Capitalism and Slavery. Part 2.


Three interviews: historian Seth Rockman, scholars Crystal Eddins and Zachary Sell, and public historians Akeia Benard, Joey La Neve DeFrancesco, Elon Cook Lee and Marco McWilliams.

Dan conducted six interviews on capitalism and slavery at The Dig’s recent Slavery’s Hinterlands symposium here in Rhode Island. This second of two episodes begins with Seth Rockman on the role of slavery in American capitalism. Then, scholars Crystal Eddins and Zachary Sell on revolution and counter-revolution across the racial capitalist global order. Finally, public historians Akeia Benard, Joey La Neve DeFrancesco, Elon Cook Lee and Marco McWilliams on teaching slavery today.

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Topics: Indigenous Struggles Racism Capitalism Colonialism Slavery
Guests: Akeia Benard Crystal Eddins Elon Cook Lee Joey La Neve DeFrancesco Marco McWilliams Seth Rockman Zachary Sell