Jonathan Gill: "Harlem"
http://thedianerehmshow.org/shows/2011-02-22/jonathan-gill-harlem
Author Jonathan Gill
Lori Traikos
In 400 years, Harlem has transformed itself from a struggling Dutch village to a wealthy Jewish enclave to the de facto capital of Black America. In that time, famous residents like Alexander Hamilton, Oscar Hammerstein, Marcus Garvey, Langston Hughes, and Duke Ellington have helped shape one of America’s most famous neighborhoods. A new book by Jonathan Gill traces the surprising and often unknown history of Harlem.
Guests
Jonthan Gill
author of "Harlem: The Four Hundred Year History from Dutch Village to Capital of Black America." He teaches American history, literature, and humanities at the Manhattan School of Music and the University of Amsterdam.
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What an interesting book. I love story about people with a different background living together or next to each other.
Just little correction has to be made. Mr. J. Gill used phrase "pogroms in Poland" . but historical-correct there were Russian Pogroms ( "pogrom " - russian word). At that time Poland did not existed on the map and during this time not only Jewish population suffered but also polish patriots were send to Siberia by Russian Czar.
Thanks
Anna
Dear Diane and Jonathan,
In the interview Jonathan used the phrase "1881 pogroms in Poland" which is misleading. The word itself is of Russian origin. The much more accurate expression would be "1881 pogroms in Russia". Please see the links, the Wikipedia article and a chapter in the "Grossman Project":
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pogrom
http://grossmanproject.net/pogroms.htm
It brings the picture of bad Poles doing their dirty job in the minds of innocent American listeners. Same often happens while relating to "death camps" in Poland, which obviously, and historically, are of German origin, invention and implementation. We need more precision and less stereotypes in America's Greatest Media (NPR).
Why to alienate so many good people and protect the actual perpetrators?
I'm a bit sensitive here, my grandparents and mother effectively saved lives of 5 Jewish neighbors during the german occupation of Poland in1940's.
Please see an important, independent historical data that depict better the predominant Polish attitude toward Jewish people, specially when compared to other nations:
http://www1.yadvashem.org/yv/en/righteous/virtual_wall.asp?CSRT=97688813...
According to Yad Vashem Institute records of righteous among the nations - people who helped save Jews during Germany's murderous reign:
Poland's score: 4630
Austria: 83
USA: 3
A simple comparison - just for fun of it.
Please forward to Jonathan.
I'm going to read the book.
I love your show!
Absolutely fascinating interview, Jonathan. Brings back many good memories of your roving, discursive intellect. What a wonderful synthesis of all of your interests this book is. Many congratulations. Regards, Sophie Forrester
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Mr. Gill's enthusiasm for the subject makes me want to read his book. I knew about the early Dutch settlements in present day New York City, but the Harlem connection adds another rich layer to my knowledge of the city.
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