The People's Historian

Howard Zinn remains one of the most debated and influential voices in American history, and The People’s Historian looks beyond the familiar image of the activist scholar to examine the experiences that shaped his worldview. This Busboys and Poets Books presentation brings author Dave Zirin and Jessica A. Rucker together for a conversation about Zinn’s life, from his early years and time at Spelman College to his role in some of the defining social movements of the 20th century. The discussion promises a closer look at the person behind A People’s History of the United States, including the contradictions, commitments and choices that defined his work. For readers interested in how history is written, taught and contested, this is a thoughtful evening built around ideas that continue to influence conversations today.