Annie Polland
Historian and president of the Tenement Museum. Provides expertise on Black and immigrant history.
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Jul 23, 2025 • 29min
Teaching History in This Fraught Time
Annie Polland, a historian and president of the Tenement Museum, teams up with Clint Smith, a poet and staff writer at The Atlantic, to discuss innovative ways teachers can effectively share Black and immigrant histories. They delve into the challenges educators face while navigating America’s complex past, emphasizing the importance of personal narratives in understanding social issues. Polland and Smith also highlight the museum's immersive storytelling methods, connecting individual stories to broader historical contexts and promoting dialog about racism and social justice.
Jul 4, 2025 • 1h 48min
July 4th: 100 Years of America the Superpower; Frances Perkins; New Yorker Poetry; Blacklisting; Celia Cruz
Join Richard Haass, an American diplomat discussing America's evolution from isolationism to a superpower. Annie Polland shares Frances Perkins' groundbreaking labor reforms, while Kevin Young explores a century of poetry in The New Yorker. Clay Risen dives into the chilling effects of McCarthyism on arts and society, and Felix Contreras celebrates Celia Cruz's vibrant legacy in the world of music. They weave together history, culture, and the enduring impact of these figures in shaping America.
