The 1619 Project Podcast: Episode 2: The Economy That Slavery Built
Discussant: Sandra Gunning, Arthur F. Thurnau Professor Department of American Culture (AC), Department of Afroamerican and African Studies (DAAS)
The institution of slavery turned a poor, fledgling nation into a financial powerhouse, and the cotton plantation was America’s first big business. Behind the system, and built into it, was the whip. On today’s episode: Matthew Desmond, a contributing writer for The New York Times Magazine and the author of “Evicted,” and Jesmyn Ward, the author of “Sing, Unburied, Sing.”
“1619” is a New York Times audio series hosted by Nikole Hannah-Jones. You can find more information about it at nytimes.com/1619podcast.
“1619” is a New York Times audio series hosted by Nikole Hannah-Jones. You can find more information about it at nytimes.com/1619podcast.
| Building: | Haven Hall |
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| Event Type: | Lecture / Discussion |
| Tags: | african american, african and african american studies, African Diaspora, African Studies, american culture, Slavery |
| Source: | Happening @ Michigan from Department of Afroamerican and African Studies |
