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Bloodier Than Tarantino: The Real Slave Narrative and Its Complexities
From: WFHB
Series: Interchange
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The last few years in particular have seen a re-popularization of slave narratives: from Tarantino's fictional Django Unchained to the award-winnin...

  • Added: Feb 17, 2015
  • Length: 59:51
Leroy Moton Remembers Viola Luizzo Murder as Civil Rights Turning Point
From: Sara Karl
Caption: Leroy Moton in 1965, Credit: Encyclopedia of Alabama
Connecticut man remembers a murder that changed course of the civil rights movement.

  • Added: Nov 13, 2014
  • Length: 04:16
Stronghold
From: From Block2Block
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As whites fled Washington D.C. to live in the suburbs in the 1950s, Stronghold was born. This piece reveals how residents gave the neighborhood its...

  • Added: Feb 23, 2014
  • Length: 14:07
JazzStories: Freddie Hubbard
From: Murray Street Productions
Series: JazzStories
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"When people get two trumpet players it becomes very competitive...It was [Booker Little], Lee Morgan and myself at the time. We we're the young ...

Bought by WMOT, Delmarva Public Media, KREV-LP, and WCSU-FM


  • Added: Mar 27, 2013
  • Length: 11:41
  • Purchases: 4
Bob Marley - Marley
From: Joyride Media
Series: Black History Month Specials
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The official radio companion to the MARLEY documentary film in theatres and homes on April 20, 2012.

Bought by KAZU Seaside, Calif., KPSQ-LP, Prairie Public, WNMU-FM, KMUW and more


  • Added: Apr 13, 2012
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 12
A Conversation with Stanley Nelson
From: National Endowment for the Arts
Series: Art Works
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Stanley Nelson discusses his award-winning documentary Freedom Riders. [29:39]

Bought by WNJR and KPIP-LP


  • Added: Feb 09, 2012
  • Length: 29:35
  • Purchases: 2
Equal Time: The Networks and the Civil Rights Movement
From: With Good Reason
Series: With Good Reason: Weekly Half Hour Long Episodes
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How the evening news shaped attitudes about race relations during the Civil Rights Movement.

Bought by KALW, WJCT, Harford Community Radio, KRZA, WJAB and more


  • Added: Feb 03, 2012
  • Length: 28:58
  • Purchases: 9
Zydeco Nation, A Black History Month Special
From: AARP Radio
Series: Prime Time Radio
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Prime Time Radio's Black History Month Special: Zydeco Nation.

Bought by KMUD, Red River Radio Network (E. Texas/Louisiana/Arkansas/Mississippi), WCNY, WNMU-FM, WJSU and more


  • Added: Jan 19, 2012
  • Length: 01:02:45
  • Purchases: 25
Humankind: Rubin Carter's Hurricane
From: Humankind
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Memorialized in a Bob Dylan song and an Academy Award nominated Denzel Washington film, Rubin “Hurricane” Carter was a successful prize fighter, wh...

Bought by WEZU, WOUB, NPR Illinois, RadioFreePalmer, Red River Radio Network (E. Texas/Louisiana/Arkansas/Mississippi) and more


  • Added: Dec 28, 2011
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 28
STAIRSTEPS Stories! VOL. 2 (Dennis Burke): The Untold Story of the Five Stairsteps
From: Howard Burchette
Series: The Funk Show
Caption: (Left to right): Dennis Burke, Keni Burke, Jerome Bailey, Alohe Burke, Clarence Burke, Sr. , Clarence Burke, Jr., James Burke III , Credit: Buddah Records 1971 album "The Stairsteps"
This is the story of THE FIVE STAIRSTEPS from an original member Dennis Burke. He tells her story and discusses her life in a rare interview.

  • Added: Jul 26, 2011
  • Length: 52:41
"Gil Scott-Heron: In His Own Words"
From: Dred-Scott Keyes
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Producer Dred-Scott Keyes looks at the life and music of poet, musician and composer, Gil Scott-Heron, who passed in New York City on May 27th.

  • Added: Jun 05, 2011
  • Length: 01:00:03
Josh White: The Music The Man (Part C)
From: Howard Burchette
Series: The Funk Show
Caption: Josh White Jr. , Credit: Silverwolf
Interview and discussion on the subject of the legendary JOSH WHITE with his son JOSH WHITE, Jr. his daughter JUDY WHITE-GOARD and his granddaughte...

  • Added: Apr 01, 2011
  • Length: 54:27
An Interview with Ms. Joanne Bland: Civil Rights Activist for the Selma Voting Rights Movement
From: KQAL
Series: Culture Clique
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On the last edition Culture Clique, Ms. Joanne Blackmon Bland discussed on Growing up in the Segregated South: The Selma Voting Rights Movement. Sh...

Bought by KSRQ


  • Added: Mar 04, 2011
  • Length: 32:18
  • Purchases: 1
Paul Robeson: America's Sung Hero
From: Mark Lavonier
Caption: Paul Robeson
An exploration through the life and times of singer, activist, athlete and entertainer Paul Robeson.

Bought by WRVO Public Media and WRPI


  • Added: Dec 10, 2009
  • Length: 29:23
  • Purchases: 2
The RARE EARTH story with Gil Bridges Vol. I
From: Howard Burchette
Series: The Funk Show
Caption: Rare Earth - Fill Your Head: The Studio Albums 1969-1974, Credit: Hip-O Select
Rare Earth is know for their hits; Get Ready, I Just Want To celebrate, I Know I'm Losing You, Big John Is My Name, Hey Big Brother, What'd I Say, ...

  • Added: Sep 26, 2009
  • Length: 57:33
Honeyboy Edwards - blues legend talks about hoboing through the great depression
From: Gianluca Tramontana
Series: Sitting With Gianluca
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Ninety-four year-old Blues legend recalls his almost thirty years as a boxcar hobo and gambler.

Bought by XRAY.fm and KUOW


  • Added: Aug 18, 2009
  • Length: 10:02
  • Purchases: 2
Love Train: The Sound of Philadelphia
From: Joyride Media
Series: Black History Month Specials
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One-hour special explores the "Philly Sound" and the artists who put it on the map.

Bought by KCNP, KPSQ-LP, WSKG, Northern Community Radio - KAXE & KBXE, Minnesota, Harford Community Radio and more


  • Added: Feb 04, 2009
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 28
Ashford & Simpson: The Real Thing
From: Joyride Media
Series: Black History Month Specials
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One-hour special delves into the history and music of songwriting and singing team Ashford & Simpson.

Bought by WFUV, KPSQ-LP, Northern Community Radio - KAXE & KBXE, Minnesota, KPIP-LP, WSGE and more


  • Added: Feb 04, 2009
  • Length: 54:00
  • Purchases: 19
Miles Davis: Kind Of Blue
From: Joyride Media
Series: Black History Month Specials
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One-hour special explores the creation and impact of Miles Davis' album "Kind Of Blue."

Bought by WDCB, WVTF, 90.5 WESA, WJCT, KUCR 88.3 fm Riverside, Calif. and more


  • Added: Feb 04, 2009
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 57
"Burn, Baby, Burn: The Magnificent Montague"
From: Dred-Scott Keyes
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An interview with pioneering African-American radio disk jockey,The Magnificent Montague"

Bought by WJSU and KSJD


  • Added: Feb 03, 2009
  • Length: 57:53
  • Purchases: 2
Amazing Grace
From: Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
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The story of "Amazing Grace"- a piece of music that has an extraordinary impact on American history.

Bought by WVIK, KBCS 91.3 FM Community Radio, WJAB, WLRH, WKMS and more


  • Added: Dec 04, 2008
  • Length: 50:34
  • Purchases: 11
The Things I Used To Do: The Legend of Eddie "Guitar Slim" Jones
From: David Kunian
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An hour long documentary with interviews and music about Eddie "Guitar Slim" Jones, the missing link between Robert Johnson and Jimi Hendrix.

Bought by KMUW, KGLT, WNCU, KGLT, Radio New Zealand and more


  • Added: Jul 01, 2008
  • Length: 59:02
  • Purchases: 10
Classic Mardi Gras Songs Profiles - New Suit
From: David Kunian
Series: Mardi Gras Song Profiles
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A short profile with Big Chief Bo Dollis and keyboardist Willie Tee of the Mardi Gras classic "New Suit."

Bought by KSLU, KBCS 91.3 FM Community Radio, and WNCU


  • Added: Jan 18, 2008
  • Length: 04:56
  • Purchases: 3
Classic Mardi Gras Songs Profiles - Mardi Gras Mambo
From: David Kunian
Series: Mardi Gras Song Profiles
Caption: The Mardi Gras Kongs of Bacchus
This short piece talks with pianist Art Neville and drummer John Boudreaux about the Mardi Gras standard "Mardi Gras Mambo."

Bought by KSLU and KREV-LP


  • Added: Jan 18, 2008
  • Length: 02:54
  • Purchases: 2
Classic Mardi Gras Songs Profiles - Indian Red
From: David Kunian
Series: Mardi Gras Song Profiles
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A short documentary featuring pianist Art Neville and bassist George Porter Jr. about the Mardi Gras standard "Indian Red."

Bought by KSLU, WABE, KBCS 91.3 FM Community Radio, and KREV-LP


  • Added: Jan 18, 2008
  • Length: 05:50
  • Purchases: 4