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Thelonious Monk, Tar Heel
From: The Center for Documentary Studies
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A musical portrait that explores the Jazz great's overlooked Southern roots.

Bought by WTJU, WNCU, KFAI Minneapolis, 90.5 WSNC, WAMC Northeast Public Radio and more


  • Added: Nov 19, 2007
  • Length: 08:05
  • Purchases: 6
Can You Hear Me?
From: Claire Schoen
Series: ILLUMINATIONS: Jewish Culture in the Light of the World
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"Can Your Hear Me?" is an hour-long audio documentary exploring the history of conflict and coalition between Blacks and Jews in America. Claire Sc...

Bought by WORT, WWNO, WCPN, Talking Information Center, WCPN and more


  • Added: Nov 12, 2007
  • Length: 59:01
  • Purchases: 16
Taking Our Place
From: LA Lands
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In 1963, black students staged sit-ins throughout Rome, Georgia.

  • Added: Nov 09, 2007
  • Length: 07:01
Mississippi Porches (3:30)
From: Jake Warga
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Life on Mississippi Porches

Bought by PRX Remix


  • Added: Sep 22, 2007
  • Length: 03:29
  • Purchases: 1
P.O.V. - Revolution '67 Filmmaker Interview
From: P.O.V. / American Documentary, Inc.
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Filmmaker Marylou Tibaldo-Bongiorno talks with P.O.V. about the making of her film "Revolution '67"

  • Added: Sep 20, 2007
  • Length: 06:52
The Soul of Chaka Khan
From: Joyride Media
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This new hour of music and conversation will feature Chaka Khan's career as one of R&B's leading female vocalists, and her influence on contemporar...

Bought by KMUW, Harford Community Radio, Red River Radio Network (E. Texas/Louisiana/Arkansas/Mississippi), Red River Radio Network (E. Texas/Louisiana/Arkansas/Mississippi), WJAB and more


  • Added: Sep 14, 2007
  • Length: 54:00
  • Purchases: 16
The "N" Word: It Represents Hatred
From: Radio Rookies
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Rookie Reporter Veralyn Williams reports on the use of the N-word.

Bought by WRNC-LP, KFAI Minneapolis, YouthCast, WBEZ, SpiritHouse Inc/Youth Noise Network and more


  • Added: Jul 05, 2007
  • Length: 06:28
  • Purchases: 6
Running On Fumes Part 1: Opportunity
From: Elliot Ward
Series: Running On Fumes: An Adventure in America
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Exploring the American dream through a homless shelter in Charleston and a lawyer in Baton Rouge

  • Added: Jun 04, 2007
  • Length: 24:59
SLY & THE FAMILY STONE: FAMILY AFFAIR
From: Joyride Media
Series: Black History Month Specials
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One-hour music intensive radio documentary about Sly & the Family Stone, their music, their turbulent history, and the indelible marks they left be...

Bought by Harford Community Radio, KPSQ-LP, Harford Community Radio, WSGE, KMXT and more


  • Added: May 15, 2007
  • Length: 59:05
  • Purchases: 40
Teasers for "SisterLove: Keeping it Real, Globally!"
From: Noah Chandler
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Short teasers for the the series "SisterLove: Keeping it Real, Globally"

  • Added: May 09, 2007
  • Length: 02:18
Me and Hank
From: Homelands Productions
Series: World Views
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The story of a boy and his hero, baseball home run champion Hank Aaron, and an exploration of the hatred Aaron endured in chasing a white man's rec...

Bought by WXDU, KFAI Minneapolis, KISU, Connecticut Public (WNPR), PRX Remix and more


  • Added: Apr 13, 2007
  • Length: 16:54
  • Purchases: 8
Making History in Massachusetts: Governor Deval Patrick, From the South Side to the State House
From: 90.9 WBUR - Boston's NPR News Station
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A profile of Governor Deval Patrick, his history making election and his place in the new politics of race nationally.

Bought by KFAI Minneapolis, WCPN, KUT-HD, WFIU, Connecticut Public (WNPR) and more


  • Added: Feb 21, 2007
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 7
Language Arts
From: SpiritHouse Inc/Youth Noise Network
Series: Passionate Citizens
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Anya Sippen profiles Language Arts, a Durham-based hip-hop group

Bought by WXLV-FM


  • Added: Feb 15, 2007
  • Length: 05:45
  • Purchases: 1
Experiencing the Blues: A Profile of Miss Lavelle White
From: KUT
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A pioneer of Texas rhythm and blues tells her story

  • Added: Feb 06, 2007
  • Length: 09:55
Peace Talks Radio: Ralph Bunche - Profile in Peace (59:00/54:00/29:00)[Black History Month Offering]
From: Good Radio Shows, Inc.
Series: Peace Talks Radio: Weekly Hour Long Episodes
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A conversational profile of Ralph Bunche - a sometimes overlooked African-American who excelled in the world of diplomacy. Bunche negotiated tire...

Bought by South Dakota Public Broadcasting - Radio, KUOW, Radio Baha'i, WLGI, Aspen Public Radio, Radio Baha'i, WLGI and more


  • Added: Jan 12, 2007
  • Length: 59:01
  • Purchases: 30
Program 20: Journey's End
From: Vermont Folklife Center Media
Series: Journey's End: The Memories and Traditions of Daisy Turner and her Family
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Daisy Turner was proud of her heritage and understood the value of her family tradition. This is the concluding program in the series, Journey's End.

Bought by PRX to iTunes and KZYX


  • Added: Jan 10, 2007
  • Length: 02:48
  • Purchases: 2
Program 19: Alec Turner's Funeral
From: Vermont Folklife Center Media
Series: Journey's End: The Memories and Traditions of Daisy Turner and her Family
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At the time of Alec Turner's death in 1923, Journey's End had been his home for 50 years.

Bought by PRX to iTunes and KZYX


  • Added: Jan 10, 2007
  • Length: 03:30
  • Purchases: 2
Program 18: Daisy's Near Marriage
From: Vermont Folklife Center Media
Series: Journey's End: The Memories and Traditions of Daisy Turner and her Family
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At 40 Daisy became engaged to Joseph Bonet. When he later broke off the engagement, Daisy sued him--and won!

Bought by PRX to iTunes and KZYX


  • Added: Jan 10, 2007
  • Length: 01:45
  • Purchases: 2
Program 17: A New Year's Recitation
From: Vermont Folklife Center Media
Series: Journey's End: The Memories and Traditions of Daisy Turner and her Family
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By the turn of the century the Turner household had become a kind of community social center. This program explores the texture of these gatherings.

Bought by Radio Catskill, KGOU, PRX to iTunes, and KZYX


  • Added: Jan 10, 2007
  • Length: 04:56
  • Purchases: 4
Program 16: Daisy's Premonition
From: Vermont Folklife Center Media
Series: Journey's End: The Memories and Traditions of Daisy Turner and her Family
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Daisy and her father were so close that she felt they could communicate psychically. This program details such an event.

Bought by PRX to iTunes and KZYX


  • Added: Jan 10, 2007
  • Length: 05:16
  • Purchases: 2
Program 15: Daisy Turner Goes to Market
From: Vermont Folklife Center Media
Series: Journey's End: The Memories and Traditions of Daisy Turner and her Family
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When a Boston market owner attempts to cheat her father, Daisy travels to Boston to confront him.

Bought by PRX to iTunes and KZYX


  • Added: Jan 10, 2007
  • Length: 04:14
  • Purchases: 2
Program 14: Daisy's Black Doll
From: Vermont Folklife Center Media
Series: Journey's End: The Memories and Traditions of Daisy Turner and her Family
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As a girl, Daisy Turner faces discrimination at school and confronts it directly--with poetry.

Bought by KZYX, PRX to iTunes, and KZYX


  • Added: Jan 10, 2007
  • Length: 04:39
  • Purchases: 3
Program 13: How Daisy's Sister Shot the Bull
From: Vermont Folklife Center Media
Series: Journey's End: The Memories and Traditions of Daisy Turner and her Family
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Daisy suffered from rickets as a child and during her younger years was unable to walk. At a young age she heard prayers, recitations, hymns, and s...

Bought by PRX to iTunes and KZYX


  • Added: Jan 10, 2007
  • Length: 03:11
  • Purchases: 2
Program 12: Alec Turner, the Strong Man
From: Vermont Folklife Center Media
Series: Journey's End: The Memories and Traditions of Daisy Turner and her Family
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In this episode Alec Turner accepts a challenge and performs a dramatic feat of strength.

Bought by PRX to iTunes and KZYX


  • Added: Jan 10, 2007
  • Length: 03:20
  • Purchases: 2
Program 11: Coming to Vermont
From: Vermont Folklife Center Media
Series: Journey's End: The Memories and Traditions of Daisy Turner and her Family
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Alec Turner and his wife, Sally settle in Vermont on the farm he called Journey's End.

Bought by PRX to iTunes and KZYX


  • Added: Jan 10, 2007
  • Length: 03:20
  • Purchases: 2

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