Episode 8 - The Making and Unmaking of a Racist

An extraordinary conversation about racism with Charles Dew (Williams ’58), Professor of American History, Emeritus, at Williams College and the author of the memoir, “The Making of a Racist: A Southerner Reflects on Family, History, and the Slave Trade.” At this Williams Club event from 2017, he talks about growing up in the Jim Crow South and how a liberal arts education transformed the way he sees the world. He’s joined by Hugh Price, Amherst alumnus and former President of the National Urban League, an historic civil rights organization.

*Apologies for the audio glitches that appear in a few isolated places in the recording.*

Established in 1913, the Williams Club is an alumni club in mid-town Manhattan with membership open to alumni, family, undergrads, faculty & staff of 35 affiliate institutions, including all of the schools in the NESCAC conference. Visit williamsclub.org to learn more and become a member.

Event Producer: Dale Riehl (Williams '72)
Podcast Producer: Jon Earle (Williams ’09)
Special thanks: Joe Mastracchio (Williams ‘10), Jaskaran Singh (Williams '25)