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Race and History: Overcoming Uncomfortable Truths in America

Offered By: The Aspen Institute via YouTube

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American History Courses Education & Teaching Courses Civil Rights Courses Social Justice Courses Slavery Courses Trauma Courses

Course Description

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Explore how history can be used to confront and overcome uncomfortable truths about race in America in this thought-provoking interview with Bryan Stevenson, Founder and Executive Director of Equal Justice Initiative. Delve into topics such as truth and reconciliation, the urgency of addressing historical injustices, and the role of education in fostering a more inclusive society. Gain insights on the complexities of honoring historical figures, the impact of trauma, and the importance of human choice in shaping our collective future. Learn about innovative history interventions and their potential to promote understanding and healing in a diverse society.

Syllabus

Why History
Truth and Reconciliation
Pressure for Urgency
Making History Urgent
Making Slavery a National Problem
The Fisher Case
Colorblind Society
Hope
Trauma
Honoring Wilson
Complexity
Human Choice
Textbooks
History Interventions
President Obama
Lonnie Bunch


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The Aspen Institute

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