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:
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