Three scholars present papers on the history of Native American and African slavery and the slave trade in New England. The papers are "Another Face of Slavery: Indentured Servitude of Native Americans in Southern New England," "Freedom and Conflicts over Class, Gender, and Identity: The Evolving Relationship between Indians and Blacks in Southern New England, 1750–1870," and "Enslavement and Indians in Southern New England: Unraveling a Hidden History."

Black history and studies scholar Manning Marable looks at the necessity for "revolution" in the field of Black studies. He looks at the history of education, scholarship, and the loss and construction of collective memory by and for African Americans.

Black history and studies scholar Manning Marable looks at the significance of Malcolm X's work and life to contemporary scholarship and African American identity. Marable focuses on the importance of accurately preserving information and materials on important public figures like Malcolm X and on the dangers of losing and misinterpreting such information.

Black history and studies scholar Manning Marable explores African American perceptions of history and major historical figures, particularly those of the Civil Rights Movement. Marable focuses on how and why African Americans have chosen some figures as representative of Black history and culture—that is, as heroes.

Howard Zinn, author of the history text A People's History of the United States, discusses his reasons for studying and writing about American history, focusing on his desire to connect the past and the present. His presentation includes a question-and-answer session.

Authors Philip McFarland and Debby Applegate trace the lives of the Beechers, a family which included the siblings Henry Ward Beecher, a famous preacher, and Harriet Beecher Stowe, author of Uncle Tom's Cabin.

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ESPN newsanchor and author Jeremy Schaap discusses African-American track and field athlete Jesse Owens's win of four gold medals and setting of three world records at the 1936 Berlin Olympics. Schaap examines the events in the context of Hitler's Germany's racism.

Professor Gerald L. Early discusses cultural observations on Curt Flood, the first player in Major League Baseball to challenge the infamous "reserve clause" which opened the doors to free agency. Early focuses on the significance of sports as a public arena.

A panel including Arthur Schlesinger, Jr., adviser to JFK, examines the impact of John F. Kennedy's presidency in retrospect. The presentation includes film excerpts from JFK's speeches.

Vietnam War veteran Robert Vinson talks about his experiences in Vietnam and returning home on leave during the war and after his service in the war, including his struggle with PTSD and use of massage and movement therapy.