Tag Archives: John Hope Franklin
Historian for Social Change
The sound of his name says a lot: John Hope Franklin. One of America’s greatest historians and black writers, his books and life gave direction to so much social change. John Hope Franklin (1914-2009) taught at the University of Chicago from 1964 to 1982, … Continue reading
Posted in Black Writers, Chicago Writing, Diversity & Multiculturalism, Social Change
Tagged American historians, American history, Black Writers, Black Writing from Chicago, Chicago Writing, Civil Rights, From Slavery to Freedom, John Hope Franklin, Racial Equality in America, Reconstruction After the Civil War, Richard R. Guzman, Social Change, Teaching Diversity
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Red State, Blue State, Civil War
I lived in the South for several years in the late 70’s and at least once a day had this thought: The Civil War isn’t over, is it? It felt vitally alive there, still breathing fire in town squares, flags, … Continue reading →