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Black History
From: Phil Mariage
Series: Yesterday, Today & Tomorrow
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Three generations discuss their perspectives on Black History

Bought by KALW, KVSC, WMPG, XRAY.fm, and Red River Radio Network (E. Texas/Louisiana/Arkansas/Mississippi)


  • Added: Feb 24, 2010
  • Length: 29:00
  • Purchases: 5
Rosa Parks
From: KBEM
Series: Black History Minutes
Caption: Phil at work, Credit: Sejan Yun
Princess tells us of the accomplishments of Rosa Parks

Bought by WEZU


  • Added: Feb 11, 2010
  • Length: :59
  • Purchases: 1
Duke Ellington
From: KBEM
Series: Black History Minutes
Caption: Phil at work, Credit: Sejan Yun
Diamond Be tells about some of the high points of Duke Ellington's career.

Bought by WEZU


  • Added: Feb 11, 2010
  • Length: :59
  • Purchases: 1
The Black Panther Party
From: KBEM
Series: Black History Minutes
Caption: Phil at work, Credit: Sejan Yun
Amani tells of the accomplishments of the Black Panther party.

  • Added: Feb 11, 2010
  • Length: :59
From Africa to Anchorage
From: Alaska Teen Media Institute
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It can be hard being the new kid in school. It can be even harder being the new kid in a new country.

  • Added: Feb 04, 2010
  • Length: 07:25
Reviving the Forgotten Continent
From: A World of Possibilities
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The future of Africa.

  • Added: Dec 14, 2009
  • Length: 55:00
An Imperfect Revolution: Voices from the Desegregation Era
From: American Public Media
Series: American RadioWorks: Black History
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The 1970s saw a tidal change in American race relations: for the first time, large numbers of white, black and other children of color began attend...

Bought by WGTE Public Media, WUFT, WCAI / WNAN Cape & Islands, Mass., WBHM, Troy Public Radio and more


  • Added: Nov 19, 2009
  • Length: 59:59
  • Purchases: 20
Breaking Through the Blue Wall of Silence
From: Making Contact
Series: Making Contact
Caption: Oakland protestors lay in the position Oscar Grant was in when he was killed, Credit: Andrew Stelzer
Who gets to decide when an officer has done something wrong—the police chief or the people? Cities across the country are creating civilian oversig...

Bought by KVSC


  • Added: Aug 05, 2009
  • Length: 28:56
  • Purchases: 1
Why is Barack Obama Black?
From: KSVR Studios: Skagit Valley Radio
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Whiteness and the co-creation of the ‘other’

  • Added: Mar 05, 2009
  • Length: 58:04
Call Me "Mister"
From: With Good Reason
Series: news features
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The need for male African-American elementary teachers remains pressing.

Bought by KENW, KBCS 91.3 FM Community Radio, and WUFT


  • Added: Feb 11, 2009
  • Length: 02:37
  • Purchases: 3
The Beat is Tight but the Words ain't Right
From: TEMPO Radio Project
Series: TEMPO
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African American Women's Reflections on Hip-Hop

  • Added: Feb 08, 2009
  • Length: 27:10
Slavery in America: 1870 through WWII
From: Burton Cohen
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Interview with Doug Blackmon, author: Slavery By Another Name

  • Added: Aug 05, 2008
  • Length: 59:59
Inside the Capoeiristas' Circle
From: Aaron Henkin
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A profile of a centuries-old martial art with roots that go back to Angola, Africa

  • Added: Apr 03, 2008
  • Length: 18:30
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
MLK Was a Working-Class Hero
From: Dick Meister
Caption: PRX default Piece image
A commentary noting that Martin Luther King Jr. was one of the staunchest and most effective supporters working Americans have ever had.

Bought by Prairie Public, WEZU, RadioFreePalmer, KBRP Community Radio, KUT and more


  • Added: Jan 13, 2008
  • Length: 03:11
  • Purchases: 7
KERA Commentary: Remembering Marchel Ivery
From: KERA
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A look back at the career and influence of the jazz saxophonist.

  • Added: Nov 09, 2007
  • Length: 04:01
Jena 6-Day of Solidarity Interview in Albuquerque, New Mexico
From: KUNM
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Jonquilyn Hill interviews two University of New Mexico students about their views about JENA 6.

Bought by WXLV-FM


  • Added: Oct 10, 2007
  • Length: 15:00
  • Purchases: 1
First Desegregated School in Virginia
From: Vicki Hayes
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Burgundy Farm School was desegregated 4 years before Brown v. Board

Bought by WCSU-FM, WTJU, 90.5 WSNC, and WAMC Northeast Public Radio


  • Added: Aug 06, 2007
  • Length: 05:48
  • Purchases: 4
One Step Beyond: Liberian Voices
From: BSR Radio
Caption: PRX default Piece image
The role of radio for Liberian immigrants -- and a new voice on the air.

Bought by NPR Station Showcase with PRX and WXLV-FM


  • Added: May 07, 2007
  • Length: 06:03
  • Purchases: 2
Daryl Davis - Klan - Destine Relationships - Part Two
From: Donna Descoteaux
Series: Living Well Show
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The quest for understanding between peoples is always challenging. But that challenge can be extremely intense, even dangerous, when an African-Am...

  • Added: Feb 25, 2007
  • Length: 28:29
Daryl Davis - Klan - Destine Relationships - Part One
From: Donna Descoteaux
Series: Living Well Show
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The quest for understanding between peoples is always challenging. But that challenge can be extremely intense, even dangerous, when an African-Am...

  • Added: Feb 25, 2007
  • Length: 28:47
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
Black activism across generations
From: Next Generation Radio
Series: NPR's Next Generation Radio
Caption: PRX default Piece image
Are black youth less poltiically active?

Bought by WCSU-FM and WAMC Northeast Public Radio


  • Added: Nov 30, 2006
  • Length: 04:43
  • Purchases: 2
Improving Race Relations: An African-American Perspective (Peace Talks Radio Series)
From: Good Radio Shows, Inc.
Series: Peace Talks Radio: Weekly Half Hour Episodes
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A panel of three African-Americans reflect on their greatest challenges and successes in resolving racial conflict throughout their lives.

Bought by KUAC, Radio Catskill, KRZA, KGNU Community Radio, Radio Baha'i, WLGI and more


  • Added: Dec 05, 2005
  • Length: 28:55
  • Purchases: 15