Jeanne Theoharis
Jeanne Theoharis is an American political scientist and historian whose work examines U.S. civil rights history, racial inequality, and the Black freedom struggle. She is best known for The Rebellious Life of Mrs. Rosa Parks and A More Beautiful and Terrible History; The Rebellious Life won an NAACP Image Award.
Biografia e Percorso dell'Autore
Jeanne Theoharis has built her career as a scholar who treats history not as a settled national story but as a site of argument, recovery, and public responsibility. Educated at Harvard University and then at the University of Michigan, where she earned a Ph.D. in American Culture, she later joined Brooklyn College and rose to become a Distinguished Professor, while also serving at the CUNY Graduate Center. Her student years already hinted at the shape of her later work: as a Harvard senior in 1991, she was publicly involved in organizing around faculty diversity, a women’s center, and labor issues, suggesting an early commitment to linking scholarship with civic dissent. ((https://www.brooklyn.edu/bc-news/jeanne-theoharis-named-cuny-distinguished-professor-of-political-science/))
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Libri Popolari
A More Beautiful and Terrible History
Jeanne Theoharis
Challenging civil rights myths, highlighting women and young leaders, and the true struggle for justice.
Bedtime Biography
Jeanne Theoharis
Uncover the true story of Rosa Parks, a lifelong activist who fought tirelessly against racial injustice beyond her famous bus protest.
A More Beautiful and Terrible History
Jeanne Theoharis
Challenging civil rights myths, highlighting women and young leaders, and the true struggle for justice.
Bedtime Biography
Jeanne Theoharis
Uncover the true story of Rosa Parks, a lifelong activist who fought tirelessly against racial injustice beyond her famous bus protest.
Scopri di più
The Long Arc of Black Identity
This plan is essential for anyone interested in the intersection of genealogy, media history, and social justice. It is designed for students of African American history and storytellers seeking to understand how personal narratives can reshape national identities.
Power, Resistance, and the Ordinary Life
This plan traces the evolution of social power from prehistoric cooperation to modern revolutionary strategy. It is essential for students of history and political science seeking to understand how ordinary people disrupt established hierarchies.
Jane Addams and the Hull House Revolution
This plan explores the life of the first American woman to win the Nobel Peace Prize, illustrating how local grassroots efforts can spark global movements. It is ideal for aspiring social workers, political activists, and historians interested in the intersection of gender, urban reform, and international diplomacy.
Appreciating Black Women's Beauty
This learning plan is essential for anyone seeking to dismantle systemic beauty biases and celebrate the profound cultural impact of Black women. It is particularly beneficial for individuals looking to strengthen their self-image, educators, and allies committed to understanding intersectional feminism and authentic representation.
The Art of Systemic Rebellion
This plan is designed for individuals feeling stifled by societal expectations and seeking a more authentic existence. It provides a philosophical and creative framework for those ready to trade hollow success for a life of deep, personal significance.
Cleopatra: The Strategist Behind the Myth
This plan reclaims Cleopatra's legacy as a brilliant political mind rather than a mere romantic figure. It is ideal for history enthusiasts and aspiring leaders interested in power dynamics, strategic diplomacy, and crisis management.
Intersectionality
Intersectionality is essential for anyone committed to meaningful social justice work, as single-issue approaches often overlook the complex realities of those experiencing multiple forms of marginalization. This learning path is invaluable for activists, DEI professionals, organizational leaders, educators, and anyone seeking to understand how systems of oppression interconnect and how to create truly inclusive solutions that don't leave the most vulnerable behind.
Knowledge of American History
This comprehensive learning plan provides essential context for understanding America's current political, social, and cultural landscape by examining the historical forces that shaped it. It's ideal for students, educators, professionals working in policy or civic engagement, and anyone seeking to become a more informed citizen or to understand the roots of contemporary American debates. The curriculum connects past to present, revealing how foundational decisions and unresolved tensions continue to influence national identity and democratic institutions.
Voci della Community
"Jeanne Theoharis is one of our nation’s finest civil rights scholars"
— Bryan Stevenson
"Jeanne Theoharis’s Rosa Parks is a pedagogical gift"
— Peniel E. Joseph
"Just when you thought you knew everything about MLK, Jeanne Theoharis comes along and proves you wrong"
— Lerone A. Martin
"Jeanne Theoharis has written an eye-opening biography of Rosa Parks"
— Thomas J. Sugrue
"Jeanne Theoharis gives us the gift of a fully human Rosa Parks, who studied, organized, loved, struggled, and stayed committed to freedom her entire life"
— Mariame Kaba
"Jeanne Theoharis redirects our collective gaze from the racial regime of the South to his time in the North"
— Noliwe Rooks
"Jeanne Theoharis has written an engaging book that challenges students’ preconceptions about the Civil Rights Movement"
— Tomás F. Summers Sandoval, Jr
"In A More Beautiful and Terrible History, Jeanne Theoharis debunks nearly a dozen national fables"
— Khalil Muhammad
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Creato da alumni della Columbia University a San Francisco
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
