Skip to content
Wait, she's black? episode artwork

EPISODE · Sep 17, 2020 · 41 MIN

Wait, she's black?

from Q & Abe

In this episode, we're digging into a question a fifth grade student asked about Elizabeth Keckly, a formerly enslaved woman who became a renowned dressmaker to Mrs. Lincoln. Encounters along the way include colorism, the term "mulatto," racial passing, and Carolus Linnaeus. Come along with us! Guests: A.B. Wilkinson Jennifer Fleischner Karen Grigsby Bates Nina Jablonski www.lincolncottage.org Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode metadata supplied by the publisher feed · Published Sep 17, 2020

Embed this episode

Ready to play

Wait, she's black?

0:00 41:42

No transcript for this episode yet

We transcribe on demand. Request one and we'll notify you when it's ready — usually under 10 minutes.

No similar episodes found.

No similar podcasts found.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is this episode of Q & Abe?

This episode is 41 minutes long.

When was this Q & Abe episode published?

This episode was published on September 17, 2020.

Can I download this Q & Abe episode?

Yes. Use the download control on the episode player to save the publisher-provided media file.
URL copied to clipboard!