Professor Painter discusses her book, THE HISTORY OF WHITE PEOPLE. Prof. Painter begins with discussing just what it means to be “white” and how ideas of whiteness developed using Ancient Greek and Roman sources. Ralph Waldo Emerson’s influence is explored before delving into eugenics, anti-Semitism, and Irish Immigration. Nell Irvin Painter is the award-winning author […]

Episode 50 – History of White People with Nell Irvin Painter

Unpacking 1619 features interviews with scholars from around the country in which we unpack topics relating to the 1619 Project and race in America. Hosted by Adult Services Librarian John Piche.

Share Episode 50 – History of White People with Nell Irvin Painter

Sign up to save your podcasts

Episode 50 – History of White People with Nell Irvin Painter

Episode 50 – History of White People with Nell Irvin Painter