Reflecting on the importance of questioning historical narratives and getting them right, the host introduces a guest who discusses the misrepresentation of Rosa Parks' story and highlights the constructed reality of history. They explore the impact of confronting the truth on the myth of American inclusivity and upward mobility.
Have you ever recalled a story only to have someone point out "that's not how it went"? Well, what happens when what we misrepresent are our historical narratives? David Ikard is a Professor of African American and Diaspora Studies at Vanderbilt University. In this episode, he talks about the societal and personal dangers of inaccurate history knowledge, and uncovers the real story of one of history’s most iconic figures. For the full text transcript, visit go.ted.com/BHTranscripts