A visit to the 2019 Juneteenth celebration in Eau Claire, WI.
History that Matters: The Underground Railroad
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Eric Foner is one of the preeminent US historians, particularly for the period of the 1800s involving slavery, the Civil War, & Reconstruction. His latest book is Gateway to Freedom: The Hidden History of the Underground Railroad, which follows The Fiery Trial: Abraham Lincoln & American Slavery.
Curing Down-home Racism on Tomlinson Hill
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In writing this book, Chris Tomlinson asks himself the question, "What crimes had my ancestors committed to maintain their power and privilege? Did they know what they did was wrong? As an American and Texan, I wanted to understand the sins of our fathers."
Uncovering Black Independence History (& More)
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In Mumbet's Declaration of Independence, Gretchen Woelfle, brings to life the true story of Elizabeth Freeman (Mumbet), whose efforts & determination led slavery to be declared unconstitutional in Massachusetts in 1783. Gretchen writes books for youth on a variety of social justice & environmental topics.
What God Has Joined - One Man, One Woman?
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Reflections on proposed legislation defining marriage as "one man, one woman". What is kind, good and necessary - and what is God's will?
Making Eternal Judgements - Slavery, Sexism, Homophobia
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Looking at the "obvious evil" of the past to help distinguish the evil we're doing now.
Move to Amend - Fighting Corporate Power AGAIN!
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MoveToAmend.org is a nationwide effort to reverse the Citizens United Supreme Court Decision. Rick Jurmain, engineer, co-owner of a very successful local corporation, and founder of Chippewa Valley Move to Amend, is passionate about reclaiming the people's rightful place over corporations, again, and he helps us learn from the historical record of American's rising up against corporate tyrants.
Philosophy of War and Nonviolence - Robert Holmes
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Dr Robert Holmes is Professor of Philosophy at the University of Rochester in NY, with a specialty in peace and nonviolence who has taught, written and spoken extensively on related topics.
Racial Innocence - Civil Rights, Racism, Dolls & Uncle Tom's Cabin
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Robin Bernstein traces the roots & mechanisms of racism in Racial Innocence: Performing American Childhood from Slavery to Civil Rights. Robin's piercing analysis and thorough research ferret out gems of both fact and insight, providing powerful resources for those working to reduce racism and its propaganda.