African-American Studies

ST Medical Monday on Juneteenth: "The Stories of Black Women Who Fought to Become Physicians, from the Civil War to the 21st Century" (Encore)

"An eye-opening history of nine African American women in medicine.... This immersive tribute to a group of pioneering women will inspire readers of all backgrounds." -- Publishers Weekly

"Say Anarcha: A Young Woman, a Devious Surgeon, and the Harrowing Birth of Modern Women's Health"

"Rigorous and innovative.... Hallman successfully transforms Anarcha from historical object to subject, and shines a light on the contentious rise of medical ethics in the 19th century. It's a must-read." -- Publishers Weekly

A conversation with Dr. Mary Frances Berry

Our esteemed guest, who's speaking tonight (the 24th) on the TU campus, was the chairwoman (as appointed by President Clinton) of the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights from 1993 to 2004.

ST presents Museum Confidential: "Souls Grown Deep Like Rivers"

We learn all about an art exhibition, opening soon in London, which collects 60+ works made by noted African-American artists over the past century.

The American South...at the Royal Academy of Arts

Museum Confidential: Season 7, Episode 12.

"Twice as Hard: The Stories of Black Women Who Fought to Become Physicians, from the Civil War to the 21st Century"

"An eye-opening history of nine African American women in medicine.... This immersive tribute to a group of pioneering women will inspire readers of all backgrounds." -- Publishers Weekly

The Hidden History of Black Cinema

Museum Confidential: Season 7, Episode 1.

"The Rage of Innocence: How America Criminalizes Black Youth" (Encore)

A professor at the Georgetown University Law Center examines the foundations of racist policing in America

With the Juneteenth holiday approaching, we revisit our discussion of "Unsung: Unheralded Narratives of American Slavery and Abolition"

"[A] remarkable anthology.... As a whole, this collection showcases the vastness of Black thinking and writing, and nicely complements works by Martha S. Jones and Stephanie E. Jones-Rogers. Complete with a list of suggestions for further reading, this winning anthology is a must for all interested in Black history, but unsure where to start." -- Library Journal (starred review)

"We Refuse to Forget: A True Story of Black Creeks, American Identity, and Power"

"Gayle's rich and important book reminds us that American history is more surprising, terrible, and, yes, inspiring than we often care to know. The history he weaves is deeply relevant to today's movements for racial justice and Indigenous rights." -- Heather McGhee, author of "The Sum of Us"