Clint Smith in conversation with Ibram X. Kendi at Live Talks Los Angeles

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Chapters & Sections (53)

0:04 Discussing Racial History and Anti-Racism in America chapter 2
0:04 Discussing Racial History and Anti-Racism in America
2:16 Author Discusses New Book on Slavery History
5:32 Reception and Gratitude for Book Success chapter 4
5:32 Author's Gratitude for Book Reception and Success
7:06 Confederate Monuments and Symbolism in New Orleans
8:25 Racial Inequality and Public Monuments
9:37 Creating a Multilayered History of Slavery
11:34 Crafting a Cinematic Historical Narrative Experience chapter 3
11:34 Writing a Historical Narrative Book
13:23 Crafting Immersive Sensory Experiences in Writing
14:41 Writing Process and Research Methodology
17:15 Racist Travel Narratives and Their Impact chapter 3
17:15 Racist Travel Narratives and Their Impact
18:36 Pathologizing of Lower Caste Social Realities
20:36 Comparing Perspectives on the Civil War Legacy
22:11 Racial Identity and Writing Style Influence chapter 2
22:11 Racial Identity and Historical Contextualization
25:09 Legacy of Slavery and Contemporary Inequality
27:26 Slavery's Presence in Northern American Cities chapter 3
27:26 Slavery's Presence in Northern American Cities
28:44 Complexity of Slavery in West African History
30:05 Racial Injustice in US Prisons and Plantation History
31:41 Commercialization of a Former Slave Labor Camp chapter 3
31:41 Commercialization of a Former Slave Labor Camp
33:59 Slavery vs Mass Incarceration: Historical and Systemic Differences
35:13 Abolitionism and the Carceral Context
37:24 Impact of Historical Narratives on Self-Identity chapter 3
37:24 Challenging Negative Stereotypes and Historical Narratives
39:00 Societal Conditioning of Black Children
40:15 Breaking Down Racialized Housing Segregation Narratives
41:32 Reckoning with Slavery in American History chapter 3
41:32 Reckoning with History of Slavery in America
43:07 Efforts to Suppress Teaching of US History
44:23 Debunking White Supremacy's Manipulation of Historical Facts
45:56 Confronting and Teaching American History's Dark Past chapter 3
45:56 Confronting the Legacy of Slavery in American History
47:29 Preparing for a Meaningful Travel Experience
49:05 The Significance of Plantation Museums in American History
51:01 Unlearning Misconceptions about Slavery and History chapter 3
51:01 Enslaved People's Resistance and Agency
52:46 Misconceptions about American History and Identity
54:24 Lack of Historical Understanding and Willful Ignorance
57:00 Author's Hopes for Book's Impact and Legacy chapter 2
57:00 Author's Hopes for Book's Impact and Legacy
59:48 Importance of Truthful Black History Education
1:01:32 Complexity in American History and Education chapter 2
1:01:32 Complexity in American History Education
1:03:09 The Importance of Language in Historical Interpretation
1:05:44 State Legislature Interference in Academic Freedom chapter 3
1:05:44 Pushback Against State Curriculum Control Efforts
1:07:47 Pushback Against Misconceptions of History Education
1:09:07 Importance of Historical Interpretation and Context

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