Explore the complex relationship between Yale University, slavery, and the American Revolutionary era in this lecture from the DeVane Lecture Series. Delve into Professor David Blight's examination of how racial slavery shaped American institutions and continues to influence society today. Analyze the pivotal moments in U.S. history when human rights and democratic values were at stake. Investigate the specific connections between Yale and slavery, and consider the lasting political, constitutional, racial, and economic legacies of the Civil War period. Gain insights into the challenges facing pluralistic, democratic societies and reflect on the ongoing struggle for equality and justice in America.