Virtual Discussion over "The Broken Heart of America: St. Louis and the Violent History of the United States"
Please see MOCHE’s statement on the recent events of racial injustice in the United States. As we continue to dedicate ourselves to improving hard history education, we begin where so many historians have begun before - by discussing a book. In an effort to provide an opportunity for history educators to work on their curriculum and themselves, MOCHE will offer a series of Virtual History Education Community events to discuss The Broken Heart of America: St. Louis and the Violent History of the United States, by Walter Johnson. The book focuses on the history of St. Louis and centers the city and Missouri in a history of race and racism in North America. Our discussions will provide opportunities for Missouri history educators to consider how to tell such stories and reconceive the narratives we teach. Our work will not stop with these discussions. We see them as a springboard into further reflection and research on the history of racial justice in our region, the nation, and the world.
We will offer three sessions to discuss sections of the book via Zoom. If you are interested in attending, please complete this Google Form. A Zoom link and a list of initial questions will be sent to all those who register. Membership in MOCHE is not required to sign up for these discussions.
Wednesday, July 15th @ 7pm: Chapters 1 to 4 (original indigenous communities through the Civil War)
Wednesday, July 29th @ 7pm: Chapters 5 to 8 (Reconstruction through World War II)
Wednesday, August 12th @ 7pm: Chapters 9 to 11 (Post-WWII through the present day)