Michael Hines

Historian Of Education

Media

Browse interviews, podcasts, and media appearances where I discuss the legacy of Black educators, inclusive curricula, and the intersection of education and social justice. These conversations offer deeper insights into my work and its impact.

The History of Black History Month

It’s February, so many teachers and schools are taking time to celebrate Black History Month. According to Stanford historian Michael Hines, there are still misunderstandings and misconceptions about the past, present, and future of the celebration. In this installment of Tiny Lectures, Hines talks about the beginnings and evolution of Black History Month.

Conversations in Black Freedom Studies: Education for Liberation

Black people’s quest for education through formal and informal channels in the US reflects a long history of innovation and struggle. Centering desegregation campaigns, demands for African American history, and the leading role of Black women educators, panelists will discuss the drive for education for liberation from the past to the contemporary moment.

Race, Religion & Education: American History Textbooks in Historical Perspective

Religion and Public Life Series With speakers Adam Laats (Binghamton) and Michael Hines (Stanford) Chaired by Ansley Erickson (Teachers College).

fight for black history in schools interview

Black Voices Book Club: ‘A Worthy Piece of Work’ Details Efforts to Bring Black History to Chicago Classrooms

Teaching Black history accurately in schools is a battle that is being played out nationwide, but the fight for Black history curriculums is nothing new.

PEN America Ideas Exchange Event

Join author and Honorary Chair of Banned Books Week 2022 George M. Johnson, student activist Madison Clevenger, parent and advocate Brooke Harper, and author and historian of American education Michael Hines for a panel discussion on the story of educational censorship in Southern California and how it is impacting our communities.