We discuss the impact this would have had on generations of Black people, providing them with opportunities for wealth and stability. This practical guide will prove useful for all teachers who want to educate students of all backgrounds and any age in an inclusive, compelling way. A course in Black history, taught with sensitivity and honesty by a knowledgeable instructor, as Moore illustrates here, can generate difficult but necessary conversations that are truly transformative for instructor and student alike.In this episode, we explore the life and legacy of Hillery Thomas Stewart, an obscure figure in history who managed to purchase his own freedom and acquire over 500 acres of land before the end of slavery. Moore’s straightforward, no-holds-barred approach-about African American history, about the realities of race in America today-inspires students even as it enlightens them. How does Moore reach both Black and non-Black students, and why do they go on to recommend his courses to their friends? In this book, Moore combines stories from his own life with social commentary and discussions of his teaching techniques, honed over two decades in the classroom. He begins the book with this simple observation: Every white person in America should be required to take a Black history class in either high school or college. Each year, hundreds of University of Texas at Austin students take a history class with award-winning Leonard Moore, and they find the class to be a life-changing experience. I highly recommend this book to any instructor who appreciates the fact that a full understanding of American history is key to a just society. Moore includes a syllabus and other tools for actionable steps that white people can take to move beyond performative justice and toward racial reparations, healing, and reconciliation. He poses provocative questions, such as “Why is the teaching of Black history so controversial?” and “What came first: slavery or racism?” These questions don’t have easy answers, and Moore insists that embracing discomfort is necessary for engaging in open and honest conversations about race. With Teaching Black History to White People, which is “part memoir, part Black history, part pedagogy, and part how-to guide,” Moore delivers an accessible and engaging primer on the Black experience in America.
Drawing on decades of experience in the classroom and on college campuses throughout the South, as well as on his own personal history, Moore illustrates how an understanding of Black history is necessary for everyone. Leonard Moore has been teaching Black history for twenty-five years, mostly to white people.
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