<p>In some American cities, citizens are joining forces to tear down Confederate monuments themselves. In others, officials are taking action to protect and preserve them forever. How have tragic events and mass protests galvanized people on both sides of the debate? And, whose history is really being erased?</p>

In some American cities, citizens are joining forces to tear down Confederate monuments themselves. In others, officials are taking action to protect and preserve them forever. How have tragic events and mass protests galvanized people on both sides of the debate? And, whose history is really being erased?

Episode 1: How Did We Get Here?

Confederate monuments are coming down. What goes up in their place? Who really deserves a monument? 

Inspired by one Baltimore high school, this podcast investigates the history of Confederate monuments and symbols—and their uncertain future. But mostly, it explores monumental moments through the stories of five unsung African Americans whose courage and cunning dramatically shaped American history. 

If you wish you could remember more of what you learned in American history, but hate being bored, this podcast is for you. Walk in the shoes of people who lived and breathed the Fugitive Slave Act, the 15th Amendment, the 19th Amendment, Plessy vs. Ferguson, Brown vs. Board of Education and the Freedom Rides firsthand. Celebrate Black History Month every month with this eight-part series hosted by history translator Sarah Lohnes and featuring living descendants, historians like Martha S. Jones, David Taft Terry, and Melba Joyce Boyd, politicians and artists.

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Confederate monuments are coming down. What goes up in their place? Who really deserves a monument? Inspired by one Baltimore high school, this podcast investigates the history of Confederate monuments and symbols—and their uncertain future. But mostly, it explores monumental moments through the stories of five unsung African Americans whose courage and cunning dramatically shaped American history. If you wish you could remember more of what you learned in American history, but hate being bored, this podcast is for you. Walk in the shoes of people who lived and breathed the Fugitive Slave Act, the 15th Amendment, the 19th Amendment, Plessy vs. Ferguson, Brown vs. Board of Education and the Freedom Rides firsthand. Celebrate Black History Month every month with this eight-part series hosted by history translator Sarah Lohnes and featuring living descendants, historians like Martha S. Jones, David Taft Terry, and Melba Joyce Boyd, politicians and artists.

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