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U.S. Supreme Court Stays 5th Circuit, Allowing Louisiana’s Fairer Congressional Maps - Apparently Invoking the Purcell Principle
From: Brian Beihl
Series: American Democracy Minute
Caption: The American Democracy Minute Radio Report
U.S. Supreme Court Stays 5th Circuit, Allowing Louisiana’s Fairer Congressional Maps - Apparently Invoking the Purcell Principle

  • Added: May 16, 2024
  • Length: 01:30
February became Black History Month in 1976. It was about time.
From: KSFR
Series: Equal Time with Martha Burk
Caption: Host Martha Burk
February is Black History Month, officially recognized by President Gerald Ford in 1976. It was about time. The 1960s had seen crucial economic gai...

  • Added: Feb 03, 2024
  • Length: 03:00
Making their Mark
From: KFAI Minneapolis
Series: 10,000 Fresh Voices
Caption: Rekhet and Anura Si-Asar run In Black Ink, Credit: J. M. Maddix
Nestled in the Rondo community of St. Paul, among the burgeoning business district of a revitalized neighborhood, is a publishing entity ready and ...

  • Added: Dec 18, 2023
  • Length: 05:34
BGR417 | Blue Lotus Artists' Collective (BLAC)
From: KRDP
Series: Boom Goddess Radio
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This week our guest is Laura Pendleton-Miller, CEO of Blue Lotus Artists' Collective (BLAC). BLAC is a new, non-profit gallery in Tucson, Arizona e...

  • Added: Jun 24, 2023
  • Length: 29:00
BGR415 | Dr. Tani Sanchez
From: KRDP
Series: Boom Goddess Radio
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This week we're in conversation with Dr. Tani Sanchez, Professor of Practice in the Africana Studies department at the University of Arizona. Dr. S...

  • Added: Jun 08, 2023
  • Length: 29:00
BGR412 | Beverely Elliott (Rebroadcast)
From: KRDP
Series: Boom Goddess Radio
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This week we rebroadcast our recent interview with Beverely Elliott. This week our guest is Beverely Elliott, Executive Director of the African Am...

  • Added: May 28, 2023
  • Length: 29:00
BGR406 | Beverely Elliott
From: KRDP
Series: Boom Goddess Radio
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This week our guest is Beverely Elliott, Executive Director of the African American Museum of Southern Arizona in Tucson. Mrs. Elliott shares the j...

  • Added: Mar 25, 2023
  • Length: 29:00
Ebony Classics - Fascinating Rhythm
From: Howard Burchette
Series: The Classics
Caption: Lieutenant James Reese Europe, Credit: Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture, Photographs and Prints Division, The New York Public Library. "Lieutenant James Reese Europe" The New York Public Library Digital Collections. 1917.
Ebony Classics - A Classic Exposure features the music of people of color in the Classical music industry.

Bought by WILL


  • Added: Jun 30, 2022
  • Length: 56:59
  • Purchases: 1
The Keep it 1 Million Show (01-11-22)
From: KRDP
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Antonio Brown of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers get released stemming from the head coach kicking him off the team mid-game. We also talk NBA as Kyrie Ir...

  • Added: Jan 11, 2022
  • Length: 57:54
Ebony Classics - The Color Rainbow
From: Howard Burchette
Series: The Classics
Caption: Blind Tom Wiggins, Credit: www.bookforum.com
"Ebony Classics - The Color Rainbow" continues displaying the music of people of color in the Classical music industry.

Bought by WNMU-FM


  • Added: Jul 27, 2021
  • Length: 59:40
  • Purchases: 1
WoodSongs 991: Jug Band Celebration
From: WoodSongs Old-Time Radio Hour
Series: WoodSongs
Caption: Jerron "Blind Boy" Paxton on the WoodSongs Stage.
On this week's WoodSongs broadcast, folksinger Michael Johnathon celebrates Jug Bands with the legendary Jim Kweskin, Jerron "Blind Boy" Paxton and...

Bought by Delmarva Public Media, Yellowstone Public Radio, KTRL, KEDT, KKRN and more


  • Added: Jul 20, 2021
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 49
ROCK 'N' ROLL BLACK HISTORY MONTH
From: paul mcguire
Series: The Funhouse
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Tunes and tales of African American musical greats including Otis Spann, Little Walter, Big Mama Thornton, Peter Tosh, Billy Preston, Les McCann & ...

Bought by WORT and WSLR


  • Added: Feb 01, 2021
  • Length: 59:30
  • Purchases: 2
Melanated Moments In Classical Music Ep 19: William Grant Still
From: Michael Toulouse
Series: Melanated Moments In Classical Music
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On this episode, Joshua highlights another piece from the amazing composer, William Grant Still. "Muted Laughter" is a wonderful and unique piece f...

Bought by WNMU-FM


  • Added: Feb 01, 2021
  • Length: 02:00
  • Purchases: 1
Melanated Moments In Classical Music Ep 18: Artie Matthews
From: Michael Toulouse
Series: Melanated Moments In Classical Music
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On this episode, Joshua introduces Artie Matthews, early master of the ragtime art form and classical music educator.

Bought by WNMU-FM


  • Added: Jan 29, 2021
  • Length: 02:00
  • Purchases: 1
Melanated Moments In Classical Music Ep 17: Camilla Ella Williams
From: Michael Toulouse
Series: Melanated Moments In Classical Music
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On this episode, Angela introduces Camilla Ella Williams, an American operatic soprano and the first African American to sign a regular contract wi...

Bought by WNMU-FM and WAMC Northeast Public Radio


  • Added: Jan 29, 2021
  • Length: 02:00
  • Purchases: 2
Melanated Moments In Classical Music Ep 16: Harry Burley
From: Michael Toulouse
Series: Melanated Moments In Classical Music
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On this episode, Joshua introduces us to Harry Burley, a master adapter of folk songs and influential figure to Antonin Dvorak.

Bought by WNMU-FM


  • Added: Jan 29, 2021
  • Length: 02:00
  • Purchases: 1
Melanated Moments In Classical Music Ep 15: Robert McFerrin
From: Michael Toulouse
Series: Melanated Moments In Classical Music
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On this episode, Angela introduces Robert McFerrin, celebrated baritone and the first African American man to sing at the Metropolitan Opera in New...

Bought by WNMU-FM


  • Added: Jan 29, 2021
  • Length: 02:00
  • Purchases: 1
Melanated Moments In Classical Music Ep 14: Ignatius Sancho
From: Michael Toulouse
Series: Melanated Moments In Classical Music
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On this episode, Joshua introduces Ignatius Sancho, who was born on a slave ship during the middle passage. Sancho escaped the institution of slave...

Bought by WNMU-FM


  • Added: Jan 29, 2021
  • Length: 02:00
  • Purchases: 1
Melanated Moments In Classical Music Ep 13: Chevalier D'Saint George
From: Michael Toulouse
Series: Melanated Moments In Classical Music
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On this episode, Joshua introduces us to one of the most interesting figures of classical music. Chevalier D'Saint George was the son of a slave an...

Bought by WNMU-FM


  • Added: Jan 29, 2021
  • Length: 02:00
  • Purchases: 1
Melanated Moments In Classical Music Ep 12: Sisserieta Jones
From: Michael Toulouse
Series: Melanated Moments In Classical Music
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On this episode, Angela introduces Sisserieta Jones, and American soprano sometimes known as "Black Patti." She was one of the first black performe...

Bought by WNMU-FM


  • Added: Jan 29, 2021
  • Length: 02:00
  • Purchases: 1
Melanated Moments In Classical Music Ep 11: H. Leslie Adams
From: Michael Toulouse
Series: Melanated Moments In Classical Music
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On this episode, Angela introduces us to H. Leslie Adams, a world renowned American composer, best known for vocally-centric modalities such as ope...

Bought by WNMU-FM


  • Added: Jan 29, 2021
  • Length: 02:00
  • Purchases: 1
Melanated Moments In Classical Music Ep 10: Stacey V. Gibbs
From: Michael Toulouse
Series: Melanated Moments In Classical Music
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On this episode, Angela introduces us to Stacey V. Gibbs, a renowned composer and arranger whose specialty is infusing new energy into familiar wor...

Bought by WNMU-FM


  • Added: Jan 28, 2021
  • Length: 02:00
  • Purchases: 1
Melanated Moments In Classical Music Ep 09: Samuel Coleridge Taylor
From: Michael Toulouse
Series: Melanated Moments In Classical Music
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On this episode, Joshua introduces us to Samuel Coleridge Taylor, whose brief but prolific career left an indelible mark on classical music. The pi...

Bought by WNMU-FM


  • Added: Jan 28, 2021
  • Length: 02:00
  • Purchases: 1
Melanated Moments In Classical Music Ep 08: Richard Danielpour
From: Michael Toulouse
Series: Melanated Moments In Classical Music
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On this episode, Angela introduces us to composer Richard Danielpour, who has created notable works in conjunction with literary powerhouses Toni M...

Bought by WNMU-FM


  • Added: Jan 28, 2021
  • Length: 02:00
  • Purchases: 1
Melanated Moments In Classical Music Ep 07: Thomas Wiggins
From: Michael Toulouse
Series: Melanated Moments In Classical Music
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On this episode, Joshua introduces us to the virtuosic Thomas "blind Tom" Wiggins. Born a slave, Blind Tom was an amazingly talented American music...

Bought by WNMU-FM


  • Added: Jan 28, 2021
  • Length: 02:00
  • Purchases: 1