Podcast Episodes

The Black Middle Class Fighting for a Foothold

Season 7 Episode 5

In this episode Dr. Hettie V. Williams is in conversation with Dr. Angela Simms about the Black Middle Class in a Baltimore suburb. Williams is profe…

7 hours ago

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The King of the North: A Discussion with Jeanne Theoharis

Season 7 Episode 4

This week Dr. Hettie V. Williams is in conversation with Dr. Jeanne Theoharis about the Civil Rights Movement in the North. Williams is professor of …

4 weeks, 1 day ago

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Lewis Thomas on Education and Black Men

Season 7 Episode 3

This week Dr. Hettie V. Williams is in conversation with Dr. Lewis F. Thomas, III about education, Black men, and mentoring. Williams is a professor …

2 months ago

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Barbara Jordan: She Changed the Nation

Season 7 Episode 2

This week Dr. Hettie V. Williams is in conversation with Dr. Mary Ellen Curtin about her recent book She Changed the Nation: Barbara Jordan’s Life an…

3 months, 3 weeks ago

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The Rise and Fall of the House of Diggs

Season 7 Episode 1

This week Dr. Hettie V. Williams is in conversation with Dr. Marion Orr about his recent book House of Diggs: The Rise and Fall of America’s Most Con…

4 months, 2 weeks ago

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Women of Color in Academia

Season 6 Episode 11

This is the finale episode of season 6. In this episode, Hettie V. Williams discusses women of color in the academy with Drs. Zaneta Rago-Craft and N…

2 years, 10 months ago

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The Black Athlete Revolt: A Conversation with Shaun M. Anderson

Season 6 Episode 10

In this episode, Hettie V. Williams discusses Black athletes, political protest, and social justice with Shaun M. Anderson. Williams is an Associate …

2 years, 10 months ago

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Jumping the Broom: A Conversation with Tyler D. Parry

Season 6 Episode 9

Season 6, Episode 9

In this episode, Hettie V. Williams discusses the broomstick wedding ritual with Tyler D. Parry. Williams is Associate Professor o…

2 years, 10 months ago

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Origins and Impact of Hip Hop

Season 6 Episode 8

In this episode, Hettie V. Williams discusses the origins and impact of hip hop with Anwar Uhuru as part of a series of episodes to commemorate the 5…

2 years, 10 months ago

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The African Presence in Latin American Culture

Season 6 Episode 7

In this episode Hettie V. Williams discusses the African Presence in Latin America with Luis Mora-Ballesteros. Williams is Associate Professor of Afr…

2 years, 11 months ago

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