11 Mar 2025
the weary land with Dr. Kelly Houston Jones, part 2.
Part 2: Arkansas secession, Civil War, and Reconstruction. Unraveling slavery’s grip and its lasting impact today.
View episodeAssociate Professor of History, Arkansas Tech University. Author of “A Weary Land: Slavery on the Ground in Arkansas.”
Part 2: Arkansas secession, Civil War, and Reconstruction. Unraveling slavery’s grip and its lasting impact today.
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Part 1: How slavery was foundational to Arkansas, shaping its economy, politics, and social structures. The rise of the “second slavery,” the lived experiences of enslaved people, and how its legacy continues to influence economic and social disparities today.
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