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Currencies of Cruelty: Slavery, Freak Shows, and the Performance Archive (NYU Press, 2026) is a bold and incisive reconsideration of the relationship between enslavement, disability, and performance in 19th- and early 20th-century America; a time whe... more

3 Apr 2026 • 59 min

Tyesha Maddox, "A Home Away from Home: Mutual Aid, Political Activism, and Caribbean American Identity" (U Pennsylvania Press, 2024)

A Home Away from Home: Mutual Aid, Political Activism, and Caribbean American Identity (U Pennsylvania Press, 2024) examines the significance of Caribbean American mutual aid societies and benevolent associations to the immigrant experience, part... more

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Episode: Lisa Nakamura, "The Inattention Economy: How Women of Color Built the Internet" (U Minnesota Press, 2026)

Antwain Hunter

Assistant Professor of History at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill

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Episode: Antwain K. Hunter, "A Precarious Balance: Firearms, Race, and Community in North Carolina, 1715-1865" (UNC Press, 2025)

Ethelene Whitmire

Author of The Remarkable Life of Reed Peggram, The Man Who Stared Down World War II in the Name of Love

University of Wisconsin–Madison (Information School/African American Studies), Author

Episode: Ethelene Whitmire, "The Remarkable Life of Reed Peggram" (Viking, 2026)

Jessica Levy

Author of Black Power, Inc.: Corporate America and the Rise of Multinational Empowerment Politics

Purchase College, SUNY

Episode: Jessica Ann Levy, "Black Power, Inc.: Corporate America and the Rise of Multinational Empowerment Politics" (U Pennsylvania Press, 2026)

Austin McCoy

Assistant Professor of History at West Virginia University

West Virginia University

Episode: Austin McCoy, "Living in a D.A.I.S.Y. Age: The Music, Culture, and World De La Soul Made" (Atria/One Signal, 2026)

Michelle Adams

Henry M. Butzel Professor of Law, University of Michigan

University of Michigan

Episode: Michelle Adams, "The Containment: Detroit, the Supreme Court, and the Battle for Racial Justice in the North" (FSG Press, 2025)

Selina Nwulu

Author of Black Climates (Chatto & Windus, 2025)

Chatto & Windus / academic writer and poet

Episode: Selina Nwulu, "Black Climates: Notes on Race, Our Environment, and Visions for Equitable Futures" (Chatto & Windus, 2025)

Dr. Dana Williams

Professor of African American literature and Dean of the Graduate School at Howard University

Howard University

Episode: Dana A. Williams, "Toni at Random: The Iconic Writer's Legendary Editorship" (Amistad, 2025)

Danielle Wiggins

Author of Black Excellence, Atlanta and the Making of Modern Black Liberalism

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Episode: Danielle Wiggins, "Black Excellence: Atlanta and the Making of Modern Black Liberalism" (U Pennsylvania Press, 2025)

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4.6 out of 5 stars from 211 ratings

They always feature my fav scholars and thinkers
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@bodegaautumn
United Statesa year ago
Varied and interesting
So many excellent authors discuss their books on this podcast that I wouldn’t have found out about otherwise. Thank you for this great channel of information!
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Sol na Laje
United Kingdom2 years ago
Host needs moderation work
First, honor and excitement for this podcast — Listened to the “Silencing the Past” Trouillot episode which brought together some stellar scholars to a round table to discuss the impact of the text in our recent years, in and following 2020. Interspersed between scholars’ remarks about the text or social events, McNeil might chime in, “that’s really interesting” or “wow, that’s incredible” or but added so very little in the way of building, or drawing connections between ideas, I found myself sk... more
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technique over topics
United States3 years ago
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Are there African Americans who write books on African American history? Really!?!? Do better or end this.
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Clone B.
United States3 years ago
15 January 2023
Very informative, thank you.
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Ethelene Whitmire, "The Remarkable Life of Reed Peggram" (Viking, 2026)

Q: Can you tell us about yourself and how you came to write this book, The Remarkable Life of Reed Peggram?

I'm an academic who shifted into African American studies and biography, drawn to forgotten or overlooked figures. My path included researching Reed Peggram through diaries, letters, and archives across several countries, which shaped the book's narrative.

Jessica Ann Levy, "Black Power, Inc.: Corporate America and the Rise of Multinational Empowerment Politics" (U Pennsylvania Press, 2026)

Q: Why did Emory and other institutions pivot toward partial divestment and social responsibility, and how did this relate to broader trends in privatization and funding?

Institutions pursued partial divestment and social responsibility to balance moral positioning with financial realities, relying on codes of conduct and corporate partnerships to maintain influence and funding while addressing domestic racial issues.

Jessica Ann Levy, "Black Power, Inc.: Corporate America and the Rise of Multinational Empowerment Politics" (U Pennsylvania Press, 2026)

Q: Did Black empowerment push or add energy to the Black Power movement, and was linking to the Anti-Apartheid Movement necessary for its success in the United States?

Black empowerment drew energy from Black Power by reframing militancy into organized, institution-building efforts, while its linkage to the anti-apartheid movement provided new international momentum and access to funding and attention that helped sustain U.S. activism through different eras.

Michelle Adams, "The Containment: Detroit, the Supreme Court, and the Battle for Racial Justice in the North" (FSG Press, 2025)

Q: Where did you come up with that idea for the containment concept, and how does it explain the main parts of your book?

Adams explains that the containment emerged from the legal strategy of linking housing segregation to school segregation, using census maps to show how systemic patterns confined Black residents, and then framing a broader narrative that connects local Detroit struggles to national constitutional questions about desegregation.

Selina Nwulu, "Black Climates: Notes on Race, Our Environment, and Visions for Equitable Futures" (Chatto & Windus, 2025)

Q: Why critique terms like eco-anxiety, and how does this relate to your broader critique of universalism in climate discourse?

Selina argues that eco-anxiety often centers whiteness and temporality, and that recognizing diverse experiences prevents a one-size-fits-all narrative, enabling more meaningful engagement with communities most affected by climate change.

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This program features in-depth conversations with scholars and authors about newly published research across African American studies, with a strong emphasis on history, race, culture, and social justice. Episodes typically center on a single book or research project, weaving archival material, historical context, and contemporary relevance. A notable edge is the focus on Atlanta-centered histories, Black liberalism, racialized space, and the intersections of culture, policy, and activism, often highlighting how scholarly work connects to public policy and community impact. The format often blends rigorous scholarly discussion with accessible storytelling, making it valuable for researchers, students, and professionals seeking well-cited pe... more

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