Explore the significance of historical memory and universities' examination of their connections to slavery in this thought-provoking lecture from Yale University's DeVane Lecture Series. Delve into Professor David Blight's analysis of how racial slavery has shaped American institutions and continues to influence contemporary society. Investigate the potential for history to repeat itself and the pivotal moments in American history that have challenged the foundations of democracy, human rights, and freedom. Examine the specific case of slavery's impact on Yale University, the Civil War, and its enduring legacies in political, constitutional, racial, economic, and commemorative spheres. Gain insights into the importance of confronting institutional histories and their role in shaping the present and future of American society.
Does Memory Matter? Why Universities Are Studying Slavery and Their Pasts - Class 2
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Class 2, Does Memory Matter? Why Are Universities Studying Slavery and Their Pasts?
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