History

In this episode, Laura spends the full half-hour in conversation with Professor Glaude about his book, Begin Again: James Baldwin's America and Its Urgent Lessons for Our Own.

Every year for a month, we celebrate the heroes of Black history. But these stories can obscure how change happens and who gets left behind.

This month, as we celebrate the life and legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr., we look to his role as a leading figure in the African American church. MLK’s important work inspires us to explore the history, complexity, and influences of Black religion in American life. Browse the eBooks below to find studies on Black women’s Christian activism, the connections between Black religion and cooking traditions, the influence of religion on the poetry of Langston Hughes, and other important interventions in the study of Black religion. Get each eBook for just $1.99 through the end of January!

What difference will Kamala Harris actually make when she takes office? From justice reform to immigration, 25 experts lay out the concrete impact a pioneering vice president could have.