Elizabeth Hinton
Associate professor of history and African American studies at Yale University and a professor at Yale Law School. Author of America on Fire.
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Mar 7, 2023 • 42min
209 - Black Reconstruction in America - W.E.B. Du Bois' 1935 Groundbreaking / Myth-Busting Book
Elizabeth Hinton, an associate professor at Yale with expertise in mass incarceration, and Sue Mobley, a New Orleans organizer and urbanist, delve into W.E.B. Du Bois' revolutionary work, 'Black Reconstruction in America.' They uncover how Du Bois challenged dominant racist narratives and highlighted the vital contributions of African Americans during Reconstruction. The conversation emphasizes Du Bois' lasting impact on understanding racial equality and calls for a reevaluation of democracy in light of ongoing inequalities.
Jul 17, 2021 • 15min
Black Rebellion: Mass Violence And The Civil Rghts Movement
Elizabeth Hinton, an associate professor of history and African American studies at Yale, discusses her book America on Fire. She reveals how aggressive policing sparked mass violence in Black communities since the 1960s. Hinton emphasizes the historical impact of labeling events as 'rebellions' instead of 'riots' and highlights police brutality’s role in community uprisings. The conversation connects past struggles for racial justice with today’s police reform debates, advocating for community investment as a path to lasting change.
