Episode 51

Racism, Ableism, and Slavery

Turns out, negative views towards disability in American culture and society have a history linked to racism and slavery. So, we're going to talk about that history because ableism is not the default, it is a construct that can be challenged. I have this conversation with Professor Jenifer Barclay, author of The Mark of Slavery: Disability, Race, and Gender in Antebellum America.

Music Credit

PeaceLoveSoul by Jeris (c) copyright 2012 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/VJ_Memes/35859 Ft: KungFu (KungFuFrijters)

All Episodes Previous Episode

About the Podcast

Show artwork for We the (Black) People
We the (Black) People
An American History Podcast

Listen for free

About your host

Profile picture for Brooklyn J-Flowers

Brooklyn J-Flowers

I have a class of 2020 History B.A from the University of Chicago and I want to look into the past to help America deal with our present and move forward!

As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.