mya and morgan dive into reparations! ho should get them, why, and what they should look like. 

Today we will talk about reparations in the US, and why it's so hard for the US to give African Americans reparations. 

How does Abraham Lincoln's legacy conflict with his actions and statements? Was he even a good president?

kia, amaya, james, and erica discuss if the emancipation proclamation was really for the benefit of Black people and how it affected black lives after was passed.

in this episode, we will talk about Abraham Lincoln and his involvement with the Civil War and if he deserves the reputation he has.

Sources:

1. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rQ-W4KjNlsw

2. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nLzCfpDql_A

3.http://abrahamlincolnonline.org/lincoln/education/presidentialtimeline.htm

4. https://www.reuters.com/article/uk-factcheck-quotes-statesmen-race/fact-check-quotes-from-prominent-american-statesmen-on-race-are-accurate-idUSKBN2471YA

5. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KWm8AF4Kp1A&list=PL3Q0iXnCF3XKBHs0GBcGE-sy_ynFctr4M&index=13

In today's episode, you will learn about Lincoln's disbelief in the abolishment of slavery and how African Americans are living amongst modern-day slavery. 

Shania, Isaac and Kennidi take a critical look the legacy of American President Abraham Lincoln. While many believe that Lincoln deserves accolades as one of the best President's in American History; other's believe this reputation should be revisited. This podcast explores some of Lincoln's greatest accomplishments such as The Emancipation Proclamation and Union Victory in the Civil War; while also looking at some lesser known parts of Lincoln's legacy (like his history of arguing for the re-patriation of Black Americans to Africa). What will our historical explorers find out about America's favorite President? Listen and find out. 

Reconstruction Era President Andrew Johnson gets credit from many historians for being one of the WORST Presidents of all time. When Donald Trump was elected in 2016; many argue he fought to rob Johnson of that title. This podcast is a critical exploration of two Presidents--one from the failed Reconstruction Era and another from the modern era. Our podcast explores and compares  the social, political and economic policies and impact of both Presidents and helps listeners to better understand how history truly does repeat itself, especially for people of color in America. 

In this podcast, we discuss the rise of white supremacy during the Reconstruction era.