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A Lesson in African American History in the U.S.

Garrett Bohlmann

Posted on February 27, 2023 · An educator guides us through the successes and struggles of African Americans in U.S. history.

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Posted on December 1, 2023 · Episode: 1075 Tobacco: Montezuma’s real revenge. Today, we find out what Montezuma’s revenge really was.

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I SEE U, Episode 58: Slavery Ties That Bind Freedom [Encore]

Posted on October 27, 2023 · Two women, one Black and the other White, connected through slavery, share intimate moments about how they were able to forge a remarkable friendship despite their family’s painful history. This episode is an encore of the September 17, 2022 original broadcast.

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I SEE U, Episode 92: Here I Am with Rice University President Reginald DesRoches

Posted on August 18, 2023 · A year into his historical presidency, Rice University’s Chief Executive Officer, Reginald DesRoches, is remaining steadfast and championing measures of inclusion despite the state of Texas dismantling them at colleges across the region, all while he leads an institution whose founder during slavery profited off individuals who looked like him.

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I SEE U, Episode 64: Pursuing A More Perfect Union with Legal Expert Jeffery Robinson [Encore]

Posted on July 21, 2023 · Racial justice activist and legal expert, Jeffery Robinson, admits that he’s not about bashing America or making someone feel guilty about what happened hundreds of years ago—he simply holds a passionate advocacy for providing new perspectives on the truth of our American history. This episode is an encore of the October 29, 2022 original broadcast.

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