Melvin Rogers
Professor of political science at Brown University, author of "The Darkened Light of Faith", discussing the Black intellectual tradition.
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Jan 30, 2025 • 1h 5min
What the Black Intellectual Tradition Can Teach Us About American Democracy
Jamelle Bouie, a New York Times columnist, and Melvin Rogers, a political science professor at Brown University, dive deep into the Black intellectual tradition's influence on American democracy. They discuss key figures like David Walker and W.E.B. Du Bois, exploring their calls for equal citizenship and the moral imperatives of civic engagement. The conversation also touches on emotional appeals from activists like Ida B. Wells and James Baldwin, emphasizing the role of culture and law in the ongoing struggle for racial justice and equality.
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Feb 16, 2020 • 30min
HAP 46 - Melvin Rogers on 19th Century Political Thought
Melvin Rogers, an expert in 19th-century political thought, discusses David Walker's 'Appeal to the Colored Citizens of the World' addressing racial domination. The podcast explores citizenship, humanity, and freedom in relation to legal judgment. It also analyzes black women's plight, racial prejudice, and the ideological clash between abolitionists and colonizationists in the 19th century.
