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EPISODE · Nov 17, 2023 · 23 MIN

The Revolution Never Ended

from The Atlantic Out Loud

The federal government abandoned Reconstruction in 1877, but Black people didn’t give up on the moment’s promise. By Peniel E. Joseph. From The Atlantic's December 2023 issue. Want to share unlimited access to The Atlantic with your loved ones? Give a gift today at theatlantic.com/podgift. For a limited time, select new subscriptions will come with the bold Atlantic tote bag as a free holiday bonus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The federal government abandoned Reconstruction in 1877, but Black people didn’t give up on the moment’s promise. By Peniel E. Joseph. From The Atlantic's December 2023 issue. Want to share unlimited access to The Atlantic with your loved ones? Give a gift today at theatlantic.com/podgift. For a limited time, select new subscriptions will come with the bold Atlantic tote bag as a free holiday bonus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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