In this episode of Leading By History we interview researcher and author Kevin Levin (Searching for Black Confederates: the Civil War's Most Persistent Myth) about a most debated topic - the existence of black Confederate soldiers during the Civil War. This assertion has been pushed for three decades by some of the greatest supporters of the "Lost Cause" as well as prominent African-American professors. How could so many people be wrong? Have we been lied to yet again? For the answer to this question, you do not want to miss this week's Leading By History!

In this episode, Specialist Ma'asehyahu Isra-Ul speaks with Specialist Kelisa Wing to discuss the origins of the STPP and the steps needed to dismantle it. Kelisa is the author of Promises and Possibilities: Dismantling the School-to-Prison Pipeline, which was released in 2018. She is an award winning educator and administrator, as well as a researcher and guest writer for several educational organizations. If you wanted to understand exactly what the Pipeline is and how to tear it down...this is the show you do NOT want to miss. THIS is your call to action!

 In this part 2, episode 13, Specialist Ma'asehyahu Isra-Ul continues his casual conversation with Dr. Adam Ewing - Professor of African-American history at Virginia Commonwealth University, concerning the influence of Marcus Garvey's political/spiritual ideology on the development of black nationalism around the world. If part 1 left you wanting more, here's your next "fix"...

In this part 1, episode 12, Specialist Ma'asehyahu Isra-Ul has a casual and off the cuff discussion with Dr. Adam Ewing - Professor of African-American history at Virginia Commonwealth University, concerning the influence of Marcus Garvey's political/spiritual ideology on the development of black nationalism around the world. Have you ever considered being a proverbial  "fly on the wall" in the midst of a great intellectual conversation? This is your opportunity...Click the listen button now!

In this week's extended episode of Leading By History, Specialist Ma'asehyahu Isra-Ul interviews Dr. Claudrena Harold - Professor of African-American Studies at the University of Virginia. Their discussion focuses on the definition of "black scholarship" and whether there is a need for such a term. Dr. Harold minces no words in clearly defining the work of black scholarship and the continual need for a multinational and global view of historical research which motivates people to act on their humanity in the best interest of the marginalized and oppressed. You do not want to miss this week's show!

In this episode Specialist Ma'asehyahu Isra-Ul reviews some of his research concerning Racial Betrayal in the Founding of New Spain (Mexico and surrounding territories). With the current talk of racism and the "social construct of race", it is important to examine the origins of race in the early Americas.  The story of Hernán Cortés provides the historical backdrop for the discussion. His exploits, fueled by a lust for power and wealth, continued a course of action started by Christopher Columbus (Cristóbal Colón) some two decades earlier. This course of action would disrupt the indigenous population of the Americas and inspire a caste of race amidst racial confusion for the years to come. You do not want to miss this week's examination of the history of race and conquest in "the New World".

This short part B episode covers three portions of speeches from Dr. David Jeck (Superintendent of Fauquire County Public Schools), Donna Columbo (President of the VA PTA) and Sarah Pederson (Local activist and VEA representative) at the Red for Ed March. Check out the Live, on-the-ground reporting from Leading By History's founder - Specialist Ma'asehyahu Isra-Ul! Hear it exactly as it was!

 In this extended episode of Leading By History we interview Dr. Lynette Tannis of Harvard University's Graduate School of Education, in order to discuss the school to prison pipeline with a special focus on the vulnerable children trapped within the Pipeline. Dr. Tannis is the author of the book Educating Incarcerated Youth: Exploring the Impact of Relationships, Expectations, Resources and Accountability. Today's extended episode will answer a great deal of questions you may have had and even address those you had not yet considered.