Stephen V. Ash describes the Memphis Massacre of 1866, a brutal episode with profound implications for race and democracy
…Ash: A public memorial would serve several important purposes. First, it would stand as a reminder that racism and racial violence have always been a part of American life and…
A letter from Will D. Campbell surfaces after many years in a drawer
…an undated letter sent by Will D. Campbell, civil-rights activist and author of Brother to a Dragonfly, when he was invited to join the Humanities Tennessee’s board, and it’s just…
Allyson Hobbs uncovers the fascinating history of racial passing in the United States
…history, and the Lawrence Levine Prize, for the best book on American cultural history. Prior to her upcoming appearance at the National Civil Rights Museum in Memphis, Hobbs answered questions…
Two University of Tennessee professors assess the legacy of George Armstrong Custer
…out in their new book, Inventing Custer: The Making of an American Legend, “Custer was a natural figure to embody all that was great about, and eventually wrong with, the…
Dave Eggers and Valentino Achak Deng head to Tennessee to discuss What is the What as part of the 2015 Memphis Reads celebration
…any beating over the risk of being devoured.” What Is the What also paints a lucid picture of the political background that set up Sudan’s enduring civil wars. As many…
