Unpacking 1619 - A Heights Libraries Podcast
Heights LibrariesUnpacking 1619 features interviews with scholars from around the country in which we unpack topics relating to the 1619 Project and race in America. Hosted by Adult Services Librarian John Piche.
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 106 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Society & CultureHistory | |||
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Episodes feature in-depth conversations with scholars, journalists, and practitioners who examine race, law, history, and society through a critical lens. Topics frequently center on civil rights, racial justice, colonial legacies, and the interaction between policy, culture, and identity in America. Guests wrestle with complex ideas—from Supreme Court jurisprudence and constitutional theory to anti-colonial thought and the history of social movements—often linking historical events to contemporary debates. The show stands out for its rigorous scholarly focus, willingness to explore difficult questions, and its posture of grounding discussions in primary sources and historical context, making it valuable for listeners aiming to deepen under... more
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Recent guests on Unpacking 1619 include:
1. Cedric Merlin Powell
2. Adam Shatz
3. Elaine Weiss
4. Rina Bliss
5. Amanda Moore
6. Tonja Jacobi
7. Bennett Parten
8. Annie Menzel
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