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Teaching Hard History

Learning for Justice
American Slavery
Slavery
Civil Rights Movement
Civil War
Teaching Tolerance
12 Years a Slave
Film Education
Diverse Experiences Of Enslaved People
Jim Crow Laws
Steven Thurston Oliver
Fugitive Slave Act
Education
Reconstruction
Middle Passage
Amistad
Glory
Gone With the Wind
Resistance
American Revolution
National Civil Rights Museum

From Learning for Justice and host Hasan Kwame Jeffries, Ph.D., Teaching Hard History brings us the crucial history we should have learned through the voices of leading scholars and educators. The series, which includes four seasons that originally aired from 2018 to 2022, begins with the long and brutal legacy of slavery and reaches through the victories of and violent responses to the Civil Righ... more

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At James Madison's Montpelier, an exhibit models how to explore American slavery at a historic site through the commitment to accuracy and truth about slavery and engagement with the descendants of the enslaved community. Christian Cotz, Price Thomas... more

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Building on the discussion of "Slavery in the Constitution," historian Paul Finkelman examines the connections among the Constitution, the Supreme Court, politics and slavery. This episode offers insights into the ideologies and tensions that shaped ... more

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Constitutional and legal historian Paul Finkelman explains the critical role slavery played in the founding of the United States and how the politics of slavery shaped the U.S. Constitution in ways that are still evident today. Join host Hasan Kwame ... more

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Film historian Ron Briley returns with more suggestions for teaching through film — from thought-provoking documentaries and feature films to miniseries. Spanning productions from the works of Ken Burns to the blockbuster Black Panther, this episode ... more

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Recent Guests

Christian Cotz
Director of Education and Visitor Engagement, James Madison's Montpelier
Montpelier
Episode: Confronting Hard History at Montpelier
Price Thomas
Director of Marketing and Communications, Montpelier
Montpelier
Episode: Confronting Hard History at Montpelier
Patrice Preston Grimes
Associate Professor of Social Studies Education and Associate Dean in the Office of African American Affairs, University of Virginia
University of Virginia
Episode: Confronting Hard History at Montpelier
Paul Finkelman
Legal historian and president of Gratz College
Gratz College
Episode: Slavery in the Supreme Court
Ron Briley
Film historian and retired educator
Sandia Preparatory School
Episode: Film and the History of Slavery
Deirdre Cooper Owens
Assistant Professor of History at Queens College, City University of New York and author of Medical Bondage.
Queens College, City University of New York
Episode: Diverse Experience of the Enslaved
Christy Clark Pujara
Associate Professor of History at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and author of Dark Work, The Business of Slavery in Rhode Island.
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Episode: Slavery and the Northern Economy
Bethany Jay
Historian and Associate Professor of History at Salem State University
Salem State University
Episode: Slavery and the Civil War, Part 2

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Hasan Kwame Jeffries
Host of Teaching Hard History

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4.7 out of 5 stars from 683 ratings
  • A RESOURCE!

    Thank you so much. Every series, every episode…it’s the most captivating and informative content I’ve received. It breaks each topic and concept down and removes the ignorance that surrounds its taboo

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    Selmohsix
    United States2 months ago
  • Teaching Hard History

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  • The Effects of Slavery on the US Constitution

    I ABSOLUTELY loved listening to this episode of American History though it is disturbing and disgusting that humans treated and continue to mistreat people in deplorable ways. It always baffled me that American fought freedom from tyranny and oppression from England but enslaved hundreds and millions. The only reason they did so was to try and convince themselves that dark skinned and brown skinned and red skinned PEOPLE were and are not human. And to this day, that that thinking prevails.

    I al... more

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    United States7 months ago
  • Arm Yourself With Knowledge

    Those who gave this podcast 1 star and with a negative comment is the exact reason why this podcast is needed. Thank you for this podcast. History is how we got here. Without it where would we be.

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    Warrior1016
    United States10 months ago
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    That’s it. That’s all. Whitey bad, black good.

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Film and the History of Slavery
Q: What specific films does Ron Briley recommend for teaching about American slavery?
Briley recommends films like '12 Years a Slave', 'Amistad', 'Glory', and 'Gone with the Wind' for their educational value and insights into the African American experience.

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What is Teaching Hard History about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A history-focused series that centers on the legacy of slavery, the Civil Rights era, and the ongoing struggles around race and education. Across recent episodes, topics include how museums reframe narratives to include enslaved people and their descendants, the constitutional and legal implications of slavery, the use of film and pedagogy to teach difficult histories, and strategies for teaching hard history in classrooms. The show often features historians, museum directors, and educators who connect scholarly analysis with practical teaching approaches, making it a strong resource for educators, researchers, and policy-minded listeners seeking rigorous context and actionable insights. A notable strength is the blend of scholarly depth wi... more

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2. Price Thomas
3. Patrice Preston Grimes
4. Paul Finkelman
5. Ron Briley
6. Deirdre Cooper Owens
7. Christy Clark Pujara
8. Bethany Jay

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