Teen Historians @ New-York Historical Society

There's always a grey area in history! This episode will focus on the relationship between Black Americans and White Americans while questioning the concept of "whiteness" as it relates to American citizenship.

This episode will discuss how Black Americans have historically been excluded from the idea of citizenship through voter suppression and various forms of discrimination. These forms of discrimination persisted throughout the twentieth and twenty first century.

We can't forget the role that the youth had on American citizenship! This episode will focus on the way young Americans were integrated into an American identity in regards to education, recreation, ethnicity, and religion. 

How does tobacco and Chinese food relate to citizenship? This episode will explore how two marginalized groups in American history have been placed and displaced within society and how the stereotypes placed upon both Native Americans and Chinese Americans continue into present day culture.

What is patriotism? What is protest? How are they related? This episode will explore the role of patriotism in citizenship and how it was defined by parades and protests! 

 A painting. A spoon. A kettle. A pill box! This episode will focus on what everyday objects can tell us about the lives of people that used them!