American Canon

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In this episode, Ethan explores the Precolumbian world of indigenous America. Dive into an America untouched by European colonization and discover the complexity of native civilizations before 1492.

WARNING: Content in this episode may be considered inappropriate or disturbing for some audiences. In this episode of American Canon, Ethan delivers a reading and commentary on "Brief Account on the Devastation of the Indies" by 16th-century Spanish priest Bartolome De Las Casas.

In this episode of the American Canon, Andrew outlines the columbian exchange and its giant impact on world cultures, people and goods.

In this episode Ethan, Andrew & Jonathan outline the big picture of the Americas before and during European conquest.

In this episode #0 Andrew outlines the goals of American Canon to bring you the moments, context, words and people of American History in a dynamic bite-sized package.

In this final part of a 4 part saga, the MHDA boys examine the legacy of Henry Roe Cloud, and his self Determination focused school.

In Part three of our series on Native Educator and reformer Henry Roe Cloud, the MHDa Boys examine his Wichita, Ks based school, the American Indian Institute.

In this part two episode of a series dedicated the telling the hidden story of the American Indian Institute, Jonathan and the MHDA boys explore the early life and education of Henry Roe Cloud, a Native American educator/reformer.

In this part 1 of a 3 part series, Jonathan provides the context around a little known Wichita, Kansas based Native American Boarding school focused on self-determination, The American Indian Institute.

In this episode MHDA examines the validity of the Kansas' widely taught role as a free state for black Americans .

In this episode Jonathan explores the development and legacy of Nicodemus, Kansas.

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In this Fireside chat, Ethan, Andrew and Jonathan chat about recent changes in and out of the classroom, Jonathan's work on a Wichita Native American Boarding School & Quakers.

In this second episode  of this mini series the MHDA boys tell the story of Ike Eisenhower his role in turning point in 19th century civil rights movement, the showdown in Little Rock, Arkansas over school integration known now as the Little Rock Crisis.

In this episode Jonathan, Ethan and Andrew examine the life and presidency Dwight Eisenhower and his legacy on Civil Rights. 

In this Brief Fireside Chat the MHDA boys share what's going on in their lives and how teaching history in the climate of 2022 has gone. 

Jonathan and Andrew sit down with two local high school teachers and former classmates. Stay safe, Stay sane & Live the Revolution!

This part 4 of our school integration legacy we examine the community reaction to school integration and its legacy today. Stay safe, stay sane, live the Revolution!

In the third part of this series we examine tension rising over enduring school de facto segregation and a federal investigation into Wichita's school system, with millions of dollars at stake. Stay safe, stay sane, and live the Revolution!

In this second part of the mini series we examine Wichita public Schools from their inception, from integration to segregation to early de facto segregation. Stay Safe, Stay Sane and Live the Revolution!

In this first episode of a mini-series dedicated to telling the forgotten story of School Integration in Wichita, Kansas We examine the historical context surrounding Wichita and it’s difficult legacy of racial segregation.

In this fireside chat at the local research library, Jonathan, Ethan and Andrew discuss recent projects, the importance of Local History and the importance of taking breaks. 

In this final installment of the the John Brown Mini- Series Ethan, Jonathan and Andrew explore the historic memory of John Brown since his life.