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3 episodes with Lies My Teacher Told Me
2 episodes with Lies My Teacher Told Me
2 episodes with Lies My Teacher Told Me
2 episodes with Lies My Teacher Told Me
2 episodes with Lies My Teacher Told Me
On my flight to NYC last week, I casually asked if there were any events happening in the city while I was there. Reggie, who you may remember from his New Hardware video, and as the person who coined the term “indie-pilled”, replied that we should do one of our own. So we did. Thankfully we had our cameras in tow and were able to record the conversation. It turned into a nearly 2hr Q&A on all things indie, the current state of venture, the evolution of seed, the role of secondaries in venture, and some funny untold indie lore. In the video, Reggie mentions a piece he recently wrote titled “Lies My Teacher Told Me”, which set some timely context for this event. From the essay:"The point of this is short. The new thing has to look like the new thing, which makes it hard to pattern match to the previous new thing. But pattern matching is at the heart of de-risking. This creates a weird loop of advice. The previous advice of zero interest rates and Snapchat as the last big thing for consumer software was to grow at all costs / monetize later / find novel behavior. Nikita Bier showed all of this was wrong with Gas App. Monetize directly in the V1. De-risk through known behavior. Growth inputs must be advantageously proportional to the monetization in the V1. There wouldn't be a single VC that could share this advice. As a result, we've only had 1 US consumer internet win since Snapchat."My sense is that that's why indie is resonating so strongly this time around. As we wrote in our FACTS section:"The game has changed. ZIRP-era playbooks of VC treadmills, pump and dump schemes, and growth at all costs have aged like milk. The future belongs to real builders, building real businesses. There's a time-tested playbook for building generational companies — less time fundraising, more time building, with a focus on the fundamentals. Most of the iconic companies of the past, think Amazon, Microsoft, and Google as well as emerging leaders like Midjourney, Vanta, and Zapier, have followed a similar playbook.We've built our firm from the ground up with this playbook in mind."This is the future we're been building towards, and it seems to be hitting an inflection point.Thanks to Reggie and the team at Earshot for hosting us and making this happen on short notice. Hope you enjoy listening as much as we enjoyed having this conversation.
Today's episode of Bookwaves/Artwaves is preempted by a special interview with Nate Powell about his graphic adaptation of James W. Loewen's book Lies My Teacher Told Me. To support our mission, please donate here or call (800) 439-5732. The post Special Holiday Fund Drive Programming: Lies My Teacher Told Me appeared first on KPFA.
00:08 — Nate Powell is a National Book Award-winning cartoonist, whose latest work is a comic adaptation of James Loewen's Lies My Teacher Told Me. The post Fund Drive Special with Nate Powell: Lies My Teacher Told Me appeared first on KPFA.
00:08 — Nate Powell is a National Book Award-winning cartoonist, whose latest work is a comic adaptation of James Loewen's Lies My Teacher Told Me. The post Lies My Teacher Told Me: KPFA Fund Drive Special appeared first on KPFA.
Award-winning artist/illustrator Nate Powell discusses his graphic adaptation of James Loewen's classic text “Lies My Teacher Told Me.” The post Fund Drive Special: Adapting Loewen's “Lies” appeared first on KPFA.
Nate Powell began self-publishing as an Arkansas teenager in 1992. Now, he is a National Book Award-winning cartoonist best known for his work on the ground-breaking graphic novel memoir series, March, with civil rights icon John Lewis. An inside story of the Civil Rights Movement told through the eyes of one of its most iconic figures, it was a #1 New York Times and Washington Post bestseller. Nate Powell has received multiple Eisner and Ignatz awards, the Comic-Con International Inkpot Award, and multiple ALA and YALSA distinctions. He was also a two-time finalist for the Los Angeles Times Book Prize. He has discussed his work at the United Nations, on MSNBC's The Rachel Maddow Show, PBS, and CNN. He lives in Bloomington, Indiana. His other work includes the new graphic novel Fall Through (released February 6, 2024) and a new comics adaptation of James Loewen's influential Lies My Teacher Told Me (released April 16, 2024), as well as Save It For Later, Come Again, Two Dead and more. Interviewer Badr Milligan is a podcaster, professional moderator, and community leader all rolled into one. He has moderated panels for some of the biggest conventions and conferences around the country, and to date, he's hosted and produced over 600 episodes of the award-winning and ongoing podcast: The Short Box: A Comic Book Talk Show. For the past 12 years, Badr has made it his mission to use the medium of podcasting to its full potential, engaging with the world's best artists and wordsmiths in thought-provoking interviews that are shared weekly, with listeners in over 140 countries. In 2018, Badr co-founded the Jax Podcaster's United Group: A collective of 500+ audio creators in Northeast, FL, committed to educating and inspiring the next generation of podcasters with collaborative events and community outreach programs. Badr is also an Air Force Veteran, and currently runs his own business, The Short Box Entertainment Company. READ Check out Nate's work from the library! THE LIBRARY RECOMMENDS More great graphic novels and zines to read! Ish by Adam de Souza The Fire Never Goes Out by ND Stevenson They Called Us Enemy by George Takei --- Never miss an event! Sign up for email newsletters at https://bit.ly/JaxLibraryUpdates Jacksonville Public LibraryWebsite: https://jaxpubliclibrary.org/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/jaxlibrary Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JaxLibrary/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jaxlibrary/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/jaxpubliclibraryfl Contact Us: jplpromotions@coj.net
This episode was recorded LIVE at this year's Duval Comic & Zine Fest. Badr sat down with award-winning cartoonist: Nate Powell, to talk about several of his highly acclaimed graphic novels like March, Fall Through, and Lies My Teacher Told Me. Nate also shares what it was like working with civil-rights icon: John Lewis, his creative process, and answers a few questions from the audience!Get early access to future episodes, and listen to hundreds of exclusive bonus episodes (like this one), over on our Patreon Channel. Try a FREE seven-day membership: Here!SUPPORT THE SHOW: MERCH SALE! Get 20% off your next purchase from our merch store by using the discount code: “YOO“Take your comic shopping experience to the limit, by shopping online at Gotham City Limit!Join our Patreon Community and get VIP treatment, bonus episodes, and other perks and rewards! Try out a free 7-day trial, here We read Fan Mail! Send us some Proudly sponsored by Gotham City Limit!Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the Show.GET IN TOUCH WITH US!
The most defining difference between people in the US is not cultural, racial, ethnic, or gender based, but ideological. Second in the summer reading series is the title, "Lies My Liberal Teacher Told Me" by Winfred Reilly. The obvious relation to the older text "Lies My Teacher Told Me" by James Loewen is obvious. Where Reilly is upfront of his bias, Loewen obscures it (along with Howard Zinn). Reilly's work would help the diversity, equity, and inclusion that is championed in most classrooms today. Link to a Blog Post on this Episode If You Would Like to Share It Amazon's Listing for Lies My Liberal Teacher Told Me --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ptcpodcast/message
Today's Making Contact is preempted by the following: C.S. Soong interviews Nate Powell about his graphic adaptation of James W. Loewen's book Lies My Teacher Told Me. The post Special Spring Fund Drive Programming: Nate Powell on his adaptation of Lies My Teacher Told Me appeared first on KPFA.
Today's Making Contact is preempted by the final part of C.S. Soong's interview of Nate Powell about his graphic adaptation of James W. Loewen's book Lies My Teacher Told Me. The post Special Spring Fund Drive Programming: Nate Powell on his adaptation of Lies My Teacher Told Me appeared first on KPFA.
0:08 — Nate Powell is a National Book Award-winning cartoonist, whose latest work is a comic adaptation of James Loewen's Lies My Teacher Told Me. The post Fund Drive Special: Lies My Teacher Told Me appeared first on KPFA.
REVISITING EPISODE 012 For the last decade, Dr. Angel Acosta has worked to bridge the fields of leadership, social justice, and mindfulness. He completed his doctorate at Teachers College, Columbia University. After participating in the Mind and Life Institute's Academy for Contemplative Leadership, Angel began consulting and developing learning experiences that weave leadership development with conversations about inequality and healing; including as part of the 400 Years of Inequality Project, based at the New School. Angel continues to consult for organizations like the NYC Department of Education, UNICEF, Columbia University and others. EPISODE SUMMARY In this conversation we discuss: [2:57] Being with the world of Covid, elections, and chaos. [7:27] Angel growing up with the value of hard work and strong work ethics, instilled by his family. [10:57] Moving around a lot in early life, changing schools, and learning how to connect with new people. [14:15] Getting into anthropology. [18:20] From anthropology to leadership studies. [19:45] Working on expanding opportunities in education. [27:40] Growing interest in mindfulness and healing practices. [36:12] Angel's research, looking at the connection of healing practices with racial literacy and racial justice education. [52:03] About white participants in the group staying committed despite their discomfort, and showing up. [56:10] The 400 Years of Inequality Project. [1:07:05] The future of trauma healing. [1:11:02] Designing for equity, and overcoming old systems designed out of racism and prejudice. EPISODE LINKS Dr. Angel Acosta's Links
Join my guest Roderick Fludd and I as we debrief what we learned about education from the curriculum below: Revisionist History's “Miss Buchanan's Period of Adjustment” https://play.acast.com/s/revisionisthistory/miss-buchanans-period-of-adjustment Code Switch's “Location! Location! Location!” https://www.npr.org/2018/04/11/601131468/location-location-location Code Switch's “A Tale of Two Districts” https://www.npr.org/2019/09/11/731867149/a-tale-of-two-school-districts Hidden Brain's “People Like Us” https://hidden-brain.simplecast.com/episodes/people-like-us-cmgyYpX1 Code Switch's “Love and Walkouts” https://www.npr.org/2019/04/10/711101017/love-walkouts Black Parents Take Control, Teachers Strike Back: Part 1: https://www.npr.org/2020/02/04/802593244/black-parents-take-control-teachers-strike-back Part 2: https://www.npr.org/2020/02/06/803382499/pt-2-black-parents-take-control-teachers-strike-back Code Switch's “Behind the Lies My Teacher Told Me” https://www.npr.org/2018/08/15/638555068/behind-the-lies-my-teacher-told-me Code Switch's “The Folk Devil Made Me Do It” https://www.npr.org/2021/08/20/1029775224/the-folk-devil-made-me-do-it Buy me a Ko-fi at https://ko-fi.com/podcastpedagogy or check me out on https://www.patreon.com/podcastpedagogy to throw some monies my way so I can keep helping you nerd out. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/podcast-pedagogy/support
Your favorite history podcast has returned for Season 3. We're like the history class you never knew you wanted and that you don't want to miss!Let face it, most history classes are boring, a lot of history topics seem ancient and therefore people think history is boring. But believe it or not history is very interesting. Season 1 and 2 has proven that already and now we're back with Season 3 to prove yet again that history doesn't have to be a white, pretentious snooze fest. From the history of reality TV to the history of stripping, this season is going to full of juicy history topics. Listen to this trailer to get a preview of season 3's juicy topics, learn about the new episode structure, get the new podcast schedule (we're weekly now)and more.
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We need to stop celebrating Columbus Day — immediately. The story that we learned about Christopher Columbus could not be further from the truth. He was a colonizer, enslaver, and sex trafficker who committed genocide against Indigenous Peoples. Don't believe me? Listen in and decide for yourself. By celebrating Columbus Day, our country has erased the history of Native Americans, and now is the time to give it back by celebrating Indigenous Peoples' Day. In this episode, you'll learn about: Common myths about Christopher Columbus The 3 reasons why Columbus' crusade was different from others who had traveled to the Americas What happened once Columbus arrived The origins of Columbus Day in the United States Ideas about what we should do in response to this violent history Race Talk Roadmap Our Race Talk Roadmap is the tool you need to begin conversations about race and racism with your children! We have a list of three tips for parents of older children and a list of three tips for parents of younger children. Visit firstnamebasis.org/racetalk to get the Race Talk Roadmap sent straight to your inbox. Ally Elementary Parents have been asking for a practical, interactive way to implement the anti-racist strategies that I lay out in the First Name Basis Podcast. So this October we are launching “Ally Elementary: Anti-Racist Education For Families." During this five-week program parents will work together with their children to create a culture of anti-racism in their home, and I will be there to guide them every step of the way. We will use hands-on activities to teach our children about everything from the untold story of how race was created to how they can disrupt racism in their everyday lives. I am so excited to watch the families in our community make a meaningful transformation and improve their communities through anti-racist action. Click here to the waitlist! Articles, Studies, & Podcasts Referenced In The Episode Lies My Teacher Told Me by James Loewen (affiliate link) Rethinking Columbus How Columbus Sailed into U.S. History, Thanks to Italians Who Were the Olmec? Whose History Matters? Students Can Name Columbus, But Most Have Never Heard of the Taino People Taino: Indigenous Carribeans Christopher Columbus and the Doctrine of Discovery Resource Guide: Abolish Columbus Day: Solidarity with Indigenous Peoples UN Definition of Genocide The History of Columbus Day
The famed historian James Loewen died on August 19, 2021 at the age of 79. Loewen was the bestselling and award-winning author of Lies My Teacher Told Me, Lies Across America, Lies My Teacher Told Me About Christopher Columbus, and Sundown Towns.
Enjoy our presentation of Lies My Teacher Told Me: Everything Your American History Textbook Got Wrong written by James Loewen and published by New Press. This work criticizes the way history is presented in current textbooks and suggests a fresh and more accurate approach to teaching American history.Lies My Teacher Told Me was recognized with an American Book Award and the Oliver Cromwell Cox Award for Distinguished Anti-Racist ScholarshipPlease be advised, Lies My Teacher Told Me contains depictions or discussions of historical violence racism.This title is available as an ebook on Libby by Overdrive and an ebook and audiobook on Hoopla.Libby ebook--http://bit.ly/LiesMyTeacherToldMeHoopla ebook--https://www.hoopladigital.com/title/11834307Hoopla audiobook--https://www.hoopladigital.com/title/13536256 Please visit www.calvertlibrary.info for more information. Music: Beach Bum Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
James Loewen's gripping retelling of American racial history as it should, and could, be taught, Lies My Teacher Told Me, has sold more than 1,500,000 copies and continues to inspire K-16 teachers to get students to challenge, rather than memorize, their textbooks. Top Takeaways: Fighting for the true history especially when it's ugly and controversial Understanding when racism increased, how we make a racist society, and how we can make a non-racist society The history of the sundown towns and the racism behind them The power of telling the truth about the past to bring justice to the present Why you need to stand for something as a leader while being impartial and non-manipulative How social injustice and pollution of the environment is slowly destroying society He gives an explosive interview and tells us all about sundown towns and their effect on race relations and fair housing.
This is a two part program with the our first discussion about the notion of Sundown Towns as sociologist Dr. James Loewen comes through. He has done extensive studies on the subject and is the author of many books including "Lies My Teacher Told Me".... Then we will hear from Macon , GA as our friend Harold Young the newly appointed Executive Director of the Tubman African American Museum... He is the third Executive Director for the Museum and guess what? He is the first African American appointed to the post. We're talking History and Culture on Coffee Conversations with Greg J.
Do you ever watch a kid reacting to life with joy and think, man, I wish I could still be moved like that. Some creators never lose their wonder in looking at the world. Some of those people become puppeteers. I talk with Leslie Carrara-Rudolph - AKA Sesame Street’s Abby Cadabby, who says that if you believe enough in your stuff, you suck people into your world.We talk about Leslie's inspirations and mentors including Carol Burnett and the curtains sketch, Lisa Kron & Jeanine Tesori who got a Tony for Fun Home, Chuck McCann, Paula Pell and Parallel Lives, and Stephen Adly Guirgis. We talk about fellow puppeteer and writer Liz Hara's Hearthside episode. And other things we recommend including the book Lies My Teacher Told Me and Ta-Nehisi Coates' The Case For Reparations among others in anti-racism work. More from Leslie on Lolly's Instagram. As always, more information on PageCraft Writing's screenwriting workshops, feedback, and community is here.
TORCH Book at Lunchtime webinar on Royals and Rebels: The Rise and Fall of the Sikh Empire, written by Dr Priya Atwal. Book at Lunchtime is a series of bite-sized book discussions held weekly during term-time, with commentators from a range of disciplines. The events are free to attend and open to all. In late-eighteenth-century India, the glory of the Mughal emperors was fading, and ambitious newcomers seized power, changing the political map forever. Enter the legendary Maharajah Ranjit Singh, whose Sikh Empire stretched throughout northwestern India into Afghanistan and Tibet. Priya Atwal shines fresh light on this long-lost kingdom, looking beyond its founding father to restore the queens and princes to the story of this empire’s spectacular rise and fall. She brings to life a self-made ruling family, inventively fusing Sikh, Mughal and European ideas of power, but eventually succumbing to gendered family politics, as the Sikh Empire fell to its great rival in the new India: the British. Royals and Rebels is a fascinating tale of family, royalty and the fluidity of power, set in a dramatic global era when new stars rose and upstart empires clashed. Panel includes: Dr Priya Atwal is Community History Fellow at Oxford. She is a historian of empire, monarchy and cultural politics across Britain and South Asia. She has taught History at King's College London and Oxford, where she obtained her doctorate. Her research has been featured in collaborative projects with Historic Royal Palaces, among others; and she makes regular broadcast appearances, most recently presenting the BBC Radio 4 series, Lies My Teacher Told Me. She tweets @priyaatwal. Professor Faisal Devji is a Professor of Indian History and the Director of the Asian Studies Centre at Oxford. His research focuses on political thought in modern South Asia, and is more broadly concerned with ethics and violence in a globalized world. He is the author of four books, most recently Muslim Zion: Pakistan as a Political Idea. He is a Fellow at New York University’s Institute of Public Knowledge and was formerly Yves Otramane Chair at the Graduate Institute in Geneva. Professor Polly O’Hanlon is a Professor of Indian History and Culture at Oxford and co-course director for the MSc and MPhil in Modern South Asian Studies. Her research interests focus on the social and intellectual history of India. Her most recent book was At the Edges of Empire: Essays in the Social and Intellectual History of India, which explores new approaches to questions about caste, gender, and religious cultures across a range of historical environments.
TORCH Book at Lunchtime webinar on Royals and Rebels: The Rise and Fall of the Sikh Empire, written by Dr Priya Atwal. Book at Lunchtime is a series of bite-sized book discussions held weekly during term-time, with commentators from a range of disciplines. The events are free to attend and open to all. In late-eighteenth-century India, the glory of the Mughal emperors was fading, and ambitious newcomers seized power, changing the political map forever. Enter the legendary Maharajah Ranjit Singh, whose Sikh Empire stretched throughout northwestern India into Afghanistan and Tibet. Priya Atwal shines fresh light on this long-lost kingdom, looking beyond its founding father to restore the queens and princes to the story of this empire’s spectacular rise and fall. She brings to life a self-made ruling family, inventively fusing Sikh, Mughal and European ideas of power, but eventually succumbing to gendered family politics, as the Sikh Empire fell to its great rival in the new India: the British. Royals and Rebels is a fascinating tale of family, royalty and the fluidity of power, set in a dramatic global era when new stars rose and upstart empires clashed. Panel includes: Dr Priya Atwal is Community History Fellow at Oxford. She is a historian of empire, monarchy and cultural politics across Britain and South Asia. She has taught History at King's College London and Oxford, where she obtained her doctorate. Her research has been featured in collaborative projects with Historic Royal Palaces, among others; and she makes regular broadcast appearances, most recently presenting the BBC Radio 4 series, Lies My Teacher Told Me. She tweets @priyaatwal. Professor Faisal Devji is a Professor of Indian History and the Director of the Asian Studies Centre at Oxford. His research focuses on political thought in modern South Asia, and is more broadly concerned with ethics and violence in a globalized world. He is the author of four books, most recently Muslim Zion: Pakistan as a Political Idea. He is a Fellow at New York University’s Institute of Public Knowledge and was formerly Yves Otramane Chair at the Graduate Institute in Geneva. Professor Polly O’Hanlon is a Professor of Indian History and Culture at Oxford and co-course director for the MSc and MPhil in Modern South Asian Studies. Her research interests focus on the social and intellectual history of India. Her most recent book was At the Edges of Empire: Essays in the Social and Intellectual History of India, which explores new approaches to questions about caste, gender, and religious cultures across a range of historical environments.
The divisions that have taken hold of the country are playing out not only in our public lives, but also in some of our closest relationships. What drives the tensions are our very different answers to that perennial question: What do you do when you believe your country is heading the wrong direction? In this episode, we look to history — and the story of a man who has been called “one of the most troubling figures in American History”— for insight. Note: The cover image of John Brown is from a painting called Tragic Prelude, a mural painted in 1937 by John Steuart Curry for the Kansas State Capitol building in Topeka. Portrayals of Brown have changed over time. "From 1890 to about 1970 John Brown was insane. Before 1890 he was perfectly sane, and after 1970 he has slowly been regaining his sanity." —from Lies My Teacher Told Me, Everything Your American History Textbook Got Wrong, byJames W. LoewenTheme music: Fragilistic by Ketsa; licensed under CC BY NC ND 4.0The music at the end of the episode isBattle Hymn of the Republic Medley by Marisa AndersonFree Music Archive, CC BY-NC-ND 3.0 US
Let's start the new year off with a little informal chat around some recently discussed subjects (with a bit more context). No specific topic was decided prior to recording but somehow this lightly informative yet relatable "ramble" is now available and doesn't disappoint. Check out the latest Soul BBQ kickback episode and Happy New Year to all! ;) Mentionable Content ( aka Suggested Resources): Soul BBQ Podcast – A Conscious Kickback: SB Ep. 18: 2020 TEA (Part 1) Soul BBQ Podcast – A Conscious Kickback: SB Ep. 19: 2020 TEA (Part 2) "Lies My Teacher Told Me" by James W. Loewen:
"I went to Ghana, and that was what shifted my trajectory...There is so much that we share in common with one another that we don't think about very often." // Erika Cabrera is a Penn Fellow at Gilman School where she teaches middle school geography and U.S. History. She attended Dartmouth College, studied sociology, played rugby, and traveled to Ghana and the Dominican Republic on service trips. // In Episode #20 of the Path to Follow Podcast, Jake and Erika discuss what it's like to teach middle school students, the differences between football and rugby, Erika's passion for teaching history, life-changing experiences in Ghana, traveling abroad through Dartmouth, service projects in the Dominican Republic, Erika's first visit to Gilman, frequently-used teaching strategies in the middle school classroom, the Penn Fellowship and Erika's year-long inquiry project on critical thinking about history, Abraham Lincoln's virtues and downfalls, how humans perceive history, and James Loewen's Lies My Teacher Told Me. // Enjoy the episode? Please make sure you subscribe and follow @pathtofollowpod on YouTube, Spotify, Google Podcasts, PodBean, Instagram, and Twitter. // As always, thank you to the great and powerful Cesare Ciccanti for his technical expertise.
TODAY’S GUEST For the last decade, Dr. Angel Acosta has worked to bridge the fields of leadership, social justice, and mindfulness. He completed his doctorate at Teachers College, Columbia University. After participating in the Mind and Life Institute’s Academy for Contemplative Leadership, Angel began consulting and developing learning experiences that weave leadership development with conversations about inequality and healing; including as part of the 400 Years of Inequality Project, based at the New School. Angel continues to consult for organizations like the NYC Department of Education, UNICEF, Columbia University and others. EPISODE SUMMARY In this conversation we discuss: [2:57] Being with the world of Covid, elections, and chaos. [7:27] Angel growing up with the value of hard work and strong work ethics, instilled by his family. [10:57] Moving around alot in early life, changing schools, and learning how to connect with new people. [14:15] Getting into anthropology. [18:20] From anthropology to leadership studies. [19:45] Working on expanding opportunities in education. [27:40] Growing interest in mindfulness and healing practices. [36:12] Angel's research, looking at the connection of healing practices with racial literacy and racial justice education. [52:03] About white participants in the group staying committed despite their discomfort, and showing up. [56:10] The 400 Years of Inequality Project. [1:07:05] The future of trauma healing. [1:11:02] Designing for equity, and overcoming old systems designed out of racism and prejudice. EPISODE LINKS Dr. Angel Acosta's Links
We briefly discuss highlights from our read of Lies My Teacher Told Me by James W. Loewen. In it, we touch on myth-making, the lack of confession from traditional history-telling, and the need to tell the whole story. Support the show (http://paypal.me/textualintercourse)
On today's episode, Antoinette and Lucas check in with each other two weeks before the election. We talk early voting, the energy in Texas, and what voters need to do to flip the state. We also call attention to two recent election-related interviews: our conversation with Rebecca Bell-Metereau, the Democratic candidate for Texas State Board of Education, District 5, and our talk with Mathew Ruberg, DigiDem for the Wendy Davis campaign, who offers essential info on relational organizing in #TX21. Check them out! The time to get involved with both of these campaigns is now. We also wrap up our conversation on our current OTW Book Club selection, Lies My Teacher Told Me, by James Loewen, and introduce our next choice: Good Citizens: Creating Enlightened Society, by Thich Nhat Hanh. Our hate-read of the week: this Washington Post column, which sent Lucas into a seething frenzy.Ideas for getting out the vote two weeks before the election? Thoughts on the book? Want to share a hate read of your own? Leave a message on our RAGE line: (702) 907-RAGE, or email us at ohthisworldpod@gmail.com. You can find us on Twitter and IG @OhThisWorldPod. This episode was recorded Monday, Oct. 19, 2020.
Find Nicolas Spark's The Return here. One of Matt's favorite books, Lies My Teacher Told Me. Learn more about Jackie and her books here. Until next time!
We start today's episode with a caller to our RAGE line, which kicks off a conversation about the highs and lows of phonebanking and what we're doing to flip Texas blue in November.The majority of our show this week is dedicated to our OTW book club selection, Lies My Teacher Told Me by James Loewen. We talk about the book, how we teach history in America, and why it matters. The NPR piece on Trump's ridiculous and ahistorical 'Patriotic Education' plan is here.As always, we want to hear from you. Call our RAGE line at (702) 907-RAGE and let us know what you're thinking about this week. Other ways to reach us: shoot us an email at ohthisworldpod@gmail.com or find us on Twitter and IG @OhThisWorldPod.We'll be back next week with an interview with the Democratic candidate for Texas State Board of Education, District 5, Rebecca Bell-Metereau. Thanks for listening, y'all! This episode was recorded on Sunday, September 27, 2020.
Enjoy this conversation between host Doug McKenty and James Lowen, author of The Lies My Teacher Told Me. This conversation includes a meta analysis of the history taught in the public schools and how misinformation is spread through this typically sacrosanct institution.
Disclaimer: At the end of this episode, we discuss how to vote by mail. Since the recording of this episode, many new updates have come about with absentee voting. Please check usps.com for further details In this episode, the Charlatans dive into the world of voting. Our identity inside our own country can be confusing and chaotic, to say the least, but nevertheless remains essential. All voices and votes count, even imposter syndrome filled ones. The Charlatans discuss how voter suppression, education, and voter apathy play a huge part in our identity creation as a member of the United States. Mentioned Resources: Drawing the Vote: An Illustrated Guide to Voting in America by Tommy Jenkins, Constitution Illustrated by R. Sikoryak, I'm Just a Bill song written by Bill Frishberg, Lies My Teacher Told Me by James W. Loewen, Why I'm Voting podcast, @votesaveameria
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Clearance Glover, aka Professor Freedom, will be joining us to chat about the current social unrest and the opportunity we have for a “New America Movement”. He will also review a book called, “The Lies My Teacher Told Me” about how social studies and history have been taught in American classroom for generations.Join us for this interesting and progressive look at how we can turn racism into an anti-racism movement!
The uncertainty caused by COVID-19 has resulted in a record number of people requesting to vote-by-mail. While increased access to mail ballots will stem the spread of the disease, waiting for ballots to arrive will delay the final result. Kentucky and New York are among the states that hosted primaries this week. In both states, several candidates of color, many who ran on progressive platforms, had strong performances. While officials wait for absentee ballots to arrive so they can provide a final tally, the delayed outcome has raised questions about future elections. Amy Gardner, National Political Reporter at The Washington Post and Astead Herndon, National Political Reporter at The New York Times, share how Tuesday's elections bode for November. The general election will likely come down to a handful of swing states. In Pennsylvania, where a primary was held on June 2, the process of counting votes lasted until days after. Montgomery County Commissioner Ken Lawrence weighs in on the looming pressure regarding the upcoming presidential contest. Plus, Democratic Congressman Conor Lamb flipped his seat from red to blue in a special election in 2018. A pro-second amendment, pro-fracking moderate, Lamb was cautious to weigh in on President Trump in a district he'd won in 2016. Congressman Lamb describes how his campaign has shifted its messaging for 2020. The ongoing protests against police brutality have prompted a national reexamination about the role of the police. In Philadelphia, Larry Krasner was elected as District Attorney in 2017. He ran as a reform candidate and promised to reduce the number of people in jail by overhauling the sentencing process and the bail system, in addition to holding officers accountable for misconduct. He weighs in on the culture of policing and police unions as we move towards a national tipping point. As protesters continue to demand justice for George Floyd and accountability for police brutality, public symbols of white supremacy have become a target. Confederate statues have long held the ire of those who’ve said they elevate those who fought (and lost) to keep slavery alive. As the demands to remove public reverence to confederate generals become more widespread, historians are requesting that schools modify textbooks that romanticize what confederates were fighting for. James W. Loewen, historian, sociologist, and author of "Lies My Teacher Told Me," and Keisha N. Blain, Associate Professor of History at the University of Pittsburgh, join Politics to discuss. Check out our ongoing coverage of the COVID-19 pandemic here. Click on the 'Listen' button above to hear this segment. Don't have time to listen right now? Subscribe for free to our podcast via iTunes, TuneIn, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts to take this segment with you on the go. Want to comment on this story? Share your thoughts on our Facebook page, Twitter, or Instagram.
The uncertainty caused by COVID-19 has resulted in a record number of people requesting to vote-by-mail. While increased access to mail ballots will stem the spread of the disease, waiting for ballots to arrive will delay the final result. Kentucky and New York are among the states that hosted primaries this week. In both states, several candidates of color, many who ran on progressive platforms, had strong performances. While officials wait for absentee ballots to arrive so they can provide a final tally, the delayed outcome has raised questions about future elections. Amy Gardner, National Political Reporter at The Washington Post and Astead Herndon, National Political Reporter at The New York Times, share how Tuesday's elections bode for November. The general election will likely come down to a handful of swing states. In Pennsylvania, where a primary was held on June 2, the process of counting votes lasted until days after. Montgomery County Commissioner Ken Lawrence weighs in on the looming pressure regarding the upcoming presidential contest. Plus, Democratic Congressman Conor Lamb flipped his seat from red to blue in a special election in 2018. A pro-second amendment, pro-fracking moderate, Lamb was cautious to weigh in on President Trump in a district he'd won in 2016. Congressman Lamb describes how his campaign has shifted its messaging for 2020. The ongoing protests against police brutality have prompted a national reexamination about the role of the police. In Philadelphia, Larry Krasner was elected as District Attorney in 2017. He ran as a reform candidate and promised to reduce the number of people in jail by overhauling the sentencing process and the bail system, in addition to holding officers accountable for misconduct. He weighs in on the culture of policing and police unions as we move towards a national tipping point. As protesters continue to demand justice for George Floyd and accountability for police brutality, public symbols of white supremacy have become a target. Confederate statues have long held the ire of those who’ve said they elevate those who fought (and lost) to keep slavery alive. As the demands to remove public reverence to confederate generals become more widespread, historians are requesting that schools modify textbooks that romanticize what confederates were fighting for. James W. Loewen, historian, sociologist, and author of "Lies My Teacher Told Me," and Keisha N. Blain, Associate Professor of History at the University of Pittsburgh, join Politics to discuss. Check out our ongoing coverage of the COVID-19 pandemic here. Click on the 'Listen' button above to hear this segment. Don't have time to listen right now? Subscribe for free to our podcast via iTunes, TuneIn, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts to take this segment with you on the go. Want to comment on this story? Share your thoughts on our Facebook page, Twitter, or Instagram.
The uncertainty caused by COVID-19 has resulted in a record number of people requesting to vote-by-mail. While increased access to mail ballots will stem the spread of the disease, waiting for ballots to arrive will delay the final result. Kentucky and New York are among the states that hosted primaries this week. In both states, several candidates of color, many who ran on progressive platforms, had strong performances. While officials wait for absentee ballots to arrive so they can provide a final tally, the delayed outcome has raised questions about future elections. Amy Gardner, National Political Reporter at The Washington Post and Astead Herndon, National Political Reporter at The New York Times, share how Tuesday's elections bode for November. The general election will likely come down to a handful of swing states. In Pennsylvania, where a primary was held on June 2, the process of counting votes lasted until days after. Montgomery County Commissioner Ken Lawrence weighs in on the looming pressure regarding the upcoming presidential contest. Plus, Democratic Congressman Conor Lamb flipped his seat from red to blue in a special election in 2018. A pro-second amendment, pro-fracking moderate, Lamb was cautious to weigh in on President Trump in a district he'd won in 2016. Congressman Lamb describes how his campaign has shifted its messaging for 2020. The ongoing protests against police brutality have prompted a national reexamination about the role of the police. In Philadelphia, Larry Krasner was elected as District Attorney in 2017. He ran as a reform candidate and promised to reduce the number of people in jail by overhauling the sentencing process and the bail system, in addition to holding officers accountable for misconduct. He weighs in on the culture of policing and police unions as we move towards a national tipping point. As protesters continue to demand justice for George Floyd and accountability for police brutality, public symbols of white supremacy have become a target. Confederate statues have long held the ire of those who’ve said they elevate those who fought (and lost) to keep slavery alive. As the demands to remove public reverence to confederate generals become more widespread, historians are requesting that schools modify textbooks that romanticize what confederates were fighting for. James W. Loewen, historian, sociologist, and author of "Lies My Teacher Told Me," and Keisha N. Blain, Associate Professor of History at the University of Pittsburgh, join Politics to discuss. Check out our ongoing coverage of the COVID-19 pandemic here. Click on the 'Listen' button above to hear this segment. Don't have time to listen right now? Subscribe for free to our podcast via iTunes, TuneIn, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts to take this segment with you on the go. Want to comment on this story? Share your thoughts on our Facebook page, Twitter, or Instagram.
Guest: James W. Loewen, renowned sociologist who has been working on removing Confederate statues for more than 20 years. He is the author of the best seller Lies My Teacher Told Me. His latest book is a memoir Up the Creek, with a Paddle: Tales of Canoeing and Life. The post Renowned Sociologist James Loewen on Statues and History appeared first on KPFA.
In this episode, I am so excited to introduce to you Don Allen Stevenson III, a Specialist Trainer at DreamWorks Animation by day and a cutting edge Digital Creator by night. He loves future-proofing himself and others that follow his creative journey. For this show, you’ll be getting the unique mixed male perspective as we discuss the current #BlackLivesMatter movement, cool innovations in technology to educate and unite our society, and some powerful insights for living your best life. For those who love tech, this is a good one, since we have the ultimate techie in the house, as Don shares how he plans to utilize his creativity and tech innovations to strategize global solutions to systemic problems. SHOW HIGHLIGHTS: The importance of having the hard conversations with compassion: “Every time someone is racist towards me, I don’t get angry. I see it as an incredible opportunity to learn and teach.” The art of giving back to society through utilizing your creative talents Get the inside scoop about how innovators at the forefront of technology are strategizing to change the world through the “Gamification of History.” Yes, you heard it here first. Two key principles for landing your dream job and being in your creative flow How practicing open-heartedness can allow more joy in your life LINKS: Instagram: @donalleniii. @Radiant Mix Books: Lies My Teacher Told Me by James W. Loewen Ready, Player, One by Earnest Cline Article in The Atlantic - How History Classes Helped Create a 'Post-Truth' America
In his book Lies My Teacher Told Me, James Loewen writes that “race is the sharpest and deepest division in American life.” We recognize the peaceful protests that have emerged in the wake of the murder of George Floyd as a force for healing, and for addressing our nation’s shameful history surrounding race. Millions of … Continue reading Castle Redmond: Hope For Racial Justice → The post Castle Redmond: Hope For Racial Justice appeared first on Sea Change Radio.
In his book "Lies My Teacher Told Me," James Loewen writes that "race is the sharpest and deepest division in American life." We recognize the peaceful protests that have emerged in the wake of the murder of George Floyd as a force for healing, and for addressing our nation's shameful history surrounding race. Millions of Americans of all ages, races, ethnicities, and identities are taking to the streets to support the Black Lives Matter movement. It appears that white America is finally waking up and acknowledging that being "not racist" won't undo the pervasive racism in our collective psyche -- rather, we must be actively antiracist. This week on Sea Change Radio, we welcome Castle Redmond, a senior program manager from The California Endowment to discuss why this moment feels different. He helps put the images of looting we're seeing on our TV screens into historical context, and we look at the places where the environmental and racial justice movements intersect.
Today Lucas leads a wide-ranging discussion about how the Texas State Board of Education wields significant influence over how history is taught both in Texas and across the country, why it matters, and what we can do about it. First, Antoinette has a follow-up to recent conversations about defunding the police, and Lucas explains why he'll no longer be eating at Kerbey Lane (and encourages listeners to do to the same).In the first half of their conversation, Lucas and Antoinette explore two separate but related issues: how our schools are still largely segregated and how what U.S. students learn about race and racism in American history classes is often sorely lacking. Aiding our conversation is this must-read 1619 Project essay by Nikita Stewart on how slavery is taught in American schools (hint: not well). Next we turn to how the Texas State Board of Education shapes what students learn in history class, and why that has consequences not only for Texas students but for students across the country. Another must-read: historian Jonna Perillo's Washington Post story on how the Texas SBOE "exposes how poorly we teach history."What can we do about all this?1. Learn more about how students are taught U.S. history now. In addition to Nikita Stewart's article, we recommend James W. Loewen's classic Lies My Teacher Told Me, which analyzes a dozen textbooks used in U.S. history classrooms. 2. Find out who has the power to shape curriculum in your community, and where to speak out if you don't like how they're doing it. You can find information here on how each state chooses its history textbooks.3. Get involved in the 2020 races for the Texas State Board of Education. Learn more about Democrat Rebecca Bell-Metereau in District 5, and also her possible GOP opponent, a jester-hat wearing man with a history of "sexist, racist tweets and conspiracy-laden rants." Also, check out the 21-Day Racial Equity Building Challenge that Antoinette mentioned in this episode here. This episode was recorded on Wednesday, June 10, 2020.
Kai Bowen is a 35-year-old, NYPD Sergeant. He has worked with the New York Police Department for close to 12 years and is on his way to becoming a Lieutenant. Kai was born in Brooklyn, New York and has an 8-year-old daughter who is the light of his life. During his time on and off duty, he participates in various community events to encourage and inspire youth groups and non-profit organizations. Sergeant Kai loves to read and made a great book suggestion during our Leadership in Readership Hour. The book is called, “Lies My Teacher Told Me” written by James W. Loewen. His other hobbies and interests include fitness, football, and traveling. Make sure to subscribe and watch our live streamed conversation on YouTube; kidlightenment HQ. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/nikimarieradio/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/nikimarieradio/support
James W. Loewen is a regular contributor to the History Channel’s History magazine and is a professor emeritus of sociology at the University of Vermont. Professor Loewen shows after surveying eighteen leading high school American history texts, he has concluded that not one does a decent job of making history interesting or memorable. Marred by an embarrassing combination of blind patriotism, mindless optimism, sheer misinformation, and outright lies, these books omit almost all the ambiguity, passion, conflict, and drama from our past. James Loewen’s gripping retelling of American history as it should, and could, be taught, Lies My Teacher Told Me, has sold more than 1,500,000 copies and continues to inspire K-16 teachers to get students to challenge, rather than memorize, their textbooks.ithin: Your Subconscious Mind is the distillation of 70 years of reading, studying, practicing, and teaching. To learn more about Provocative Enlightenment Radio, go to www.provocativeenlightenment.com
In this episode the boys shoot the breeze about who cooks a better steak, with Uncle Rico, as usual, telling tales to one up McLuvin'. The boys then move on to the meat of the show with a discussion on the phenomenon known as "fake news." The boys call foul on any and all purveyors of fabricated lies, but also offer their criteria for determining whether a story or source is credible. The boys shout out to Dr. James Loewen as well, as McLuvin' has fallen head over heels in love with his book "Lies My Teacher Told Me," a book exposing the history that our school experiences never taught us. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/podsaveusall/support
There are two guests on this week's podcast. James Loewen is the author of the bestselling book Lies My Teacher Told Me. He has also written award-winning books such as Sundown Towns, Teaching What Really Happened, and The Confederate and Neo-Confederate Reader. In his several decades of teaching and scholarship Professor Loewen has traveled around the United States and world giving lectures and offering training sessions to educators and activists and the general public. He has also won prestigious awards for his scholarship and other work from the American Sociological Association and the Association for the Study of African American Life and History. Professor Loewen shares his thoughts on the resurrection of the Confederacy in the South and the Republican Party, the Charlottesville white supremacist riot, history memory, "sundown towns" and racial segregation, and resurgent anti-Semitism in the Age of Trump. In addition, Professor Loewen also reflects on the need to tell the truth about American history in the classroom and the struggles over how textbooks should discuss (or not) white on black chattel slavery and other crimes in the country's history. Professor John Terrell is the second guest on this week's show. He is the Regenstein curator of Pacific anthropology at the Field Museum in Chicago, a professor of anthropology at the University of Illinois at Chicago, an adjunct professor of anthropology at Northwestern University, and an honorary fellow in anthropology at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. Professor Terrell explains why so-called "DNA tests" such as "23andMe" help to perpetuate incorrect and dangerously outdated ideas about "race", geography, and human ancestry, how new age eugenics and "race science" tries to erroneously connect "intelligence" to "heredity" and "populations", and why having these discussions with the public about science and society is so difficult. On this week's podcast Chauncey reviews how Donald Trump's assault on democracy and human dignity and even the survival of the human race continued over the Thanksgiving holiday weekend. And Chauncey shares his thoughts about the new movies Creed 2 (which was horrible) and Green Book (which was a pleasant surprise). Plus, Chauncey reminds all of the good, kind, and generous friends, listeners and other supporters that next month, December 2018, is fundraising month to support The Chauncey DeVega Show and his other projects and work. This week's podcast with James Loewen and John Terrell can be listened to or downloaded here. SELECTED LINKS OF INTEREST FOR THIS EPISODE OF THE CHAUNCEY DEVEGA SHOW DNA Tests Quietly Reinforce Terrible and Scientifically Inaccurate Concepts of “Ethnicity” How I Learned About the “Cult of the Lost Cause” The Costs of The Confederacy Sigrid Johnson Was Black. A DNA Test Said She Wasn't Trump's border violence is sick entertainment for his fans: And they love it Trump White House tried to bury U.S. climate report. That has only generated more attention Trump threatens to declassify ‘devastating' docs about Democrats IF YOU ENJOYED THIS WEEK'S SHOW YOU MAY LIKE THESE EPISODES OF THE CHAUNCEY DEVEGA SHOW AS WELL Ep. 185: If Donald Trump is Removed From Office There Will be Violence Ep. 129: Jane Elliott Explains the Blue-Eyed/Brown-Eyed Teaching Exercise, Racism, and the Rise of Donald Trump Ep. 123: Monkey Madness with Anthropologist Agustin Fuentes Ep. 97: Alondra Nelson Explains Race and "The Social Life of DNA" Ep. 98: Jared Yates Sexton on the Donald Trump Political Rodeo WHERE CAN YOU FIND ME? On Twitter: https://twitter.com/chaunceydevega On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chauncey.devega My email: chaunceydevega@gmail.com Leave a voicemail for The Chauncey DeVega Show: (262) 864-0154 HOW CAN YOU SUPPORT THE CHAUNCEY DEVEGA SHOW? Via Paypal at ChaunceyDeVega.com Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thechaunceydevegashow
Real American History On this week’s Perspective program a bestselling and award-winning author examines American history … what we know and what we don’t know … what is right and what is wrong … and why. My guest today is the author of “Lies My Teacher Told Me: What Your American History Textbook Got Wrong,” a book he first wrote as a critical survey of the 12 leading American history textbooks, a number he later expanded to 18. On this week’s Perspective program, a look at American history that may surprise you or may anger you … or both. Guest: James W. Loewen is the bestselling and award-winning author of “Lies My Teacher Told Me.” He is also the author of “Lies Across America,” “ Sundown Towns,” “Lies My Teacher Told Me About Christopher Columbus,” “Teaching What Really Happened,” “The Mississippi Chinese,” and “The Confederate and Neo-Confederate Reader.” Loewen is also a professor emeritus of sociology at the University of Vermont.
Host Cyrus Webb welcomes author James W. Loewen to #ConversationsLIVE to discuss the success of his book SUNDOWN TOWNS and LIES MY TEACHER TOLD ME and the messages he hopes readers take from them
James W. Loewen is the bestselling and award-winning author of Lies My Teacher Told Me, Lies Across America, and Lies My Teacher Told Me About Christopher Colombus, as well as Teaching What Really Happened, The Mississippi Chinese, and The Confederate and Neo-Confederate Reader. He has won the American Book Award, the Oliver Cromwell Cox Award for Distinguished Anti-Racist Scholarship, and many other awards. We discuss, among other things, the new edition of his book Sundown Towns.
Digging Deeper: Sharica McGee was my interviewee on Episode 45. She's a homeschooling Mom and entrepreneur of two sons in Jacksonville, Florida. In her interview she mentions a VERY interesting book titled, "Lies My Teacher Told Me" by James Lohen. She shares how this one book shapped her homeschooling and focus of study she'd have while homeschooling her son. As a result I really wanted her to share more about this book, why she felt we should have it in our library and what she walked away with. Join in and listen to her expound about the perpetuating lies of history that are told in the public school system and in our society at large. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/girlfriendschat/support
Mitch Landrieu is the white mayor of New Orleans, and he wants America to talk about race. Landrieu is the author of the new book, In The Shadow of Statues: A White Southerner Confronts History. The statues he refers to are Confederate war memorials, four of which he controversially took down in May of 2017. "These monuments purposefully celebrate a fictional, sanitized Confederacy; ignoring the death, ignoring the enslavement, and the terror that it actually stood for,” Landrieu said, in a speech that went viral nationally. "After the Civil War, these statues were a part of that terrorism as much as a burning cross on someone’s lawn; they were erected purposefully to send a strong message to all who walked in their shadows about who was still in charge in this city.” Since then, Landrieu's profile has skyrocketed. He is often talked about as a Democratic candidate for 2020. In the New York Times, Michelle Goldberg called him "the white, Southern anti-Trump." In this conversation, Landrieu and I discuss how he came to believe it necessary to remove the statues, and what happened in the aftermath. We also talk about his experience serving in the Louisiana legislature with David Duke ("a dress rehearsal for the rise of Donald Trump,” he says), the power of dog whistle politics, why you can’t run a government like a business, whether Democrats can still talk to the whole country, what makes a “ radical centrist," why leaders need to get comfortable with uncomfortable conversations, and whether confronting America’s divisions opens a path towards healing or just deepens our divides. Recommended books: Where Do We Go From Here: Chaos or Community, by Martin Luther King Jr. Lies My Teacher Told Me by James Loewen The Warmth of Other Suns by Isabel Wilkerson Sing, Unburied, Sing by Jesmyn Ward Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
James Loewen's books include Lies Across America: What Our Historic Sites Get Wrong, Lies My Teacher Told Me and Sundown Towns: A Hidden Dimension of American Racism. Earlier this year, he spoke at a symposium in Richmond on Confederate monuments and memorials, available on C-SPAN. And a couple of years ago he wrote an article in the Washington Post called "Why do people believe myths about the Confederacy? Because our textbooks and monuments are wrong." His website is http://sundown.tougaloo.edu We discuss confederate statues.
On August 12th, 2017, a massive alt-right and neo-Nazi rally took place in Charlottesville, Virginia. While a large counter-demonstration successfully confronted the fascists, one drove a car into a crowd of protestors, killing at least one and injuring many more. In this special report from the Ex-Worker, we hear the story of the Charlottesville demonstrations from anarchists who put their bodies on the line to stop fascism. This episode includes context and background to understand how the organizing took place, narratives from the streets, and reflections on lessons learned and the state of our struggles moving forward. We also share essays analyzing what we need to do to fight fascism, how the right wing built their murderous momentum, and what their war on protest tells us about the threat to their agenda posed by our resistance. We dedicate this episode to the memory of Heather Heyer, who died at the hands of a fascist this weekend, and to the commitment we share to fighting by any means necessary to ensure that this never happens again. {August 14, 2017} -------SHOW NOTES------ Table of Contents: Introduction {0:01} Background to the Charlottesville Demonstrations {2:02} Interview: An Anonymous Anarchist of Color on the Charlottesville Demonstrations {12:15} Essay: “Charlottesville and the Rise of Fascism in the USA: What We Need to Do” {36:47} Interview: Two Virginia Anarchists on the Charlottesville Demonstrations {47:37} Essay: “One Dead in Charlottesville: Why the Right Can Kill Us Now” {1:21:59} Essay: “From J20 to Charlottesville: Repressing Protest From Above and Below” {1:25:40} Conclusion {1:38:24} Check this ongoing list of solidarity actions around the world to find a way to get involved in remembering Charlottesville and resisting fascism. Here are links to some of the various solidarity and medical support funds our comrades have vouched for, if you want to make a donation: Dre Harris Medical Fund, Memorial fund by the Democratic Socialists of America, Heather Heyer's Family, #DefendCville Med Fund, VA Youth Rally Victims; Help Queers Defend Cville, SolidarityCville, Natalie Romero Medical Fund, Alexis and Noelle Morris Medical Fund, Black Lives Matter Charlottesville, Black Student Alliance at UVA, Tracye Redd, The Women's Initiative Cville, Allie's Fund We shared two essays originally published on the CrimethInc. blog: “Charlottesville and the Rise of Fascism in the USA: What We Need to Do” and “One Dead in Charlottesville: Why the Right Can Kill Us Now.” We also included a short excerpt from our discussion of resistance to white supremacy in Episode 40; we'd recommend revisiting that episode for background on the anti-police and anti-racist rebellions of 2014–2015. Now is an important time to show support for your local antifa group or project, and to show up when they call to confront white supremacists and fascists. The folks at Three Way Fight have assembled this vouched list of trustworthy antifa resources and groups. Beware, however, of signing up for just any antifa feed—many of them are fake accounts used to doxx genuinely antifascist newcomers to the movement. For a reportback on the July 8th anti-KKK demo in Charlottesville that preceded the August 12th rally, see this episode of The Final Straw. If you'd like to learn more about fascism and the history of anarchist opposition to it, check out the Ex-Worker's Episode 11 and Episode 12. Historian James Loewen has explored the true history of Confederate monuments, and the brutal histories they represent, in his books Lies My Teacher Told Me and Lies Across America. Here's more info about The Hotwire, our forthcoming weekly anarchist newscast.
James Loewen spent two years at the Smithsonian Institute surveying twelve leading high school textbooks of American History. What he found was an embarrassing amalgam of bland optimism, blind patriotism, and misinformation pure and simple, weighing in at an average of four-and-a-half pounds and 888 pages. In response, he has written Lies My Teacher Told Me, in part a telling critique of existing books but, more importantly, a wonderful retelling of American history as it should - and could - be taught to American students. Beginning with pre-Columbian American history and ranging over characters and events as diverse as Reconstruction, Helen Keller, the first Thanksgiving, and the My Lai massacre, Loewen supplies the conflict, suspense, unresolved drama, and connection with current-day issues so appallingly missing from textbook accounts. A treat to read and a serious critique of American education, Lies My Teacher Told Me is for anyone who has ever fallen asleep in history class.
James W. Loewen is a regular contributor to the History Channel’s History magazine and is a professor emeritus of sociology at the University of Vermont. Professor Loewen shows after surveying eighteen leading high school American history texts, he has concluded that not one does a decent job of making history interesting or memorable. Marred by an embarrassing combination of blind patriotism, mindless optimism, sheer misinformation, and outright lies, these books omit almost all the ambiguity, passion, conflict, and drama from our past. James Loewen’s gripping retelling of American history as it should, and could, be taught, Lies My Teacher Told Me, has sold more than 1,500,000 copies and continues to inspire K-16 teachers to get students to challenge, rather than memorize, their textbooks.ithin: Your Subconscious Mind is the distillation of 70 years of reading, studying, practicing, and teaching. To learn more about Provocative Enlightenment Radio, go to www.provocativeenlightenment.com
In this episode Matt and Dave discuss how teachers can prepare students for the transition from high school to university. We are joined by three of our close friends from the AP World History reading to help us with this subject; Eric Jones (associate professor of Southeast Asian studies at Northern Illinois University), Jennifer Sweatman (assistant professor of history at Washington and Jefferson College), and Jennifer Beck (AP World History teacher at Loyalsock Township High School). Together we discuss the AP reading, university-level expectations, possible reading and writing assignments, and our most inspiring history teachers. We also choose one book or album if stranded on a desert island, with Dave and Jenn S opting for classic literature, Jenn B fending off the hunger pains, and Matt and Eric bringing rather divergent musical options. Recommendations are: Eric – Toer, This Earth of MankindJenn S – Feraoun, Journal: 1955-62Dave – Lee, The Ugly RenaissanceMatt – Ferrar, Freedom’s MirrorJenn B – Loewen, Lies My Teacher Told Me
This week on CounterSpin: “Who controls the past controls the future. Who controls the present controls the past,” recited Winston Smith in Orwell's 1984. Nowadays, news media have a good deal of control over our knowledge and understanding of the past: The Fourth of July weekend will doubtless feature media chatter about what America “stands for,” and how our history has shaped us. But much of the talk will bear little relationship to the country's actual history, which is roughly a million times more complicated and conflict-riddled than the image we are usually presented: a more or less steady march of “progress,” with perhaps a few bumps in the road. Someone who's thought a lot about how we mis-learn history and how that shapes our political life is James W. Loewen. He's the author of the classic book, Lies My Teacher Told Me, which assesses the textbooks used in US classrooms, turning up falsehoods, elisions and distortions. He explains some of the reasons students say they hate history–and non-white students hate it most of all. The post CounterSpin – July 3, 2015 appeared first on KPFA.
James Loewen is a sociologist, historian and author. His writings include the renowned Lies My Teacher Told Me. In an effort to expose the truth and improve our world, James stirs the passion for knowledge that unbiased history can provide. His first history textbook had too much fact in it, was suppressed, and led to his successful First Amendment challenge to the censorship of free speech & press. If you have info about a Sundown Town in your area, you can email James at jloewen[at]uvm.edu
In part two of my talk about "Lies My Teacher Told Me", I explore the concept of heroification as it pertains to Christopher Columbus. Our high school history textbooks whitewash the atrocities perpetrated by Columbus and those who followed by (once again) blaming the victims. The Arawaks were to blame for their own demise. They should have developed better weapons, I guess. Columbus' actions in the West Indies set a precedent that affects us to this day. We celebrate Thanksgiving by gorging on food and drink and praising the ingenuity of the Pilgrims, yet most do not know the truth behind the holiday. If they did, I do not think they would have much of an appetite. Then again, one has to be open to the truth in order to understand it. Such critical thought is not allowed in the classroom. Only blind obedience to authority, whether it be a teacher or the federal government.
Today's podcast is another book report. "Lies My Teacher Told Me" by James W. Loewen is an eye-opening study of 12 high school history textbooks and how they effectively destroy any curiosity of history in the minds of their students. They do this through such techniques as information overload, authoritative tone, heroification and lies of omission, just to name a few. Today's podcast covers just a couple of examples of how history is distorted to elicit favorable perceptions of certain historical figures and events.
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Broadcast Time: 10:00AM Program Topic: Peace and reconciliation between Maine Native People and the European Invaders Key Discussion Points (list at least 3): a) History Reading Group's writings and lessons learned b) Dramatic Readings c) White Privilege Guests by name and affiliation: A) Christina Baker, Senior College Instructor, former Maine State Legislator B) Anne Stebbins Funderburk/ Baskets C) Bettye Worcester/ Portage D) BarbaraMcLeod/ My Portage E) Judy DeLongTraveling Light F) Bill and Sue Clark/ Red Girl's Reasoning G) Anne Stebbins Funderburk/ White Privilege H) Debby Messer/ Contemporary Issues I) Paul Frost/ Dual Words Bibliography Unpacking the Knapsack of White Privilege by Peggy McIntosh (on the internet) Indian Country Today a Native American News Paper updated daily on the internet Lies My Teacher Told Me by James Louwen The Peoples History of The US by Howard Zinn Women of the Dawn by Bunny McBride Out of the Depth by Isabelle Knockwood Invisible (video) available at the Penobscot Nation Cultural Center on the internet Voice of the Turtle:American Indian Literature, 1900-1970 ed. By Paula Gunn Allen, Ballentine Books, 1994 Contact for the group Portagers: cbaker@maine.edu Call In Program: No Political Broadcast: No Host: Donna Loring Engineer: Joel Mann The post Wabanaki Windows 12/20/11 first appeared on WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs Archives.
An interview with James W. Loewen author of Teaching What Really Happened: How to Avoid the Tyranny of Textbooks and Get Students Excited About Doing History. Loewen takes history textbooks to task for their perpetuations of myth and their lack of awareness of today's multicultural student audience (not to mention the astonishing number of facts they just got plain wrong). How did people get here? Why did Europe win? Why Did the South Secede? In Teaching What Really Happened, Loewen goes beyond the usual textbook-dominated viewpoints to illuminate a wealth of intriguing, often hidden facts about America's past. Calling for a new way to teach history, this book will help teachers move beyond traditional textbooks to tackle difficult but important topics like conflicts with Native Americans, slavery, and race relations. Throughout, Loewen shows time and again how teaching what really happened connects better with all kinds of students to get them excited about history. James W. Loewen is the bestselling author of Lies My Teacher Told Me and Lies Across America. He taught race relations for twenty years at the University of Vermont and gives workshops for teacher groups around the United States. He has been an expert witness in more than 50 civil rights, voting rights, and employment cases.
In this week’s podcast, Podsafe music from British recording artist Ruth Theodore, a round up of the top news stories in Education and how they will affect you, a review of what Man of Starch has been reading, watching, and listening to including the non-fiction book “Lies My Teacher Told Me”, the HBO series “Flight of the Conchords” and the NPR Podcast “All Songs Considered”, highlights from this week in history, a calendar of events for all those Central Valley Kids complaining that there is Nothing To Do In This Town, the cool website of the week for those of you who just can’t get enough free music, we will look into the origins of the term “third world country” in our segment etymology for a semi-literate world, and we’ll close out on a lighter note with highlights from our small town Sherrif’s Daily Log.
This week, since it was first published in 1995, James W Loewen's book “Lies My Teacher Told Me – Everything Your American History Textbook Got Wrong” has sold over 2 million copies. In 2018, a new edition of the book was released, with a new preface written by Loewen for what he calls the age of alternative facts. We had a delightful conversation that summer about the book, and since he has passed away we'd like to take another listen to it. We started by asking why they issued a new edition of the book that summer. James Loewen was a renowned sociologist, educator, and racial justice activist. He died on Thursday, Aug. 19. Loewen was 79. It's fair to say that James Loewen's book sent shockwaves through the academic community. And speaking of shockwaves, they're the topic of today's Academic Minute. Photo courtesy of Atria Press/ Simon & Schuster.
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