Walter Johnson is a History professor at Winthrop University and an African-American Studies professor at Harvard. He is the author of The Broken Heart of America: St. Louis and the Violent History of the United States.
 
Things you will learn in this episode: 
[00:01 – 10:07] Opening Segment
I welcome and introduce my guest, Walter Johnson
Catching up with Walter
The challenges of doing online conferences
Walter’s history in St. Louis
His inspiration for writing his book

[10:08 – 16:32] St. Louis’ History
The history of Urban planning and St. Louis
Harland Bartholomew’s impact on St. Louis
Going off-the-grid

[16:33 – 24:10] Racial Segregation
Walter talks about the Political economy of Ferguson
History of FergusonRacial Segregation
Communism



[24:11 – 35:55] Fragments of a better future
Changes that are happening for St. Louis
White supremacy’s ideology
Researching and reflecting on his own experiences as inspiration for his book
His career as a Professor of African-American studies
The people who have inspired him to speak out against injustice

[35:56 – 40:32] Closing Segment
Educating students about History through the lens of the unprivileged
Connect with WalterSee links below


Final Words

 
Tweetable Quotes:
"Everyone’s understanding of the world is structured by their material experience.” - Walter Johnson
“If you aren’t wrestling with the history of white supremacy and racial capitalism in the United States. You are evading history.” - Walter Johnson
 
Resources Mentioned:
Noah’s Ark in St. Charles
Winthrop University
Harvard
Amazon

 
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