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Coined in the middle of the nineteenth century, the term "voodoo" has been deployed largely by people in the U.S. to refer to spiritual practices--real or imagined--among people of African descent. "Voodoo" is one way that white people have invoked t... more

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Return of the King: The Rebirth of Muhammad Ali and the Rise of Atlanta (U Nebraska Press, 2025) tells the story of Muhammad Ali’s return to the ring in 1970, after a more than three-year suspension for refusing his draft notice as a conscientious o... more

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Taco (Bloomsbury, 2025) is a deep dive into the most iconic Mexican food from the perspective of a Mexico City native. In a narrative that moves from Mexico to the United States and back, Dr. Ignacio M. Sánchez Prado discusses the definition of the t... more

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Dr. Danielle Boaz
Associate Professor of Africana Studies at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte and author of 'Voodoo: The History of a Racial Slur'
University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Episode: Danielle N. Boaz, "Voodoo: The History of a Racial Slur" (Oxford UP, 2023)
Dr. Blair LM Kelley
Joel R. Williamson Distinguished Professor of Southern Studies at the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill
University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill
Episode: Blair Kelley, "Black Folk: The Roots of the Black Working Class" (LIveright, 2023)
Thomas Aiello
Professor of History and Africana Studies and Animal Studies
Valdosta State University
Episode: Thomas Aiello, "Return of the King: The Rebirth of Muhammad Ali and the Rise of Atlanta" (U Nebraska Press, 2025)
Dr. O. Jennifer Dixon-McKnight
Associate Professor of History and African American Studies at Winthrop University and author of 'We Paved the Way'.
Winthrop University
Episode: O. Jennifer Dixon-McKnight, "We Paved the Way: Black Women and the Charleston Hospital Workers' Campaign" (UP of Mississippi, 2025)
Dr. Caroline Peyton
Associate professor of teaching in the Department of History at the University of Memphis
University of Memphis
Episode: Caroline Peyton, "Radioactive Dixie: A Nuclear History of the American South" (U Georgia Press, 2025)
Brian Martin
Retired newspaper journalist and author of 'From Underground Railroad to Rebel Refuge'
ECW Press
Episode: Brian Martin, "From Underground Railroad to Rebel Refuge: Canada and the Civil War" (ECW Press, 2022)
Sonya Lea
Writer and writing mentor
University Press of Kentucky
Episode: Sonya Lea, "American Bloodlines: Reckoning with Lynch Culture" (UP of Kentucky, 2025)
David Silkenat
Senior lecturer in American history at the University of Edinburgh
University of Edinburgh
Episode: David Silkenat, "Scars on the Land: An Environmental History of Slavery in the American South" (Oxford UP, 2022)
Dr. Sylvia Hoffert
Historian specializing in women's history
University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Episode: Sylvia D. Hoffert, "Wagging Tongues and Tittle Tattle: Gossip, Rumor, and Reputation in a Small Southern Town" (U Georgia Press, 2025)

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Gwyneth Mellinger, "Racializing Objectivity: How the White Southern Press Used Journalism Standards to Defend Jim Crow" (U Massachusetts Press, 2024)
Q: What was the most surprising thing that you learned while researching and writing this?
I found that many white journalists who wouldn't consider themselves racist were complicit with segregationists due to manipulated journalism standards.
Gwyneth Mellinger, "Racializing Objectivity: How the White Southern Press Used Journalism Standards to Defend Jim Crow" (U Massachusetts Press, 2024)
Q: What drew you to this topic in the first place, and if you have any advice for what journalists today can take from this history?
I was drawn to this topic because it documents how institutional racism functions subtly, and journalists should critically examine the use of concepts like merit and patriotism.
Gwyneth Mellinger, "Racializing Objectivity: How the White Southern Press Used Journalism Standards to Defend Jim Crow" (U Massachusetts Press, 2024)
Q: Could you explain the evolution and the role of the black press at the time?
The black press emerged alongside the abolition movement and grew in stature during the mid-20th century, providing voices for those excluded from mainstream media and responding to racial issues.
Erika Pani, "Torn Asunder: Republican Crises and Civil Wars in the United States and Mexico, 1848-1867" (UNC Press, 2025)
Q: What would you hope this reader, what idea or what major point or takeaway would you hope this reader would come away from this book understanding and remembering?
I hope readers understand that despite profound differences, there are political experiences shared across the border, and that the nature of the republic is both fragile and resilient, relying on the efforts of the citizens to continually engage in governance.
Sonya Lea, "American Bloodlines: Reckoning with Lynch Culture" (UP of Kentucky, 2025)
Q: What does Lynch Culture mean in the present day context?
Lynch Culture is deeply embedded in systemic racism and affects modern society, exemplified by legal lynchings that deny fairness and justice to marginalized groups.

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This channel presents in-depth discussions featuring scholars who explore their recently published research focusing on various aspects of the American South. Topics range from historical perspectives to cultural influences, touching on significant themes such as race, identity, and agriculture. The conversations aim to illuminate the complexities of Southern narratives and their broader implications in contemporary society. With a commitment to public education and scholarly dialogue, the channel offers listeners a comprehensive understanding of the American South's rich tapestry through engaging interviews with experts.

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