"The History of White People"
The History of White People
In her latest effort historian and artist, Nell Irvin Painter traces the roots and history of the idea of white race. Discussing beauty and invention Painter turns the lens onto how the shaping of race shifted as the European empire expanded and the concept of race was provoked.
Guest:
Nell Irvin Painter, Edwards Professor of American History, Emerita, at Princeton University and author of, “The History of White People”
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Wednesday, February 29, 2012
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The comedic material emanating from Washington D.C., and state capitols across the country, is enough to make any sitcom writer jealous, even if most of that comedy is unintentional. Our motto on Comedy Congress is that just when politics makes you want to cry, it’s usually best to laugh.
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