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A New Way of Life and the New Underground Railroad
From: Making Contact
Series: Making Contact
Caption: Susan Burton, A New Way of Life Re-Entry Project executive director and founder
After serving time, finding food, a job and a place to live with a criminal record can become an almost impossible task. On this edition, Women bu...

  • Added: Jul 18, 2013
  • Length: 28:56
All Mixed Up with Martin Luther King Jr.
From: Peter Bochan
Series: All Mixed Up
Caption: MLK Jr-Washington,DC 1963
A Celebration of Martin Luther King Jr and the historic March on Washington that took place in August 1963, with new mixes featuring Israel Kamakaw...

Bought by KZMU Moab Community Radio, Northern Community Radio - KAXE & KBXE, Minnesota, Prairie Public, KVMR, WRIR and more


  • Added: Jan 17, 2013
  • Length: 58:43
  • Purchases: 26
Youth Radio Institute: Fontezia Walker (American Graduate)
From: WUNC
Series: American Graduate
Caption: Fontezia Walker
The series from the WUNC Youth Radio Institute concludes with a story from Fontezia Walker.

  • Added: Aug 15, 2012
  • Length: 05:35
Bobby Hutcherson: Master of the vibes
From: KALW
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For nearly 50 years now, a jazz artist who now resides in Northern California has enjoyed a career as one of the great performers on the vibraphone...

  • Added: Apr 23, 2012
  • Length: 14:07
"A Second Wind: Elders Act for Justice" Margaret Gordon
From: Making Contact
Caption: Stories, Credit: Ricky Norris
Many retirees enjoy the rest and relaxation that eluded them during their working years. But for some, retirement means opportunities to affect pos...

  • Added: Feb 01, 2011
  • Length: 07:30
Remembering "I Have a Dream"
From: Rebecca Sheir
Caption: Julian Bond (right) at the March on Washington for Freedom and Jobs, with other members of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee., Credit: Julian Bond
We know what history books say about Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" speech - but what about the people who were there?

Bought by KZMU Moab Community Radio, RadioStPete Florida, WTIP, KRCB 104.9, WHFR and more


  • Added: Jan 18, 2011
  • Length: 05:41
  • Purchases: 28
The Great Migration that Changed America - Isabel Wilkerson
From: Open Source
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Isabel Wilkerson is the epic tale teller of the Great Migration of Southern black people that remade America — sound, substance and spirit — in the...

Bought by KWMR, WCAI / WNAN Cape & Islands, Mass., 90.5 WSNC, WSKG, WRPI and more


  • Added: Jan 06, 2011
  • Length: 59:59
  • Purchases: 6
My Favorite Things at 60
From: Robin Washington
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March 2021 is the 60th anniversary of the release of John Coltrane's definitive jazz work "My Favorite Things." Winner of the National Association...

Bought by KBEM, RadioFreePalmer, KSFR, WAMC Northeast Public Radio, Oregon Public Broadcasting and more


  • Added: Oct 03, 2010
  • Length: 29:22
  • Purchases: 6
SOUL TIME (Part B)
From: Howard Burchette
Series: Soul Roots
Caption: Love Unlimited
This is a good mixture of music from the Sound of Philadelphia Soul to the funky James Brown sound, to the productions of Barry White and to the so...

Bought by KFCF FM, WUFT, KZYX, KPIP-LP, Prairie Public and more


  • Added: Jan 21, 2010
  • Length: 58:04
  • Purchases: 6
Martial Arts Builds Leadership on Chicago's South Side
From: Avishay Artsy
Caption: Students practice martial arts in Chicago's South Side., Credit: Andrea Silenzi
A martial arts school in Chicago’s South Side reinforces community in a violent neighborhood.

Bought by Vocalo.org


  • Added: Jan 14, 2010
  • Length: 05:30
  • Purchases: 1
Lady E: Twice A Child
From: Charles McGuigan
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Lady E sings the blues and she knows what she's singing about. Fifteen years ago, her oldest son died. It was sudden, and a freakish accident. Lady...

  • Added: Jul 07, 2009
  • Length: 48:57
“.A WOMYN OF COLOR’S RESPONSE TO FAITH, FEMINISM AND HIP HOP.”
From: Dred-Scott Keyes
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IN IT’S THIRD ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL WORKING WOMEN;S DAY PROGRAM, CASA ATABEX ACHE & MOMMAS HIP HOP KITCHEN PRESENT “.A WOMYN OF COLOR’S RESPONSE TO ...

  • Added: Mar 09, 2009
  • Length: 54:15
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
The Gospel Truth: The Sam Cooke Story
From: Dred-Scott Keyes
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This is award-winning musical documentary is about the life of Sam Cooke- from his days in Gospel music to his triumph in R&B to his untimely demise.

Bought by Prairie Public, WJAB, WSGE, Marfa Public Radio, WNCU and more


  • Added: Feb 02, 2009
  • Length: 03:49:20
  • Purchases: 8
Can Do: Stories of Black Visionaries, Seekers, and Entrepreneurs
From: The Kitchen Sisters
Caption: Alfre Woodard
From The Kitchen Sisters and PRX, a Black History Month Special: "Can Do: Stories of Black Visionaries, Seekers, and Entrepreneurs," with host, Gol...

Bought by WDDE, 90.5 WESA, WCAI / WNAN Cape & Islands, Mass., WKMS, WHRV and more


  • Added: Jan 12, 2009
  • Length: 54:00
  • Purchases: 130
Amazing Grace
From: Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
Caption: PRX default Piece image
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 R&B Chronicles - Kool and the Gang
From: WHRV
Series: The R&B Chronicles
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Historical look at R&B Music

Bought by WDCB, KUCB, WNCU, and 90.5 WSNC


  • Added: Jul 03, 2008
  • Length: 59:34
  • Purchases: 4
The R&B Chronicles - Gladys Knight & the Pips
From: WHRV
Series: The R&B Chronicles
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Historical look at R&B Music

Bought by WSGE, KUCB, WNCU, KUT-HD, and 90.5 WSNC


  • Added: Jun 25, 2008
  • Length: 01:00:00
  • Purchases: 5
The R&B Chronicles - Donny Hathaway
From: WHRV
Series: The R&B Chronicles
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Historical look at R&B Music

Bought by WDCB, KUCB, WFSU, 90.5 WSNC, and WNCU


  • Added: Jun 24, 2008
  • Length: 59:58
  • Purchases: 5
The R&B Chronicles - Stevie Wonder
From: WHRV
Series: The R&B Chronicles
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Exploration of R&B Music

Bought by KMUW, KRZA, KUCB, WFSU, WNCU and more


  • Added: Jun 23, 2008
  • Length: 59:58
  • Purchases: 6
The R&B Chronicles - Tower of Power
From: WHRV
Series: The R&B Chronicles
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Exploration of R&B Music

Bought by WDCB, KRZA, KUCB, 90.5 WSNC, and WNCU


  • Added: Jun 16, 2008
  • Length: 59:56
  • Purchases: 5
The R&B Chronicles - Isaac Hayes
From: WHRV
Series: The R&B Chronicles
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Exploration of R&B Music

Bought by WDCB, KRZA, KUCB, WNIJ, KGLT and more


  • Added: Jun 16, 2008
  • Length: 59:51
  • Purchases: 10
Street Beats: Pots 'n Pans Drummer
From: Julie Beth Napolin
Caption: PRX default Piece image
Drummer along San Francisco Embarcadero plays his homemade drum kit everyday for amazed crowds.

Bought by WILL


  • Added: Jun 02, 2008
  • Length: 05:33
  • Purchases: 1
Traditional Marching Band Gone Hip-Hop
From: Mary Rose Madden
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Located in Baltimore, MD, Morgan State University's Marching Band dsplays its truly exceptional brand of band music blended with hip-hip hits

Bought by Georgia Public Broadcasting, KFAI Minneapolis, KUNM, and 90.5 WSNC


  • Added: Feb 12, 2008
  • Length: 12:09
  • Purchases: 4
The Blind Boys of Alabama In Concert
From: WFUV
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The Blind Boys of Alabama perform a live concert at the Cutting Room in Manhattan.

Bought by Prairie Public, KFCF FM, KMUW, WCAI / WNAN Cape & Islands, Mass., Red River Radio Network (E. Texas/Louisiana/Arkansas/Mississippi) and more


  • Added: Jan 29, 2008
  • Length: 54:57
  • Purchases: 21