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Stephen A. Berrey

@sberrey

American Culture and History prof at U of Michigan. I write and teach on race, culture, & the U.S. South. Opinions are my own.

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Along with teaching the curriculum on slavery and the Civil War from @Tolerance_org, these podcasts are crucial for Social Studies teachers: Slavery & the Civil War, Part 1 – w/ Dr. Bethany Jay traffic.libsyn.com/secure/hardhis… #sschat #podcasts #teaching #teachinghistory

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At noon on Wednesday, May 22, as part of the department’s #HistoryIsLunch series, Stephen A. Berrey, professor of history at the University of Michigan, will discuss his book "The Jim Crow Routine: Everyday Performances of Race, Civil Rights, and Segregation in Mississippi."

At noon on Wednesday, May 22, as part of the department’s #HistoryIsLunch series, <a href="/Sberrey/">Stephen A. Berrey</a>, professor of history at the University of Michigan, will discuss his book "The Jim Crow Routine: Everyday Performances of Race, Civil Rights, and Segregation in Mississippi."
Will McAvoy (@willmcavoyacn) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Before we get into the heart of our discussion on Sundown Towns, I need to give special credit to James W. Loewen who is the leading researcher on the subject. Indeed, his website (sundown.tougaloo.edu/sundowntowns.p…) and book are wonderful starting points for anyone interested in the subject.

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Every 4 hours for the last 2 wks I have gotten emails telling me more about sundown towns. Here's an example. "I just found your web site about sundown towns. Thank you for your important work. I just learned about sundown towns. I had never heard the term before ... [cont.]

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#OnThisDay in 1963, Medger Evers, an advocate for social justice and economic opportunity, was shot and killed in his home by a Klansman.

#OnThisDay in 1963, Medger Evers, an advocate for social justice and economic opportunity, was shot and killed in his home by a Klansman.