Journalist Jon Elliston is a native of this area with deep experience in investigative journalism. He shares his insights about the monuments at Calvary based on substantial research and a broad perspective on the region.

Ms. Floyd, Manager of the Zebulon Vance Birthplace State Historical Site, talked with us about how our choices shape our understanding of history, and how our understanding of history shapes our lives today.

The Rev, Jim Dahlin is the Rector of St. Augustine’s Episcopal Church, a historically Black congregation in Oakland, CA. He offers his experience to help educate white people about the basic realities of Black lives as he has heard them from parishioners.

Dr. Register, the Francis S. Houghteling Professor of American History at the University of the South and Director of the Roberson Project on Slavery, Race, and Reconciliation at Sewanee, talked with us about his work in understanding the legacy of slavery and white supremacy both at Sewanee and in The Episcopal Church.