Matthew Powell
Matthew Powell, an award-winning historian of slavery and southern history, has worked as a Park Ranger with the National Park Service in Montana and Tennessee. He served as the Executive Director of the La Pointe – Krebs House and Museum in Pascagoula, MS. He is currently an AP (Advanced Placement) history teacher in Arizona. As a historian, Matthew has published several articles in peer-reviewed academic journals, lectured at several prestigious institutions including Johns Hopkins, appeared on PBS, and as a guest on the Ben Franklin’s World Podcast. In 2020, he earned the John W. Odom Memorial Award for his research on slavery and his contribution to the field of history.
Articles by Matthew Powell
Why Nathan Bedford Forrest Remains One of America’s Most Divisive FiguresNathan Bedford Forrest was a Confederate general, slave trader, and Klan leader. He is one of the most controversial figures in American history.
Who Was Stonewall Jackson? The Confederate General Who Became a LegendThomas “Stonewall” Jackson was a major military figure during the Civil War. Despite his premature death in 1863, he left a lasting impact on American military history.
Thomas “Stonewall” Jackson was a major military figure during the Civil War. Despite his premature death in 1863, he left a lasting impact on American military history.
The Story of the Union General Who Trained an Army He Refused to UseGeorge McClellan was a Union general during the Civil War and is remembered for his lack of success during the early years of the conflict.
George McClellan was a Union general during the Civil War and is remembered for his lack of success during the early years of the conflict.
What Did the Emancipation Proclamation Do?The Emancipation Proclamation, issued in 1863 by President Abraham Lincoln, declared enslaved people in the Confederate States, free.
The Emancipation Proclamation, issued in 1863 by President Abraham Lincoln, declared enslaved people in the Confederate States, free.
What Was Black Wall Street? History & LegacyBlack Wall Street, Tulsa’s thriving segregated Greenwood District, showcased African American resilience until a brutal massacre shattered its legacy and altered the history of Tulsa.
Black Wall Street, Tulsa’s thriving segregated Greenwood District, showcased African American resilience until a brutal massacre shattered its legacy and altered the history of Tulsa.
The Battle of Shiloh: A Battle in Two PartsThe Battle of Shiloh (April 6-7, 1862) saw intense combat and shifting tides, resulting in nearly 24,000 casualties, but no decisive victor.
The Fight for Equality: A History of the A.M.E ChurchThe A.M.E Church has fought against white supremacy for much longer than you may think.
The A.M.E Church has fought against white supremacy for much longer than you may think.