Black Friday Special: Howard Zinn & Voices of a People's History of the United States

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Black Friday Special: Howard Zinn & Voices of a People's History of the United States

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This year marks 100 years since the birth of the historian Howard Zinn. In 1980, Zinn published his classic work, "A People's History of the United States." The book would go on to sell over a million copies and change the way many look at history in America. We begin today's special with highlights from a production of Howard Zinn's "Voices of a People's History of the United States," where Zinn introduced dramatic readings from history. We hear Alfre Woodard read the words of labor activist Mother Jones and Howard' son Jeff Zinn read the words of an IWW poet and organizer Arturo Giovannitti.
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@brucebennett5338 Жыл бұрын

Mr. Zinn's A Peoples' History should be required reading for every American. A true American hero.

@cooperdoggie80 Жыл бұрын

Howard Zinn changed my life for the better. I’m forever grateful to him.

@juliusedwards1101 Жыл бұрын

Informative exposition of historical note and facts. Jurisprudence is broad subject matter of antiquities. Facts and fictions in a world strangely mixed. Fictions resemble facts. Facts resemble fiction.

@ChooseCompassion Жыл бұрын

Me too!

@juliusedwards1101 Жыл бұрын

@@ChooseCompassion Ijtihad of Muhammad is compassion. Muhammad was piosioned. His children slaughtered. Book of Allah is evidence. Islam in North American territories is contemporary with Spainish inquisitions and Crusades. Amends and amendments history Of despots.

@annefischer1433 Жыл бұрын

@@juliusedwards1101 your comment to @compassion seems totally non sequitur.

@juliusedwards1101 Жыл бұрын

@@annefischer1433 Your rules of etiquette are foreign Jurisprudence. European heritage Nations etiquette of educational criminals.

@charleskesner1302 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for honoring him. A real hero of the USA.

@basilal-nakeeb7610 Жыл бұрын

Amy Goodman, how can anyone describe your remembrance of Howard Zinn? You are a tireless torch bearer; I humbly raise my hat for you.

@hippieswereright Жыл бұрын

The tears stream listening to Howard rail against America’s war in Afghanistan. End all wars!

@barbaralyons3978 Жыл бұрын

We really need a Howard Zinn today.

@ungratefulninja4535 Жыл бұрын

We do his name is Chris Hedges.

@patrickvanmeter2922 Жыл бұрын

This man's books should be required reading for everyone, but especially high school students. Thank you, Democracy Now.

@josephwheeler8753 Жыл бұрын

I agree. All American high school children should read A People's History. Maybe then they will find history interesting for they will see themselves in the book.

@josephwheeler8753 Жыл бұрын

The US foreign policies are dictated by corporate America. We want to dominate large parts of the globe and extend white supremacy in the process. This is why our government assassinate leaders, destabilize governments, suppress wages and the price of commodities.

@patrickvanmeter2922 Жыл бұрын

@@josephwheeler8753 A great example IMO, would be what is happening to the railroad unions as we speak. Biden and the Congress will play to the big money instead of the workers. The workers make it possible for the railroad to profit with billions while the owners bribe the politicians to make sure it continues. I remember well, what Reagan did to the Air Traffic controllers. The railroad workers should tell the Congress and Biden, to go pound sand. Sadly, I know this won't happen.

@josephwheeler8753 Жыл бұрын

@@patrickvanmeter2922 If the strike is allowed, then the MAGA crowd will spend months whining over the economy. Biden is the President. He's not new to this. He has smart advisers around him to help guide policy. Ronald Reagan fired the air traffic controllers who went on strike, and the Conservatives thought he was sent by the gods. Biden is doing it right. You have to break some eggs to make an omelet.

@patrickvanmeter2922 Жыл бұрын

@@josephwheeler8753 I'm all for Biden stopping a strike temporarily. What I don't like is the Gov't getting involved with the negotiations. The Railroad industry made over 31 billion in profits last year. Seems to me the very least they could do is come up with some sick leave. 24% increase in wages is fine but money won't keep you from getting sick. To me, it is almost like a conflict of interest for Biden to take sides. There was no doubt who his choice would be. There is only one loser, and it is always the little guy. I was with Biden until he did this.

@annekelly6763 Жыл бұрын

Thank you all., to Democracy Now, Amy Goodman. Thanks to a great tribute to an exceptional human!!

@davidhutchinson5233 Жыл бұрын

The "People's History of the United States" changed the way I look at politics and the narrative of history in our nation. It's so well written and such a great work of literary composition that it should be required reading for seniors in high school.

@kesart8378 Жыл бұрын

Amy Goodman continues to be a true standout, a bright star in the firmament of truthful progressive reporting. What a blessing is she and Democracy Now.

@DanielJohnson-vr9mw Жыл бұрын

Outstanding writer and historian . A legend .

@NickBurgoyne Жыл бұрын

Thank you. That was excellent. I'm a Brit an and I hadn't heard of Zinn before. What a truly decent man he was. 👏👏👏

@hafifi57 Жыл бұрын

Thank you Amy for your great reporting, and keeping us, some of us, informed and engaged.

@Boomers4Zoomers Жыл бұрын

So right we need toteach children about true heroes. Thank you for sharing his words, I was deeply touched. ❤️

@paleggett1897 Жыл бұрын

Mighta oughta coulda be required reading for all who believe in democracy and humanity 🙏🏽❣️

@juliusedwards1101 Жыл бұрын

Reply in prayers Preach love and pray for love. Pray for the dead. They lived before us. We world known already. We over crowded the planet Earth. If we were simple to each other it is best but adversity is simple to a ant in the earth. Humanity is complicated and sophisticated. It is vanity of powers of erudite minds and intelligence. Nature is a world view it exist without a library construct. Science is a world of Nature of planet Earth. We construct libraries with that information to a public.

@lynns4426 Жыл бұрын

It should but The "Mom" groups would not like that lol. They are taking over school boards and closing libraries. They prefer a mostly wyt eurocentric and censored books in our schools.

@fazbell Жыл бұрын

Howard Zinn is one of my heroes. His books have given me more valuable education than those of any other except Noam Chomsky. There is NOTHING "radical" about this man, he is dedicated to telling the truth.

@phyllisjackson4322 Жыл бұрын

Thank you, Howard Zinn, for the grace of your voice.

@michaelallen2358 Жыл бұрын

Howard Zinn is my hero and inspiration.Lets all take example and be and speak Truth and Integrity.We don't need politics.Just a determination to live responsible and for each other.

@beckymiller5907 Жыл бұрын

Loved the Zinntennial, especially in this era of sanitized and false history in our schools. Thank you!

@judithcampbell1705 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful tribute, thank you Amy. ❤

@dreamlife2351 Жыл бұрын

I love the Democracy Now team and ethics. Bravo 🕊

@dreamlife2351 Жыл бұрын

@DemocracyNow001 You’re just jealous

@Ianpact Жыл бұрын

Thank you, Amy Goodman and DN! Crew.

@StephiSensei26 Жыл бұрын

A brilliant man with a conscience. If we teach our young people anything, we should teach them how to be aware of the consequences of their actions before they act. To have a conscience is a tool to be able to see into the future. And, if we truly want that beautiful future, that "new world" of which we dream, we must have the tool to conceive of it first. C.G.Jung spoke of the "Collective Unconscious", an innate tool which all humanity shares. Howard Zinn also spoke of something which we all share, "The Collective Conscience". Unfortunately, some of us have been keeping it locked away in a tiny box in the recesses of our minds, so as not to interfere with "Progress". The future belongs to the youth of the world, and our greatest gift, our legacy to them would be to teach them how to open and access this wonderful tool. Thank you Howard Zinn.

@gregoryyancey6081 Жыл бұрын

Well said!

@edwardroche2480 Жыл бұрын

I always thought of the collective conscience as the universal knowledge, being the knowledge of all who have ever lived and died. I kind of believe it's a force that guides me a spirit. The universal conscience of all of his lived and dreamed. Tap into that.

@StephiSensei26 Жыл бұрын

@@edwardroche2480 I was trying to draw a parallel between the 'Collective Unconscious" (the sum of knowledge of all mankind of which we are not aware consciously), and (my version) "The Collective Conscience" (the innate knowledge of right and wrong). I apologize if I confused the issue. THX

@nancyanderson5310 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for a beautiful Thanksgiving gift. It is such a vital miracle that via media, a giving, glowing life keeps on giving and glowing. We need all the light we can get. And eternal lights full of truth and that beautiful smile - the best! Thanks again!

@hitreset0291 Жыл бұрын

Humans will always be the lab rats in wars against one another.

@PhD_18 Жыл бұрын

We live in so many different places, our language, culture, politics is so different but one thing is always same and that is our pain that we go through. Howard ! Your legacy will always be inspired to fight against unjust. Love from India ❤️

@sanctuary70 Жыл бұрын

I TRULY enjoyed this history of this beautiful human being- Howard Zinn. Thanks Amy.

@mrbushlied7742 Жыл бұрын

Howard Zinn is by far the best professor at my Alma Mater Boston University. I've read "A People's History of the United States" twice and shall probably read it again.

@gregoryyancey6081 Жыл бұрын

I'm reading it now. Excellent book!

@thetruthhasSetmefree16 Жыл бұрын

I have bought the book for years now for I admire the courage, honesty to at least bring Light to the intentional distortions , exclusions and misrepresentations in the written history of the USA. However, because of the owner of so many books, it was one that I did not finish reading. But thank you for reminding me to include it again with books to complete so I can really evaluate it. May he rest in peace and his life (the public life which I know of) be an example for others to follow

@dalehunter1445 Жыл бұрын

Wonderful tribute. Thank you so much.

@notsograceful Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this. Galvanizing hope.

@bolaadetiba8220 Жыл бұрын

What a great man of integrity! 🙏

@SueSweetify Жыл бұрын

Mr. Zinn thank you for being an amazing human being and for standing up for those without a voice. Ppl need to wake up. This is cruelly in our generation. Wars were involved in every country these are human beings like me and you families, children that want normal life. Thank you Zinn for speaking up and exposing the truth their terrorist actions agenda that our leaders continue to do. Praying for every country that’s in war right now suffering in silence, War solves nothing it only hurts human beings traumatized them. We need peace.

@adrieneanders0n998 Жыл бұрын

Howard Zinn, a man of conscious, a man of truth telling, and a man who loved and cared for all humanity.

@herrerad3 Жыл бұрын

“The power of the people on top depends on the obedience of the people below”

@SpecialSP Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this. His words are very much needed, today …

@anamariawhite442 Жыл бұрын

Great broadcast Amy!!!! Thank you.

@ripadipaflipa4672 Жыл бұрын

What a fabulous professor, historian, writer and human. We must have more thinkers like him in our world. 2022 we should not have wars to settle disputes. To imagine a world where we used that money for peace keeping and to lift up our fellow world citizens instead of murdering, torturing and blowing up the homes they live?????? Leaders that are unwilling or unable to communicate, compromise and unable to see the children and families as the helpless and caught in the middle of conflict shouldn’t be in power anywhere in our world.

@ripadipaflipa4672 Жыл бұрын

We should be teaching this content in every school to save humanity.

@sinkpehnarossfire454 Жыл бұрын

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@sommmeguy Жыл бұрын

Thanks for helping us remember this wonderful man and his values.

@davidcbr0wn Жыл бұрын

Even after his death, Howard Zinn provides me guidance, leadership, and hope that we can replace our government with one that supports the Constitution.

@ChooseCompassion Жыл бұрын

Thank you for honoring this extraordinary human being today. He was a major influence for me growing up in the 60s and continues to be to this day. Thank you for everything Mr. Zinn ❤

@salq6127 Жыл бұрын

what an amazing human being - loved your work sir.

@adrieneanders0n998 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for a very fine reporting about Howard Zinn.

@Juan-ud3if Жыл бұрын

Keep the truth alive and kicking.❤❤❤❤❤❤

@BCSTS Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the priviledge of experiencing this man's utter commitment to humanity & peace !

@judithgrace9850 Жыл бұрын

R. I. P. Howard Thank you always,.

@david_davidson Жыл бұрын

Thank you for making this video. I'm am certain Howard is still a true inspiration to those who knew him, as much as he will be to those of us who didn't, as well as to those who do not YET, but will! Thank you Howard Zinn!

@commonsense6489 Жыл бұрын

Everyone needs to be reminded and hear Howard Zinn again. Sadly, things have gotten so much worse since his death in 2010.

@tothelighthouse9843 Жыл бұрын

It's so easy to forget there are voices like Howard Zinn's, amidst the rabid BUY!BUY!BUY of consumerism & both-side-ism of most mainstream media. I really needed to hear a voice that echoes my own conscience today. Thank you Howard Zinn & Democracy Now!

@ungratefulninja4535 Жыл бұрын

Chris Hedges is carrying on Zinn's legacy

@jerrypolverino6025 Жыл бұрын

This man allowed me to realize my view of history was not unique.

@LastBref Жыл бұрын

Zinn was such an inspiration and a shining example for us all. Without a doubt, one of my favorite American intellectuals. I've learned immensely from his books and will continue to learn.

@beebom8407 Жыл бұрын

Howard Zinn was a man of peace, truth, courage and conviction - a rarity in the Western World today!

@cidacosta6182 Жыл бұрын

What a tribute! Thank you!

@mrpatchy9950 Жыл бұрын

Howard Zinn will always remain a legend and a hero of the oppressed in America .

@sebastienleblanc5217 Жыл бұрын

RIP Dr. Zinn

@livondiramerian6999 Жыл бұрын

Justice is the essence of humanity, those who stand against justice risk their health & lives.

@vica8287 Жыл бұрын

Howard Zinn was truly one of the best 💖

@horacemcintire7622 Жыл бұрын

Hey there I really enjoy Democracy now Democracy now, thanks Amy W. 😊!!!!!

@rosemaryporter5771 Жыл бұрын

Thank you Democravy Now and Mr.Zinn!

@RayCasey2010 Жыл бұрын

That's a book i neither read nor knew about. Based on this story, i am looking forward to reading it...

@drehardin Жыл бұрын

Amazing Writer ✍️

@DemonDante1000 Жыл бұрын

Damn!!! That speech to the jury though!!!!

@THEjoelivingstone Жыл бұрын

He passed before I was ever able to see him speak, but I'm almost glad he didn't witness America's full commitment to omnishambles.

@Tonsirton Жыл бұрын

Howards End, Simply The Beginning!!!💯🙏👑

@hafifi57 Жыл бұрын

Seems very interesting, and I wish I could have met Mr. Zinn. He had such a great sense of humor, and very articulate . I just ordered his book. Thank you very much for providing us this video. Very inspiring!!

@hitreset0291 Жыл бұрын

You won't be disappointed.

@vthilton Жыл бұрын

Sharing, Justice and Peace for All - Save Our Planet

@rocantenrocanten4150 Жыл бұрын

нет

@paleggett1897 Жыл бұрын

Bless You❣️

@thegreatapple641 Жыл бұрын

Wonderful speech 👉♥️🇯🇲🌅💯✔️

@fakong0821 Жыл бұрын

Thank you.

@denillefleming2942 Жыл бұрын

Brilliant man!

@stephen_pfrimmer Жыл бұрын

Zinn suggests a way. More democracy is the cure Dewey recommends. Build democracy. Punishing is costly.

@Marxist2 Жыл бұрын

Reading the books of Howard Zinn, changed the way I look & understand History. This interview of this great human being is perfect for Black Friday.

@jennyrokeach523 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this video

@RayCasey2010 Жыл бұрын

He was so SPOT ON regarding the Peloponnesian War. Wow. I have foud my modern intellectual/philosophical hero! I wish I met him.

@johnnyatoms3620 Жыл бұрын

👏👏👏HOWARD ZINN 👏👏👏

@truthaboveall7988 Жыл бұрын

Wow we truly have lost a hero

@josephwheeler8753 Жыл бұрын

People like Howard Zinn add season to America's otherwise bland life. We need more activists like him.

@thetruthhasSetmefree16 Жыл бұрын

I agree with Mr.Zinn that we teach our children the truth always so we do not feed our children with lies and brainwashing that have negative effects on the development of their character which is sometimes difficult to change with the Truth when they grow up and are already indoctrinated with resulting mentally enslaved minds. The Truth always sets one truly free. It takes a heart full of true love, courage and Godliness to think as he does and to speak freely, unapologetically and and courageously what the Spirit of God has put in his heart; and thus has a profound effect on the mindset of others for the better.

@merrihalma Жыл бұрын

Question everything. This is a good interview.

@rominaminasrojhani4609 Жыл бұрын

THANK YOU 💖 DEMOCRACY NOW FOR TONIGHT'S PROGRAM. IT IS PROMISING TO KNOW THAT THERE ARE REAL HUMAN BEINGS IN USA IN THE PAST, NOW & IN FUTURE. I DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT HOWARD ZINN, IT WAS VERY EMOTIONAL FOR ME💕🌱 THANK YOU AGAIN👏

@cmorea Жыл бұрын

I remember that Trump wanted to ban People’s History

@luperamos7307 Жыл бұрын

That's putting it mildly. He wanted to implement patriotic education instead of history and ban many texts that are critical of the narrative he wants to be taught.

@hitreset0291 Жыл бұрын

Spanky Bonespurs never read a book in his life so banning a book is not hard for this totalitarian to decree.

@Maryann720 Жыл бұрын

Howard Zinn would've been a great president! RIP 🙏🏽

@hitreset0291 Жыл бұрын

Nah. The position of US President would have required him to compromise his principles.

@veganbadass Жыл бұрын

Wish I had a chance to meet him. I am jealous of Matt Damon, growing up on the same street that the great Zinn lived on. I've read The People's History from cover to cover 3x.

@carlosipec2270 Жыл бұрын

During these days and age. It comes as a great surprise that someone in US. STILL stand for "non warmongering honesty"!!! Kudos to them.

@HughJass-jv2lt Жыл бұрын

GOOD MAN ☀️☀️

@gregoryyancey6081 Жыл бұрын

Brilliant man! 👏

@LastBref Жыл бұрын

"Dissent is the HIGHEST form of patriotism." - the legendary Howard Zinn

@benzell4 Жыл бұрын

Mr. Z! One of my favorite people of all time!

@merlin711oregon Жыл бұрын

I need to read this book

@hitreset0291 Жыл бұрын

Yes you do. A very worthwhile read ~ all of his books.

@robertskolimowski7049 Жыл бұрын

Bravo👏👏👏✌

@Eric06410 Жыл бұрын

Howard Zinn was the best of us.

@OccupyGod Жыл бұрын

Hey Amy! I think you guys should whip up a Zinn bio pic and have Christopher Walken play HZ! He could totally cop HZ’s speech style IMHO. Okay - that’s my fundraising contribution. All rights released :-)

@debbievoss3496 Жыл бұрын

Thanks Amy & All!

@stonemadein Жыл бұрын

Yes. Seems it takes a hundred years to come around historically. The time seems to be now. Thanks for this broadcast Amy.

@KG-wd1uu Жыл бұрын

I love Zinn and his books!

@janefinley-english1051 Жыл бұрын

Amazing man! Where are our leaders today that care about laws & societal issues? I wish many understood that history is very relevant.

@kojoman75 Жыл бұрын

A a former VFW, I salute him, who can now RIP.

@Vincent-or5wl Жыл бұрын

Favorite American history title

@michaelpatton2712 Жыл бұрын

Howard Zinn War as Sacrifice of Humans on All Sides

@OldEarthWisdom Жыл бұрын

Tears are filling my eyes. This was the greatest man to walk my planet in my lifetime. Another world is possible!

@julioestol7088 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for summary of Mr Howard Zinn's lectures.

@normadom3715 Жыл бұрын

What an upstanding man Howard Zinn was. Profound in thoughts and sincere in actions, a beacon of light in a world overrun by dark underpinnings of madness and evil.

@LastBref Жыл бұрын

@@normadom3715 So true!

@cryptomoney9344 Жыл бұрын

That was great!!