Episode 51 - Black and White: Booker T. Washington, the Second KKK, and Race Relations, 1880-1930
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We're back! After a delay to allow for holidays and research trips, on a bumper Episode 51, we are joined by two guests - York St John University's Stephen Robinson (@drSRRobinson) and the University of Essex's Miguel Hernandez (@MHernandezGdV) to work through one of the worst eras in American race relations.  We discuss why race relations were so awful, the career of Booker T. Washington, and the revival of the Second KKK. Finally, we discuss the current state of American race relations and if there is any legitimate comparison to contemporary America.Thanks again for listening and we'll be back again before the end of August with Episode 52!Cheers,Mark and Malcolm
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