On the first episode of our second season, we were extremely fortunate to interview Dr. James Loewen about his book “Sundown Towns: A Hidden Dimension of American Racism.” We asked the essential question: What are Sundown Towns?    Dr. Loewen is a talented author, historian, and sociologist. He is best known for his 1995 book, … Continue reading "S2 – Episode 01: What Are Sundown Towns?"

On the first episode of our second season, we were extremely fortunate to interview Dr. James Loewen about his book “Sundown Towns: A Hidden Dimension of American Racism.” We asked the essential question: What are Sundown Towns? Dr. Loewen is a talented author, historian, and sociologist. He is best known for his 1995 book, … Continue reading "S2 – Episode 01: What Are Sundown Towns?"

On the first episode of our second season, we were extremely fortunate to interview Dr. James Loewen about his book “Sundown Towns: A Hidden Dimension of American Racism.” We asked the essential question: What are Sundown Towns?&nbsp; &nbsp; Dr. Loewen is a talented author, historian, and sociologist. He is best known for his 1995 book, … Continue reading "S2 – Episode 01: What Are Sundown&nbsp;Towns?"

S2 – Episode 01: What Are Sundown Towns?

Welcome to Forgottonia, a high school classroom project that seeks to honor our rich history of rural America and examine the social problems we currently face. This project is produced by students and led by History teacher, Joe Brewer, at Cuba H.S. located in Fulton County, 1 of 16 rural counties in the western part of the state. Our title, Forgottonia, refers to a tongue-in-cheek movement in the 1970s.

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S2 – Episode 01: What Are Sundown Towns?

S2 – Episode 01: What Are Sundown Towns?