Before the Civil Rights Movement with Dylan C. Penningroth

MacArthur Genius Grant winner Dylan C. Penningroth explores the lesser known history of Black legal engagement and activism prior to the modern civil rights era. Through thorough research including combing through deeds, licenses, and his own family history, he sits down for a riveting chat with Aldon Morris, Professor of Sociology and African American Studies at Northwestern University. SHOW NOTES Read the podcast transcript. PHOTO: Dylan C. Penningroth and Aldon Morris   Read: Dylan C. Penningroth, Before the Movement: The Hidden History of Black Civil Rights Aldon Morris, The Origins of the Civil Rights Movements:Black Communities Organizing for Change   Explore: Kendra Field, The Privilege of Family History Ulrich Bonnell Phillips, Life And Labor in the Old South Derrick Bell and "What is critical race theory?"   Live event programmed by Michael Green Live event produced by Jesse Swanson Live event stage managed by Devonte Washington Live event produced and mixed by Loren Ames Podcast edited and mixed by Alisa Rosenthal Podcast story editing by Alexandra Quinn Podcast copy assistance from David Vish and Katherine Kermgard Subscribe: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/chicago-humanities-tapes/id1534976656 Help shape the future of the podcast! Let us know what you think by taking the short survey: http://survey.podtrac.com/start-survey.aspx?pubid=1Pk_AtHDS9DU&ver=short Donate now to support programs like this: https://www.chicagohumanities.org/donate/ Explore upcoming events: https://www.chicagohumanities.org/   Instagram • TikTok • Twitter • Facebook • LinkedIn   HS2DS9RYD6TDGX6O