The Reckoning: Facing the Legacy of Slavery in America
Spotlight Media LLCThe Reckoning traces the history and lasting impact of slavery in America by looking at how the institution unfolded in Kentucky. The state remained in the Union during the Civil War, but many white Kentuckians fought to hang onto slavery and the wealth the enslaved provided. In the years that followed, former Unionists and Confederates banded together to violently deny black citizens a seat at th... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 11 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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| Categories | DocumentaryHistorySociety & Culture | ||||
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If you live in Kentucky, it is hard to avoid hearing the state song, My Old Kentucky Home. But it is a song with a lot of historical baggage relating to the legacy of slavery and Jim Crow in Kentucky. Our guest, historian Emily Bingham, will help us ... more
There are clear lines that connect the legacy of slavery to many of our present day issues, including the racial inequities of COVID-19 infection and deaths, wealth inequality, and ongoing police brutality. A true and deep understanding of our histor... more
In addition to being a slave trader and the kidnapper of Henrietta Wood (which we heard about in our last episode), Kentuckian Zebulon Ward made a fortune as a pioneer of the convict leasing system, which, through a loophole in the 13th Amendment, co... more
In 1848, Henrietta Wood was delighted to be granted her freedom when her enslaver moved to Ohio, a free state. But five years later, she was kidnapped, taken across the river to Kentucky, and sold back into slavery for another 13 years. In 1878, she ... more
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- The Best! TY!
This is the best history podcast I have ever heard! I am bummed that there are so few episodes, although I am sure it took an enormous amount of work to produce and on such a professional level. I learned everything I know about slavery in Kentucky from this podcast even though I was born in Lexington and lived there for 27 years, including attending UK. There is so much more to tell and, again, I wish Dan Gediman and the team had had the opportunity to do so. TY for your great work!
Apple Podcasts5AlisaMJ
United States8 months ago - Excellent & thoughtful
This podcast is a fantastic addition to a growing body of work that delves deep into the foundations of US society and the ongoing efforts by white peoples to sustain racial hierarchies. As an academic, I found each podcast to be well supported with research. I highly recommend a listen.
Apple Podcasts5J Ruth Sun
Canada2 years ago - The best.
This is one of the best comprehensive explanations of our national racial history and thereby current situation that I have heard. I wish more would be made. And I hope many people listen.
Apple Podcasts5gwynn fister bowlingUnited States3 years ago - History Relevant to Our Time
White Privilege, Reparations, Institutionalized Racism: these are hot button topic of our time that many of us stake out positions on, and enter into arguments about without historical context. Listen to this podcast and you will be much better equipped to understand why racial disparities exist today. You will also get a sense as to why an attempt should be made to right the racial wrongs of our collective past. more
Apple Podcasts5YpsiTucky04United States3 years ago - What We Forget
Why do white people and the nation at large forget what slavery really was? Listen here to find out. Fantastic podcast!
Apple Podcasts5Kentucky LiferUnited States4 years ago
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