America – the Free or the Racist?
America – the Free or the Racist?

America – the Free or the Racist?

During the years of World War 2, racism towards Japanese in America came to a head. Japanese in the country had experienced racism since their immigration to the west coast and Hawaii. This manifested in the Alien Exclusion Acts, land laws, and anti-Asiatic laws passed starting in the early 1900s. This interview discusses the trials Japanese experienced in the country of the "free." Arguably the worst case of racism was seen in the interment camps Japanese were forced to relocate to after President Roosevelt issued Executive Order 9066 which was the start of this process.

Nixon in China
Nixon in China

Nixon in China

So what made this relatively forgotten visit that happened nearly 50 years ago so important? Author: Chris Koban Interviewer: Todd Lloyd So what made this relatively forgotten visit that happened nearly 50 years ago so important? 1972 was an extremely...

How influential was race and culture in the Philippine-American War?
How influential was race and culture in the Philippine-American War?

How influential was race and culture in the Philippine-American War?

During the Philippine-American War, the race and culture of the Filipinos were emphasized by the Americans during most interactions, and prejudice among the two sides was at least always in the background. When brought to the forefront as racism often was during the War, it manifested itself in multiple ways that the American colonial government used to advance its goals in the Philippines.

How did Xenophobia shape the relationship between the United States and China?
How did Xenophobia shape the relationship between the United States and China?

How did Xenophobia shape the relationship between the United States and China?

The relationship between Qing Dynasty China and the United States in the 19th and early 20th centuries was one of disdain and hatred. At the root of these feelings was xenophobia, the dislike or prejudice against foreigners. How did this xenophobic sentiment shape the feelings of citizens from both China and the United States? What were the causes and effects of these beliefs?

Is Brown necessary to end segregation?
Is Brown necessary to end segregation?

Is Brown necessary to end segregation?

The Supreme Court Ruled on the case of Brown v Board of Education of Topeka in May 1954. This ruling would effectively end segregation in schools. There are five cases that makeup Brown v Board of Education. They take place in four states and the District of Columbia. These cases started off individually but were later combined into Brown. This Podcast will shine some light on the case and eventually answer the question of why Brown was the lead case.

Was Andrew Jackson’s Expansion of Executive Power in service to a Higher Goal?
Was Andrew Jackson’s Expansion of Executive Power in service to a Higher Goal?

Was Andrew Jackson’s Expansion of Executive Power in service to a Higher Goal?

Author: Daniel Shogan Interviewer: Cassidy Sadonis Throughout his presidency, particularly in the events surrounding the infamous Nullification Crisis, Andrew Jackson vastly expanded the powers of the executive branch. His consistent use of the veto,...

Am I not a Man and a Brother?
Am I not a Man and a Brother?

Am I not a Man and a Brother?

Ravaged by war, the Southern states in 1865 was a hotbed of division and anxiety. Four million black individuals found themselves free, but what was freedom in the face of the rich and poor whites of the South, who desired nothing more than to see the black population returned to slavery. In the American fugue state of Reconstruction, the Freedmen's Bureau was born. It was charged with the task of transitioning four million people from slavery to freedom, from poverty to financial independence. Against this immense task, one of the most fascinating, under-appreciated organization in American history began its journey.

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How did eugenics grow so quickly in social acceptance within America?
How did eugenics grow so quickly in social acceptance within America?

How did eugenics grow so quickly in social acceptance within America?

The science of eugenics, or classifying and grouping people into the categories of genetically “inferior” and “superior” thrived during the first two decades of the 20th century in America. Eugenics argued that the undesirable “inferiors” of America (immigrants, people of color, poor people, unmarried mothers, the disabled, the mentally ill, etc.) must be identified and controlled so their inferior hereditary traits could not spread within America. Proponents of eugenics promoted their ideas to the American people as being necessary for the future wellbeing of the country. In America, the outward acceptance of eugenics resulted in marriage laws enacted, immigration laws put in place, and state-sanctioned involuntary sterilization laws legalized. Ultimately, the American eugenics movement of the 1920s culminated with the decision of Buck v. Bell, which affirmed the eugenic fear of human differences as something that needed to be controlled by American Law.