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APSA Oral History Project: Contributions by Scholars of Color Interview Series

Political Science Now

As part of an ongoing series examining Contributions of Scholars of Color , the APSA Diversity and Inclusion Department conducted a a second set of oral history interviews during the 2024 National Conference of Black Political Scientists (NCOBPS) Annual Meeting held in Los Angeles, California. He received his Ph.D. He has a BA.

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How Colonialism Invented Food Insecurity in West Africa

Sapiens

Archaeological evidence and Oral Histories show people in what is today Ghana lived sustainably for millennia—until European colonial powers and the widespread trade of enslaved people changed everything. BOTANICALS AT BANDA Much of this research took place at Banda, an archaeological site in western Ghana. It’s the year 2065.

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It’s Time to Replace “Prehistory” With “Deep History”

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Researchers primarily applied this system to Eurasia and Africa, but other evolutionary frameworks have been applied not only to those regions but also to the Americas.) Instead, we advocate for “deep history.” This approach to archaeological research places value on the continuous cultural and social development of humans.

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Oral History of Forgottonia: Building a Public History Project in Rural Western Illinois

NCHE

The gas station: “ Hey Joe, I heard you had a student doing some research about local mines in our community. These are just a few interactions I’ve had since my students and I shared our public history project, “The Oral History of Forgottonia.” He really needs to record an interview with my mom and dad.

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Promotion of Learning Beyond School

A Principal's Reflections

Thus our New Milford Oral History Project began. During the process, the girls researched the town history and learned about the American Memories Oral History Project run by the Smithsonian.

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Decades Project for US History

Active History Teacher

I have tried several projects over the years: Oral History projects, “pick a topic from this year and research deeper”, Instagram summaries, etc. High interest due to student choice and topics Independent research means no direct teaching from you! Sound familiar? Benefits of a decades project? How does it work?

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In Memoriam: Renowned Political Scientist and former APSA President, Dr. Matthew Holden, Jr., Passes Away

Political Science Now

He also completed an APSA Oral History Interview in 1993, where he shares his experiences in the discipline of political science. I have fond memories of him regularly calling the APSA Office to share his latest research or to inquire about a recent program announcement. John Matthew Holden is the son of Dr. Matthew Holden.