After the Verdict: A Brief History of White Backlash

When you think about the civil rights movement and angry white responses, there are probably certain images that come to mind. In this episode I will be going through a brief history of white backlash against Black progress, starting with the Reconstruction era. Last week, the Derek Chauvin trial verdict was read and though there were many Black people who were relieved (and many of us who had mixed emotions), there were even more people who were enraged about Chauvin being convicted because he is "one of their own." This history context is important and I get into it in this episode! Please rate, subscribe, review, and share my podcast. I appreciate it! Follow me on Instagram @sincerely.lettie and join my Patreon community.  Follow the podcast on Instagram @historyshowsuspodcast