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Spencer Coggs, Madison, March 12, 2011

From: Lauren Peterson
Series: Madison protests

Sen. Spencer Coggs addresses a crowd on the capitol square upon his return to Madison March 12, 2011

Added: Mar 12, 2011
Length: 02:04

Lena Taylor, March 12, 2011

From: Lauren Peterson
Series: Madison protests

Sen. Lena Taylor addresses a crowd on the capitol square upon her return to Madison on March 12, 2011

Added: Mar 12, 2011
Length: 01:35

The Quander Quality

From: Rebecca Sheir

Caption: Nellie Mae Quander (1880-1961), 1st international president of Alpha Kappa Alpha, the 1st Greek-lettered sorority established/incorporated by African-American college women., Credit: Quander Historical Society, Inc.

Meet the oldest African-American family in Washington, D.C. - and, perhaps, the United States.

Bought by WXAV 88.3FM Chicago, Radio Catskill, KBCS 91.3 FM Community Radio, WABE, WAMC Northeast Public Radio and more

Added: Jan 19, 2011
Length: 05:17
Purchases: 6

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

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

The Fishbowl Theory

From: NBPC
Series: Rip And Rebind

There seems to be an obsession with youth that is prevalent in Hip-Hop culture today. Its originators are now in their thirties and fourties, yet t...

Bought by PRX Remix

Added: Jul 06, 2010
Length: 15:14
Purchases: 1

Can Do: Stories of Black Visionaries, Seekers, and Entrepreneurs

From: The Kitchen Sisters

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

The Man Inside My Head by Elisha Miles

From: WBEZ
Series: Louder Than a Bomb 2008

Her first year in the competition, Elisha says this piece is about being friends with your imaginary friend once again. Elisha Miles is 14 years o...

Added: Apr 02, 2008
Length: 02:54

Hell on Earth by Q Cole

From: WBEZ
Series: Louder Than a Bomb 2008

His fourth year in the competition, Q says this piece is about contradiction in American society. Q Cole is 19 years old and a member of WordPlay,...

Added: Apr 02, 2008
Length: 02:38

Journal by KeeKey Itson

From: WBEZ
Series: Louder Than a Bomb 2008

Her fifth year in the competition, KeeKey says this piece is about the love of writing, from the perspective of a multi-racial girl (note: in Engli...

Added: Apr 02, 2008
Length: 01:34

We Remain by Keith Redman

From: WBEZ
Series: Louder Than a Bomb 2008

His first year in the competition, Keith says this piece is about humanity. Keith Redman is 18 years old and a member of Kuumba Lynx, which was th...

Added: Apr 02, 2008
Length: 02:20

My Name is Ali

From: ken girardey

A salute to a true American Hero, Muhammad Ali

Bought by KFAI Minneapolis and WCSU-FM

Added: Mar 18, 2008
Length: 06:08
Purchases: 2

A Union That Made Black History

From: Dick Meister

The pioneering Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters played a major role in the struggle of African Americans for equal rights.

Bought by RadioStPete Florida, WDBM, and WEZU

Added: Jan 27, 2008
Length: 03:46
Purchases: 3

MLK Was a Working-Class Hero

From: Dick Meister

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

Jump for Joy - Duke Ellington's Celebratory Musical

From: WFIU

Perfect for Black History Month (February), this one-hour special tells the story of Duke Ellington's musical "Jump for Joy"

Bought by WVIK, High Plains Public Radio, Wyoming Public Radio, KSUT, KCSM and more

Added: Dec 19, 2007
Length: 59:05
Purchases: 37

Low Powered FM Radio

From: Spectrum Radio
Series: Spectrum Radio

The Prometheus Project helps develop community low-powered radio stations

Added: Aug 24, 2007
Length: 09:12

WWOZ Street Talk-The American Dream

From: David Weinberg
Series: WWOZ- Street Talk

This is the story of how, NHS a non-profit organization, helped the Venerable and other low income families become homeowners.

Added: Jul 09, 2007
Length: 07:56

"Point of No Return" by Kevin Harris

From: WBEZ
Series: Louder Than a Bomb 2007

One young writer tells his coming of age story. This poet is a student at Steinmetz Academic Centre (Chicago, IL).

Added: Mar 22, 2007
Length: 02:39

"Life Challenges" by Shekira McKnight

From: WBEZ
Series: Louder Than a Bomb 2007

With her amazing voice and sly poetry, this young writer approaches depression head-on. This poet is a student at Steinmetz Academic Centre (Chica...

Bought by KFAI Minneapolis

Added: Mar 22, 2007
Length: 02:31
Purchases: 1

"The Letter" by Justin Wright

From: WBEZ
Series: Louder Than a Bomb 2007

A letter to God - this young writer calls out for guidance among peers who aren't following a path he wants to walk. This poet is a student at Mo...

Added: Mar 22, 2007
Length: 02:19

"Cropped" by Cydney Edwards

From: WBEZ
Series: Louder Than a Bomb 2007

Billie Holiday writing the song "Strange Friuit" - This poet is a student at Morgan Park High School (Chicago, IL).

Added: Mar 22, 2007
Length: 02:47

"Spaghetti Sauce" by Tabitha Watson

From: WBEZ
Series: Louder Than a Bomb 2007

One young writer's lessons learning from a family member with a mental disability. This poet is a student at Oak Park-River Forest High School (IL).

Added: Mar 22, 2007
Length: 02:27

"My Phonebook" by Jesus Lark

From: WBEZ
Series: Louder Than a Bomb 2007

Overcoming the struggles of those around him, this young writer confronts drug overdose, HIV/AIDS, teen pregnancy, gang involvement and imprisonmen...

Bought by Public Interactive