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Levine Museum of the New South (Charlotte, NC) presents an original scripted non-fiction storytelling podcast hosted by journalist Kevin Blackistone and professor of history Robert Greene II who set out to discover the historical background on key societal issues in the South, providing a framework to understand the path forward. The show investigates how we got here, fostering conversations with changemakers seeking to make a difference in the South in order to educate, and provide an opportunity for understanding to inform our collective future.
journalist Kevin Blackistone and hosts Our New South, a history show with 33 episodes published.
Scholar, author, and Princeton University professor Dr. Eddie Glaude, Jr. joins Kevin Blackistone and Robert Greene II on this episode of Our New South to explore the region as a moral metaphor for the United States. Gla
Former Senator Doug Jones joins Kevin Blackistone and Robert Greene II for a special live event hosted by Levine Museum of the New South, where he reflects on prosecuting the 16th Street Baptist Church bombers, his histo
Chef Sara Bradley joins Kevin Blackistone and Robert Greene II to discuss how her upbringing in Paducah, Kentucky, a cultural crossroads at the confluence of the Tennessee and Ohio rivers, shaped her unique approach to S
Gina Chavez joins Kevin Blackistone and Robert Greene II to discuss how growing up in the eclectic musical hub of Austin, Texas, shaped her genre-bending sound and her perspective on the "New South." Chavez reflects on h
Michael Twitty joins Kevin Blackistone and Robert Greene II to dismantle binary definitions of Southern identity. Twitty explores the intersection of his African American and Jewish heritage, describing how he blends Sed
Renowned vocalist and composer Lizz Wright joins Kevin Blackistone and Robert Greene II on this episode of Our New South to discuss how the spiritual and sonic landscapes of the region define her music. Wright reflects o
Daniel Suárez joins Kevin Blackistone and Robert Greene II to discuss his unlikely rise from a working-class family in Monterrey, México to the pinnacle of American stock car racing. Suárez details the culture shock of m
Scholar, author, and co-founder of the Crunk Feminist Collective Dr. Brittney Cooper joins Kevin Blackistone and Robert Greene II on this episode of Our New South to discuss how growing up in Ruston, Lousiana shaped her
Congressman Maxwell Alejandro Frost joins the hosts to discuss how a decade of grassroots organizing and a commitment to progressive ideals paved the way for his historic election, arguing that his victory is a reflectio
Acclaimed comedian and television personality Roy Wood, Jr. joins Kevin Blackistone and Robert Greene II on the Season 3 premiere of Our New South to discuss the influence of his southern roots on his life and career. He
Our New South is an award-winning podcast, presented by Levine Museum of the New South and cohosted by Kevin Blackistone and Robert Greene II, exploring the complexities of the many Souths that make up today’s New South.
On this week’s episode of Our New South, hosts Kevin Blackistone and Dr. Robert Greene II discuss the origins of Southern hip hop, its impact on Southern culture, and why hip hop music from the South has become a major f
On this week’s episode of Our New South, hosts Kevin Blackistone and Dr. Robert Greene II discuss the disparities in women’s healthcare across the South, the impact of these disparities on women living in the region, and
On this week’s episode of Our New South, hosts Kevin Blackistone and Dr. Robert Greene II discuss the legacy of college football in the South, the impact that the sport and its traditions have had on Southern culture, an
On this week’s episode of Our New South, hosts Kevin Blackistone and Dr. Robert Greene II discuss the rise of tourism in today’s South and how two Southern traditions once considered taboo, slavery and the bootleg liquor
In this week’s episode of Our New South, hosts Kevin Blackistone and Dr. Robert Green II discuss Southern politics and the challenges facing immigrants and first generation Americans seeking to gain political office in t
In this week’s episode of Our New South, hosts Kevin Blackistone and Dr. Robert Green II discuss the evolution of transgender communities in the South and the challenges that they face in the midst of a growing political
In this week’s episode of Our New South, hosts Kevin Blackistone and Dr. Robert Green II discuss the changing tide of religious expression in today’s South, and how factors such as immigration and the rise of atheism hav
In this week’s episode of Our New South, hosts Kevin Blackistone and Dr. Robert Green II discuss the influence that Historically Black Colleges and Universities have had on the South, and their impact today. Our guests o
In this episode of Our New South, Kevin Blackistone and Dr. Robert Greene II discuss the censorship of education in the South with Amanda Jones, a small-town, Louisiana librarian and self-proclaimed, "accidental activist
Eddie Glaude
James S. McDonnell Distinguished University Professor · Princeton University
1 appearance on this show
Doug Jones
Democratic nominee for Alabama governor · Immunity Group Australia
1 appearance on this show
Michael Twitty
culinary historian, author, champion of African American foodways
1 appearance on this show
Daniel Suarez
Professor · Middlebury College
1 appearance on this show
Dr. Brittney Cooper
New York Times bestselling author, cultural critic, professor, public thinker · Crunk Feminist Collective
1 appearance on this show
Roy Wood, Jr.
comedian, writer, author
1 appearance on this show
Dr. Anthony Pinn
Professor · Rice University
1 appearance on this show
Walter Kimbrough
Executive Vice President · Dillard University
1 appearance on this show
Amanda Jones
small-town librarian and activist · Shropshire Supports Refugees
1 appearance on this show
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