Telling America’s Story: A Conversation with Historian Ted Williams III

Every four years, we add a new chapter to the ongoing story of our nation. But when does that story truly begin — and who gets to decide what happened?In this episode, Val “The Voice” Johnson speaks with historian, educator, and playwright Ted Williams III, who suggests that America’s story doesn’t start in 1776, but in 1619. Through his powerful storytelling and scholarship, Williams challenges listeners to look deeper into the nation’s origins and reckon with the truths that shaped its foundation.🎧 Tune in for an enlightening and timely discussion that blends history, art, and civic reflection — inviting us all to reconsider the narrative of who we are as a country.