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A History of Modern Britain by Andrew Marr confronts head-on the victory of shopping over politics. It tells the story of how the great political visions of New Jerusalem or a second Elizabethan Age, rival idealisms, came to be defeated by a culture of consumerism, celebrity and...

My name is Annette Ayers, 20 year navy war veteran and certified as anelementary public school teacher in the state of Virginia.In 2006 I became a public school teacher because my elementary schoolteacher changed my life forever. My teacher balanced the learning. He taught his class who the africa were before africans were forced into slavetrade.During my elementary years, learning that african was a thriving civilizationbefore the slave trade made me a better and more engaged student. Whilelearning about African contribution in class, I felt seen and became a lessdisruptive student. What a ...

Many black strategies of daily resistance have been obscured—until now. Race rebels, argues Kelley, have created strategies of resistance, movements, and entire subcultures. Here, for the first time, everyday race rebels are given the historiographical attention they deserve, from the Jim Crow era to the present.

A conversation between 2 eminent Black thinkers on how to work together to make the world a better place despite deep religious differences Brad Braxton and Anthony Pinn represent two traditions—Christianity and Secular Humanism respectively—that have for centuries existed in bitter...

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Delve into the captivating world of cricket with Dick Barlow, one of the most celebrated all-round cricketers of the late 19th Century. Known for his strategic batting and exceptional bowling, Barlow recounts his 40-year journey in club, county, and test cricket, sprinkling in delightful anecdotes about how he frequently dismissed his contemporary, W. G. Grace. For newcomers to sports autobiographies, the three chapters on Barlows Australian tours with the England cricket team serve as an engaging starting point. The book is concluded with Francis Thompsons At Lords, a nostalgic tribute to ...

Class of '03 is a podcast about events and memories of the year 2003, created and hosted by Helen Grossman. By any standard, 2003 was a standout year in its long lasting contributions to culture, politics, science/tech, and beyond. Each week on the podcast, we take a look at one or more 2003 headline and explore its relevance in that time and its effects today. Episodes every other Thursday.

Class Divide is a powerful podcast series that exposes educational inequality in the UK. Through two years of documentary work, it sheds light on education in underprivileged areas such as East Brighton estates of Whitehawk, Manor Farm and Bristol Estate. Shockingly, only 37% of young people in East Brighton achieved basic GCSE grades compared to 69% in the rest of the city in 2019.The series follows the lives of a daughter and three sons from Whitehawk, emphasizing the transformative power of education. Along with families and teachers, education experts such as Professor Diane Reay and ...

In this seminal work, Engels offers a powerful and insightful examination of the plight of Englands working class during the tumultuous industrial revolution. Based on his firsthand observations in Manchester from 1842 to 1844, along with various contemporary reports, Engels vividly illustrates the heavy toll that industrialization exacted on workers lives. This classic account remains a crucial piece for understanding the socio-economic landscape of the time. (Summary by Cathy Barratt)

Meet the next generation of lovable lawyers in Class Action - an immersive 12-episode series hosted by Katie Phang. They’re idealistic, diverse, and passionate about seeking justice. And they’re fighting each other in court in the 21-22 season. Upstart law teams from Texas, New York and South Dakota are vying for a national championship, and a rising undergrad program is on a journey to the promised land of mock trial competitions.

Class of Hope and Change is an intra-generational conversation featuring millennials who are sharing their dreams, struggles, ideas, and stories in a beautiful movement of love, trust, and truth.This podcast is rooted in the timeless tradition of oral history. We speak for ourselves. We are telling our own stories before someone else sells them back to us. Our guests are everyday millennials who bring a variety of life experiences and cultural perspectives to discussions about a wide range of timely and timeless subjects.We believe the ideas of 'Hope' and 'Change' are about our future - ...

Derrière la série Dopesick (disponible sur Disney +) qui revient sur la crise des opioïdes aux Etats unis - ou comment la cupidité de certains a rendu l’Amérique accro aux médicaments - il y a aussi l’histoire d’une class action, cette forme de plainte collective très répandue aux Etats-Unis.Voici le point de départ de ce podcast qui revient sur les actions collectives les plus éclatantes et étonnantes de ces 50 dernières années.Car derrière chaque class action se cachent héros et héroïnes comme Erin Brockovich ou Ralph Nadar.5 histoires racontées par Clara Hage. ...

Welcome to the Class. Here, we'll explore some of the most influential/classic books and documents ever written on political philosophy, Religion, Literature, and more. Most importantly, we will try to understand their modern relevance. This podcast serves two primary purposes, which I'd like to refer to as my "dual motivations." Firstly, it fulfills a personal and somewhat self-serving objective: to archive all the valuable insights and teachings I've received from my professor Ron Cline. Secondly, I aim to safeguard Professor Ron's wisdom for not only my benefit but also for yours and that...

C’era una volta la classe operaia è un viaggio inedito alla scoperta delle storie di uomini e donne protagonisti della vita produttiva ed economica di Napoli Est, raccontate dalle archeologie industriali presenti nell’area orientale di Napoli. Un viaggio che attraversa la lunga catena di dismissioni industriali, dal Real Opificio di Pietrarsa fino alle recenti vicende della Whirlpool. Eventi che hanno segnato profondamente la storia delle persone che vi abitano e ridisegnato il volto della periferia orientale di Napoli.Voce di Elisa ScorpioScritto da Scilla Di Pietro, Bruno Interlandi, ...

In Classroom Chaos, I will be profiling kids in my 6-7 class. As we descend into the podcast, I will be accompanied by some classmates of mine who will help me profile kids who I don't have a grasp on.

Workin Class est un podcast qui explore le lien entre les classes populaires et la politique actuelle. Chaque épisode examine la vie militante, avec des interviews de personnalités politiques, d'activistes et de citoyens de milieux modestes. Découvrez les voix influentes comme Édouard Martin et leur motivation politique. Le podcast met en lumière les parcours individuels et collectifs pour comprendre l'attrait de certaines idéologies et la tendance des votes à droite ou à gauche. Workin Class offre une réflexion sur l'engagement politique dans les couches résilientes de notre ...

Pratiques syndicales et analyses marxistes. Qu'est-ce que la classe ouvrière aujourd'hui ? À quoi sert le « dialogue social » ? Que faire face aux licenciements ? Voilà certaines des questions brûlantes que cette série de podcasts se propose d'aborder : en réunissant des syndicalistes intéressé·es aux sciences sociales et des chercheur·ses intéressé·es au syndicalisme, et en s'adressant principalement au milieu syndical. Il s'agit de combiner réflexions sur les pratiques syndicales et analyses marxistes, pour sortir à la fois du débat d'orientation routinier qui limite ...

Join Holly and Tracy as they bring you the greatest and strangest Stuff You Missed In History Class in this podcast by iHeartRadio.

From the desk of “Stuff You Missed in History Class,” “This Day in History Class” quickly recounts a tidbit from today’s events in history.

Premières de la classe, c'est le podcast qui vous fait découvrir les premiers exploits féminins. Je m'appelle Léa Petit et deux fois par mois je vous présenterai le parcours des premières femmes à avoir bousculé les codes, brisé les monopoles et combattu les préjugés pour faire avancer la place des femmes dans la société. Et tout ça dans des épisodes d'une dizaine de minutes, légers mais instructifs. Ambitieuses, courageuses et humbles, apprenons ensemble de ces femmes qui ont changé l'histoire, mais trop souvent en silence. Je vous souhaite une belle écoute !