New Republic

What If Reconstruction Didn’t End Till 1920?

In the past few years, the period in American history known as Reconstruction has become increasingly prominent in the public consciousness. The dominant academic narrative is now mainstream: ...
The Clarion-Ledger

Illustrated history of Reconstruction spotlights the era’s transformation

“Freedom Was in Sight! A Graphic History of Reconstruction in the Washington, D.C., Region” details the reassessment of the Reconstruction era. The book highlights the creation of the Reconstruction ...
The Fayetteville Observer

Fayetteville's Civil War and Reconstruction project continues to defy gravity | Opinion

The center aims to provide a comprehensive view of North Carolinians' lives during the Civil War and Reconstruction, encompassing diverse perspectives. While facing some skepticism, the project has ...
Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Revamped Civil and Human Rights Center expands our understanding of Reconstruction

History, as they say, really does repeat itself. And you can’t truly understand the foundations of this country without understanding Reconstruction. The National Center for Civil and Human Rights is ...
Talking Points Memo

Jan. 6 and the Long Shadow of Civil War- and Reconstruction-Era Political Violence

Two days after the January 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol, we authored a piece for the Washington Post drawing on our expertise in Civil War and Reconstruction era political violence to contextualize ...