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December 6, 2020 By Mich Hancock

Walter Johnson

Walter Johnson is a History professor at Winthrop University and an African-American Studies professor at Harvard. He is the author of The Broken Heart of America: St. Louis and the Violent History of the United States.

 

Things you will learn in this episode: 

[00:01 – 10:07] Opening Segment

  • I welcome and introduce my guest, Walter Johnson
  • Catching up with Walter
  • The challenges of doing online conferences
  • Walter’s history in St. Louis
  • His inspiration for writing his book

[10:08 – 16:32] St. Louis’ History

  • The history of Urban planning and St. Louis
  • Harland Bartholomew’s impact on St. Louis
  • Going off-the-grid

[16:33 – 24:10] Racial Segregation

  • Walter talks about the Political economy of Ferguson
  • History of Ferguson
    • Racial Segregation
    • Communism

[24:11 – 35:55] Fragments of a better future

  • Changes that are happening for St. Louis
  • White supremacy’s ideology
  • Researching and reflecting on his own experiences as inspiration for his book
  • His career as a Professor of African-American studies
  • The people who have inspired him to speak out against injustice

[35:56 – 40:32] Closing Segment

  • Educating students about History through the lens of the unprivileged
  • Connect with Walter
    • See links below
  • Final Words

 

Tweetable Quotes:

“Everyone’s understanding of the world is structured by their material experience.” – Walter Johnson

“If you aren’t wrestling with the history of white supremacy and racial capitalism in the United States. You are evading history.” – Walter Johnson

 

Resources Mentioned:

  • Noah’s Ark in St. Charles
  • Winthrop University
  • Harvard
  • Amazon

 

You can connect with Walter on Twitter . Be sure to grab a copy of his book on Amazon or click here

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