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Teaching Hard History

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

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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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

Film has long shaped our nation’s historical memory — for good and bad. Film historian Ron Briley offers ways to responsibly use films in the classroom to more accurately frame the narrative of American slavery and Reconstruction. Join host Hasan Kwa... more

The experiences of enslaved people varied greatly based on a variety of factors, including time, location, crop, labor performed, size of slaveholding and gender. Yet, most students leave school thinking enslaved people lived like the biased represen... more

For a more complete picture of enslaved people’s experiences, we need to expand our understanding of resistance. Kenneth S. Greenberg, Ph.D., examines the numerous ways enslaved African Americans incorporated resistance into every aspect of their liv... more

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Recent Guests

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, Associate Professor of History at The Ohio State University.

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4.7 out of 5 stars from 649 ratings
  • 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.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Warrior1016
    United States3 months ago
  • Whitey bad

    That’s it. That’s all. Whitey bad, black good.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Ezra Chuck
    United States7 months ago
  • Where are you all?

    I love this show. You all need to bring it back! I’ll be a donor! Please come back.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lex the Teacher
    United States9 months ago
  • Eye Opening

    This podcast is really insightful. I had no idea that the education that I received on slavery was so skewed to one viewpoint. Citing sources and providing a framework for how to educate others is incredibly helpful and very important for future Americans.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Help?!?!?!?!
    United Statesa year ago
  • False friends

    This program completely erases the Jewish contribution to the civil rights movements. Like the SNCC, SLPC was founded, funded, and lead by Jews. And just as the Young Militants kicked Jews out of the SNCC, the neo-Young Militants at the SPLC are kicking Jews out of their own history.

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    Levi2222222
    United States2 years ago

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Some listeners express concerns over perceived biases in the content, feeling that certain aspects of history are emphasized while neglecting others.
The podcast is valued as a resource for educators seeking to facilitate important discussions around race and history in the classroom, fostering a sense of community among teachers.
Listeners greatly appreciate the insightful and educational content, noting its effectiveness in providing critical historical perspectives that are often overlooked in traditional curricula.

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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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The series focuses on addressing and understanding critical moments in American history, particularly the legacy of slavery and its impact on contemporary society. It explores themes of education, empathy, and the role of educators in conveying complex narratives about slavery, the Civil Rights Movement, and racial tensions in America. By bringing in voices of leading scholars and educators, it aims to equip teachers and listeners with the resources and knowledge necessary to tackle sensitive historical topics effectively. The podcast emphasizes the importance of confronting uncomfortable truths and fostering dialogue around these historical events to promote a better understanding of America's past and present.

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Teaching Hard History launched 8 years ago and published 76 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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