Race and Place in Charlottesville
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Monumental Legacies
Race and Place in Charlottesville
02/19/19 • 10 min
Professor Nelson concludes his walking tour with a powerful reflection on the monument of Stonewall Jackson, located in what is now called Court Square.
"Adopting a framework of celebrating the peaceable city of Charlottesville and not recognizing the legacy of white supremacy and marginalization that have been inscribed in this landscape for centuries is simply not hearing our neighbor."
Eugenics at UVA
Race and Place in Charlottesville
02/11/19 • 9 min
Still standing at the base of the George R. Clark monument, Professor Nelson explores how the University of Virginia medical school in the 20th century embraced the scientific movement of the day: the race-based science later known as eugenics. With its emphasis on the inferiority of “the American negro,” eugenics served as the justification for laws that supported race-based segregation and sterilization of African-Americans.
Property and Power
Race and Place in Charlottesville
02/13/19 • 10 min
Journalist Jordy Yager joins Professor Nelson in the Study Center library to share his findings from research concerning Charlottesvillle's black citizens' access to property (and the power that comes with it) from the plantation era to today.
Secret Gardens
Race and Place in Charlottesville
02/05/19 • 9 min
Listener discretion is advised.
The University of Virginia's serpentine walls that border its famous Gardens originally rose to an impressive eight feet tall. Learn more about the hard work that took place behind these walls during the university's early years... and the hard stories of the men and women who walked the alleys between them every day.
We welcome archaeologist Benjamin Ford of Rivanna Archaeological Services to this episode.
Vinegar Hill: Eminent Domain
Race and Place in Charlottesville
02/21/19 • 6 min
In this first episode of a two-part series, Professor Nelson explores the Vinegar Hill neighborhood: a once-vibrant African-American neighborhood located near Preston Avenue and Ridge/McIntire Road. Claimed by the Charlottesville government under eminent domain, the neighborhood was razed and left as a vacant scar in the city's landscape for 20 years before being rebuilt.
Futility of Resistance
Race and Place in Charlottesville
02/08/19 • 6 min
The "Race and Place in Charlottesville" tour leaves UVA Grounds to head toward the Downtown Mall. On the way there, stop at the base of the George R. Clark Monument, now standing at the intersection of West Main and Jefferson Park Ave. Discover the history of this statue, its unveiling, and the implications it continues to have for Charlottesville's African-American community.
Three Histories of the KKK
Race and Place in Charlottesville
02/22/19 • 13 min
Professor Nelson expounds on three historical iterations of the Ku Klux Klan's presence in Charlottesville—including the August 11 and 12 rallies in 2017—and the impact the white supremacist group has had on the city's minority communities, including its African-American and Jewish citizens.
Building Bridges
Race and Place in Charlottesville
02/12/19 • 10 min
The Drewary Brown Bridge, which crosses the train tracks above the Amtrak, is named for one of Charlottesville’s most important African-American Civil Rights leaders. On this stop of the tour, Professor Nelson introduces us to Charlottesville’s heroic “Bridge Builders” and their commitment to rising above the oppression of segregation to fight for the well-being of the entire city.
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How many episodes does Race and Place in Charlottesville have?
Race and Place in Charlottesville currently has 25 episodes available.
What topics does Race and Place in Charlottesville cover?
The podcast is about Racism, Christianity, History, Religion & Spirituality, Podcasts, Education and Race.
What is the most popular episode on Race and Place in Charlottesville?
The episode title 'Where Are We Today?' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Race and Place in Charlottesville?
The average episode length on Race and Place in Charlottesville is 11 minutes.
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When was the first episode of Race and Place in Charlottesville?
The first episode of Race and Place in Charlottesville was released on Jan 28, 2019.
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