Confederate Monuments as a Constant Reminder of Separatism
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Poet Laureate Tracy K. Smith discusses Stone Mountain's psychological toll on Black people
"It's a very scary thing to live in a space that is whispering to you, 'You don't belong. You're not authorized.' There are forces that will roughly remind you of what you can and can't do." U.S. Poet Laureate Tracy K. Smith discusses the possible psychological toll on Black people living in the shadow of a Confederate monument like Stone Mountain.
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Iconic America: Our Symbols and Stories with David Rubenstein is a production of Show of Force, DMR Productions, and WETA Washington, D.C. David M. Rubenstein is the host and executive...
Confederate Monuments as a Constant Reminder of Separatism
Clip: Episode 7 | 27sVideo has Closed Captions
"It's a very scary thing to live in a space that is whispering to you, 'You don't belong. You're not authorized.' There are forces that will roughly remind you of what you can and can't do." U.S. Poet Laureate Tracy K. Smith discusses the possible psychological toll on Black people living in the shadow of a Confederate monument like Stone Mountain.
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David Rubenstein examines the history of America through some of its most iconic symbols, objects and places, in conversation with historical thinkers, community members and other experts. Together, they dive deep into each symbol’s history, using them as a gateway to understanding America’s past and present.Providing Support for PBS.org
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You don't belong, you're not authorized.
There are forces that will roughly remind you of what you can and can't do.
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An Alternative Rationalization for the Civil War
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Clip: Ep7 | 3m 2s | Hasan Jeffries explains why some Southerners try to reframe the causes of the Civil War. (3m 2s)
Meet Stone Mountain Memorial Association's Black Chairman
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Clip: Ep7 | 5m 38s | The head of Stone Mountain Memorial Association discusses plans for the monument's future. (5m 38s)
Pushback in the Immediate Aftermath of Integration
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Clip: Ep7 | 23s | Gloria Brown discusses the unfulfilled promises of integration. (23s)
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Preview: Ep7 | 31s | Should Confederate leaders remain on places like Stone Mountain, or should they be erased? (31s)
United Daughters of the Confederacy's Lost Soldiers
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Clip: Ep7 | 1m 59s | United Daughters of the Confederacy had a pivotal role memorializing Confederate soldiers. (1m 59s)
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Iconic America: Our Symbols and Stories with David Rubenstein is a production of Show of Force, DMR Productions, and WETA Washington, D.C. David M. Rubenstein is the host and executive...