Porches as Archival Spaces, A New Perspective: An Interview with Dr. Hilary Green

In this episode of the Anti-Racism Leadership Institute Research to Practice podcast, Dr. Tracey A. Benson engages with Dr. Hilary Green, an esteemed scholar of African American history and author of Unforgettable Sacrifice: How Black Communities Remembered the Civil War. They delve into the transformative role of family history in understanding the Civil War, the cultural importance of African-American porches as living archives, and the integration of African-American history into educational frameworks. Dr. Green highlights the value of community engagement, the vital contributions of everyday individuals to historical narratives, and the obligation of higher education institutions to address historical injustices while fostering equity. This conversation is a profound exploration of history, memory, and anti-racist education.