingIn honor of Martin Luther King Day, January 16, 2023, we pay tribute to Dr. King by discussing his historical legacy and constitutional and moral philosophy through his key writings, speeches, and intellectual and moral inspirations and influences. Guests Christopher Brooks, professor of history at East Stroudsburg University, and Hasan Kwame Jeffries, associate professor of history at Ohio State University, discuss some of Dr. King’s most seminal writings and speeches and talk about the key texts, ideas, and writers that influenced Dr. King’s life and work, from Christianity and the Bible, to civil rights figures like Howard Thurmond. Host Jeffr...2023-01-1957 min
Best of the Left - Leftist Perspectives on Progressive Politics, News, Culture, Economics and DemocracyA History of Political Violence in the USAir Date 11/15/2022 Today, we take a look at our extremely steady history of political violence from the Revolution, through the Civil War, Reconstruction and Jim Crow, into the Civil Rights era, the Militia Movement and domestic terrorism, and now to our current once-again-radicalized, right-wing movement willing to use and tacitly condone violence as a political tactic. Be part of the show! Leave us a message at 202-999-3991 or email Jay@BestOfTheLeft.com Transcript BestOfTheLeft.com/Support (Get AD FREE Shows and Bonus Content) Join our Discord community! 2022-11-161h 13
Ideas to InnovationTeaching ‘Hard History’ To Help Students Understand Past & Present The topic of civil rights in the United States is never far from the headlines. For almost 250 years, civil rights has remained a complex part of the fabric of America. Helping university students understand the history of civil rights, the important milestones in that ongoing struggle, and what it means for them has been a life’s work of the guest in this episode of Ideas to Innovation Season Two - Hasan Kwame Jeffries, Associate Professor in the Department of History at The Ohio State University. Read more - https://clarivate.com/podcasts/ideas-to-innovation-season-two/ Hosted on Ac...2022-11-0923 min
Live at the National Constitution CenterJuneteenth: Tracing the Origins and SignificanceAs part of the National Constitution Center's two-day celebration commemorating Juneteenth, join a conversation with William B. Allen of Michigan State University and Hasan Kwame Jeffries of The Ohio State University exploring the history and meaning of the holiday, its connection to July 4 and the Declaration of Independence, and more. Jeffrey Rosen, president and CEO of the National Constitution Center, moderates.Stay Connected and Learn MoreContinue the conversation on Facebook and Twitter using @ConstitutionCtr.Sign up to receive Constitution Weekly, our email roundup of constitutional news and debate, at bit.ly/consti...2022-06-2256 min
We the PeopleMLK, the Declaration, and the ConstitutionThe nation celebrated Martin Luther King Jr. Day this week, honoring what would have been his 93rd birthday. In this special episode of We the People, we examine King’s thinking about the relationship between the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution, as well as his views on agape and universal love, and more, through a close reading and analysis of some of his most significant speeches and writings.Joining host Jeffrey Rosen are two of the nation’s leading experts on civil rights and American history. William Allen is emeritus dean and professor of political philosophy at M...2022-01-211h 04
We the PeopleMLK, the Declaration, and the ConstitutionThe nation celebrated Martin Luther King Jr. Day this week, honoring what would have been his 93rd birthday. In this special episode of We the People, we examine King’s thinking about the relationship between the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution, as well as his views on agape and universal love, and more, through a close reading and analysis of some of his most significant speeches and writings.Joining host Jeffrey Rosen are two of the nation’s leading experts on civil rights and American history. William Allen is emeritus dean and professor of political philosophy at M...2022-01-211h 04
cmdX anDre Articles "Law of WE "podcastMLK, the Declaration, and the ConstitutionThe nation celebrated Martin Luther King Jr. Day this week, honoring what would have been his 93rd birthday. In this special episode of We the People, we examine King’s thinking about the relationship between the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution, as well as his views on agape and universal love, and more, through a close reading and analysis of some of his most significant speeches and writings. Joining host Jeffrey Rosen are two of the nation’s leading experts on civil rights and American history. William Allen is emeritus dean and professor of political philosophy at Michigan State Univ...2022-01-211h 04
Getting Schooled PodcastWho Was Martin Luther King Jr.?This week, Abby revisits a conversation with Associate Professor of History at The Ohio State University, Professor Hasan Kwame Jeffries, on the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King.
Professor Hasan and Abby discuss how Martin Luther King Jr. became a symbol for peace and equality, his most impactful contributions to the civil rights movement, and what listeners can learn from his legacy today.
Keep up with Abby after class on Twitter: @AbbyHornacek Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2022-01-1632 min
Teaching Hard HistoryJim Crow: Yesterday and TodayThis season, we’re examining the century between the Civil War and the modern civil rights movement to understand how systemic racism and slavery persisted and evolved after emancipation—and how Black Americans still developed strong institutions during this time. Co-hosts Hasan Kwame Jeffries and Bethany Jay discuss how students need to grasp this history to understand injustices many of them face today, from voter suppression to mass incarceration. Visit the enhanced episode transcript for even more resources about teaching the era of Jim Crow. And Educators! Get a professional development certificate for listening to this...2021-08-2652 min
The City Club of Cleveland Podcast(Mis)understanding Critical Race TheoryIn 2020, the City of Cleveland declared racism a public health crisis, bringing to the forefront honest conversations about systemic racism's influence on equity, access, and human rights. Yet, the debate around Critical Race Theory has been heating up nationwide. In Ohio, two bills are circulating through the statehouse attempting to limit discussion on race in the classroom, and local school boards are grappling with feedback from both sides of the aisles.\r\n\r\nBut what exactly is Critical Race Theory? And what is it NOT? And how has this framework of analysis become the new punching bag in the...2021-08-2000 min
Origins ArchiveJustice Denied: The Killing of Trayvon Martin in Historical PerspectiveJustice Denied: The Killing of Trayvon Martin in Historical Perspective
by HASAN KWAME JEFFRIES2021-07-2023 min
History NotesThe Assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.Written and narrated by Dr. Hasan Kwame Jeffries. A textual version of this video is available at http://origins.osu.edu/milestones/apr....
This is a production of Origins: Current Events in Historical Perspective at the Goldberg Center in the Department of History at The Ohio State University and the Department of History at Miami University. Be sure to subscribe to our channel to receive updates about our videos and podcasts. For more information about Origins: Current Events in Historical Perspective, please visit http://origins.osu.edu.
Audio production by Scott Sprague and Paul Kotheimer, Co...2021-07-1412 min
Our Dirty LaundryThe Haters: Interview with Hasan JeffriesSend us a textToday's interview is with Hasan Kwame Jeffries, author and professor of history at The Ohio State University. Dr. Jeffries hosts the podcast "Teaching Hard History" and gave a TED talk with nearly 1.8 million views on "Why we must confront the painful parts of US history". We talk about having the curiosity to learn and go beyond the narratives and nostalgia we are typically taught in US history, but also why knowledge is not enough. 2021-07-041h 07
PierceCastEpisode 1: Black History Month at Pierce CollegeCo-hosts Joey, Niki and Tony are joined by Coach Rees Wilson from the college’s EDI CARES department. Listen in as we take a look back at Black History Month at Pierce, and learn more about Rees as she shares what inspires her in her role as Retention Manager for the TRiO program. The episode opens with the powerful words of Professor Hasan Kwame Jeffries in the TEDx Talk titled “Why We Must Confront the Painful Parts of U.S. History,” which he presented in February 2020. Listen to the full Tedx Talk here.2021-04-0753 min
With Good ReasonInvisible FoundersScholars, historic interpreters, and descendants of enslaved people recently gathered at Montpelier, the home of James Madison. They were there to create a rubric for historic sites who want to engage descendant communities in their work. Anthropologist Michael Blakey discusses why historical sites must consider the needs and wishes of descendants. And: Historian Hasan Kwame Jeffries says we need to do more to teach our kids about African American history, even when it covers tough subjects.
Later in the show: Justin Reid tells the story of how he set out to find the plantation where his great-great grandfather was enslaved...2021-02-1852 minWith Good ReasonInvisible FoundersScholars, historic interpreters, and descendants of enslaved people recently gathered at Montpelier, the home of James Madison. They were there to create a rubric for historic sites who want to engage descendant communities in their work. Anthropologist Michael Blakey discusses why historical sites must consider the needs and wishes of descendants. And: Historian Hasan Kwame Jeffries says we need to do more to teach our kids about African American history, even when it covers tough subjects.
Later in the show: Justin Reid tells the story of how he set out to find the plantation where his great-great grandfather was enslaved...2021-02-1852 min
History TalkElection 2020: Insights from HistoryOhio State University Department of History faculty experts discuss the historical context of Election 2020. Panelists include: Paula Baker, Associate Professor, Department of History; Nicholas Breyfogle, Associate Professor, Department of History and Director of the Goldberg Center; Susan Hartman, Professor Emerita, Department of History; Clay Howard, Associate Professor, Department of History; and Hasan Kwame Jeffries, Associate Professor, Department of History
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History TalkRace in the Classroom: Teaching Civil RightsJoin hosts Leticia Wiggins and Patrick Potyondy in a conversation with historians—and award-winning teachers—Kevin Boyle, Stephanie Shaw, and Hasan Kwame Jeffries about the importance and difficulties of teaching race and civil rights in the classroom. “Learning about the Civil Rights Movement,” Boyle declares, “really explores the tension between America’s promise and the reality of the United States.” The first part of this conversation, referred to in the current episode, can be found in our previous podcast, “Putting Race on Display: The National Civil Rights Museum.”
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Email: Origins@osu.edu2021-02-0822 minOhio HumansEpisode 23: Perfecting Democracy- Why It Matters- Dr. Hasan Kwame JeffriesHasan Kwame Jeffries was born in Brooklyn, New York. In 1994, he graduated from Morehouse College with a BA in history and, in 2002, he earned his Ph.D. from Duke University. Dr. Jeffries’ academic background and award-winning research on the origins of the Black Power Movement in Alabama has allowed him to develop excellent insights on race and electoral participation in the United States. In this episode, we ask Dr. Jeffries about what lessons can we learn from how people viewed the Civil Rights Movement as it was unfolding and why understanding slavery is essential to grasping American democracy....2021-01-2942 min
Getting Schooled PodcastWho Was Martin Luther King Jr.?This week, Professor Hasan Kwame Jeffries, associate professor of history at The Ohio State University, joins Abby in the classroom to help with her lesson plan on Martin Luther King Jr. They discuss how Martin Luther King Jr. became a symbol for peace and equality, his most impactful contributions to the civil rights movement, and what listeners can learn from his legacy today.
Keep up with Abby after class on Twitter: @AbbyHornacek Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2021-01-1832 min
TEDx ShortsWhy we must confront the painful parts of US historyHasan Kwame Jeffries emphasizes the need to weave historical context, no matter how painful, into our understanding of modern society -- so we can disrupt the continuum of inequality massively affecting marginalized communities. This talk was filmed at TEDxOhioStateUniversity. All TEDx events are organized independently by volunteers in the spirit of TED's mission of ideas worth spreading. To learn more about TEDxSHORTS, the TEDx program, or give feedback on this episode, please visit http://go.ted.com/tedxshorts. Follow TEDx on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TEDx Follow TEDx on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tedx_official...2021-01-1512 min
System Check with Melissa Harris-Perry and Dorian Warren10: Political Violence Is No Anomaly in American HistoryGeorgia made history this week: The state elected a Black Senator on Tuesday for the first time ever. Rev. Raphael Warnock, a Morehouse graduate who serves as senior pastor of the storied Ebenezer Baptist Church once pastored by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., will be representing Georgia in the Senate as soon as the results are certified. Along with the win of his fellow Georgian, Jon Ossoff, the Senate will effectively be in Democratic hands, as will the House and the Presidency.
Sadly, a different kind of history was also made this week, when an angry, violent, mob...2021-01-0835 min
History Talk, the history podcast from Origins: Current Events in Historical PerspectiveElection 2020: Insights from HistoryOhio State University Department of History faculty experts discuss the historical context of Election 2020. Panelists include: Paula Baker, Associate Professor, Department of History; Nicholas Breyfogle, Associate Professor, Department of History and Director of the Goldberg Center; Susan Hartman, Professor Emerita, Department of History; Clay Howard, Associate Professor, Department of History; and Hasan Kwame Jeffries, Associate Professor, Department of History.
An in-text version of this episode can be found at: https://origins.osu.edu/index.php/historytalk/election-2020-insights-history2020-12-0159 min
TEDTalks EducationPourquoi nous devons confronter les parties pénibles de l’histoire américaine | Hasan Kwame JeffriesPour avancer aux États-Unis, nous devons regarder en arrière et confronter l’histoire dure qui a formé les injustices largement répandues. En revisitant une partie du passé importante mais négligée, Hasan Kwame Jeffries insiste sur le besoin de tisser le contexte historique, aussi douloureux qu’il soit, dans notre compréhension de la société moderne — pour pouvoir bouleverser le continuum des injustices dressé contre les communautés marginalisées.2020-09-2413 minTED Talks EducationWhy we must confront the painful parts of US history | Hasan Kwame JeffriesTo move forward in the United States, we must look back and confront the difficult history that has shaped widespread injustice. Revisiting a significant yet overlooked piece of the past, Hasan Kwame Jeffries emphasizes the need to weave historical context, no matter how painful, into our understanding of modern society -- so we can disrupt the continuum of inequality massively affecting marginalized communities.2020-09-2413 minTEDTalks 교육우리가 미국의 고통스러운 역사를 마주해야 하는 이유 | 하산 콰메 제프리즈(Hasan Kwame Jeffries)미국에서 앞으로 나아가기 위해, 광범위한 불평등을 형성했던 어려운 역사를 마주하고 돌아봐야만 합니다. 중요한 재논의는 과거의 일부를 보지 않고 넘어가는것입니다. 하산 콰메 제프리즈는 우리의 현대 사회 이해심 속으로 아무리 고통스러워해도, 역사적인 문맥을 짜기 위해 필요성을 강조합니다. 그래서 우리는 소외된 지역사회에 맞서 부당함의 연속을 방해할 수 있습니다.2020-09-2413 minTEDTalks EducaçãoPor que devemos confrontar as difíceis verdades da história estadunidense | Hasan Kwame JeffriesPara progredir nos Estados Unidos, devemos olhar para trás e confrontar a dura história que moldou a injustiça amplamente difundida. Revisitando uma parte significativa porém negligenciada do passado, Hasan Kwame Jeffries enfatiza a necessidade de entrelaçar o contexto histórico, não importa o quão doloroso, com nosso entendimento da sociedade moderna, para que possamos interromper as injustiças contra comunidades marginalizadas.2020-09-2413 minTEDTalks EducaciónPor qué debemos confrontar la dura verdad de la Historia estadounidense | Hasan Kwame JeffriesPara avanzar en Estados Unidos, necesitamos mirar atrás y confrontar la difícil historia que dio forma a tremendas injusticias. Revisitando un momento significativo del pasado que es frecuentemente pasado por alto, Hasan Kwame Jeffries enfatiza la necesidad de entrelazar el contexto histórico, sin importar lo doloroso que sea, con nuestra comprensión de la sociedad modera, para poder detener la serie de injusticias que enfrentan las comunidades marginadas.2020-09-2413 min
Dr. Hasan Kwame Jeffries: Bill Clinton’s comments regarding Stokely CarmichaelMichael Imhotep host of The African History Network Show on 8-2-20 on 910 AM Superstation WFDF Detroit welcomed Dr. Hasan Kwame Jeffries to discuss Bill Clinton’s comments regarding Kwame Toure (Stokely Carmichael) at John Lewis’s funeral, SNCC, Black Power, Civil Rights History, etc..; Lebron James and team mates take a knee during the National Anthem; Ota Benga gets an apology from The Bronx Zoo; Pres. Obama talks about Voting Rights and Passing The Voting Rights Bill at John Lewis’ funeral.; Coronovirus Update: U.S. Single Day death toll surpasses 1,000 for 6 days as infection rate increases, still NO National Plan f...2020-08-032h 49
The Black AthletePolicing and ProtestIn this episode, we are joined by historians Carl Suddler and Hasan Kwame Jeffries, to discuss the policing and protest in the wake of the murders of George Floyd and Brianna Taylor. We put this moment in historical context and also discuss how white coaches are mishandling this moment.2020-06-051h 04
Leading By HistoryS2 Ep. 5 - Still Teaching Hard History (feat. Dr. Hasan Kwame Jeffries)In this episode of Leading By History, Historian Ma'asehyahu Isra-Ul speaks with Dr. Hasan Kwame Jeffries of the Teaching Hard History Podcast fame (https://www.tolerance.org/podcasts/teaching-hard-history/american-slavery). Discussing how teachers should navigate difficult subjects like slavery, the use of the "N-Word" in classrooms and how educators should "re-vision" curricula to engage historical truth, this episode is one that you will want to listen to again and again. Grab a seat and invite the educators you know to be a part of a relevant and ongoing discussion on things every history teacher needs to consider...2020-03-1634 min
BPL Programs1619: American Enslavement 400 Years Later / Dr. Hasan JeffriesFour hundred years ago, on August 20, 1619, a ship carrying about 20 enslaved Africans arrived in the British colony of Virginia. Though the United States did not even exist yet, their arrival marked its foundation, the beginning of the system of slavery on which the country was built. Dr. Jeffries examines the development of enslavement in the Americas and the many ways the legacy of slavery continues to shape and define life in the United States.
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Dr. Hasan Kwame Jeffries was born in the Crown Heights section of Brooklyn, New York. After graduating from Midwood High...2019-12-1600 min
Teaching Hard HistoryComing Soon: Conversations with Andrés ReséndezAndrés Reséndez is the author of The Other Slavery: The Uncovered Story of Indian Enslavement in America. His work has changed conventional wisdom about the institution of slavery in the Atlantic World. Over the next two episodes, host Hasan Kwame Jeffries and Reséndez will discuss key turning points in this history—exploring how it expands our understanding of the transatlantic slave trade and the lasting legacy of colonialism, which continues to reverberate in our communities. Be sure to join us. And you'll find a full episode transcript on our site.2019-11-2504 min
The Cult of Pedagogy Podcast125: Think Twice Before Doing Another Historical SimulationHistorical simulations can be a powerful teaching tool that fully immerses students in an experience, but when it comes to traumatic or violent periods, like slavery, there really isn't a good way to do them. My guest Hasan Kwame Jeffries talks with me about why teachers should avoid these kinds of simulations, and what to do instead.2019-07-0740 min