PRX - Pieces for Topic: African-American

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The "New" New South
From: Tanya Ott
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This story explores the trend of african americans moving from the northern US back down south.

Bought by NPR Station Showcase with PRX, KCUR, and KSJD


  • Added: Dec 08, 2006
  • Length: 04:51
  • Purchases: 3
Hair Cut Check Up
From: Tanya Ott
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African American women die of breast cancer at much higher rates than other women, but a unique program is turning African American hair dressers i...

Bought by KBCS 91.3 FM Community Radio, KXOT Public Radio, and 90.5 WSNC


  • Added: Dec 06, 2006
  • Length: 05:07
  • Purchases: 3
Civil Rights Photographer Spider Martin - His Life and Legacy
From: Stacey Torch
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An in-depth look at famed civil rights photographer Spider Martin - his work represents one of the most historically significant collections of the...

Bought by WAMC Northeast Public Radio


  • Added: Sep 27, 2006
  • Length: 09:35
  • Purchases: 1
Part 2: Judge Rules Suspension Justified
From: Vermont Public
Series: When Student Suspension Becomes Controversial
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Vermont Public Radio examines the circumstances surrounding the suspension of an African-American senior on allegations he intruded into other stud...

  • Added: Jul 11, 2006
  • Length: 02:56
Part 1: Suspended Student Accuses College of Racial Bias
From: Vermont Public
Series: When Student Suspension Becomes Controversial
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Vermont Public Radio examines the circumstances surrounding the suspension of an African-American senior on allegations he intruded into other stud...

  • Added: Jul 11, 2006
  • Length: 08:20
The Softer Iron Triangle
From: Hana Baba
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The most dangerous city in California actually has much more to offer

  • Added: Jun 19, 2006
  • Length: 06:54
Shakespeare In Black and White
From: Richard Paul
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The African-American experience with Shakespeare

Bought by KLCC, KUFM - Montana Public Radio, WABE, KZYX, PRX Remix and more


  • Added: Apr 10, 2006
  • Length: 07:01
  • Purchases: 9
Karsumo's Story
From: Hana Baba
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How one man went from an African war zone to performing on the stages of California.

Bought by KUSP and KVMR


  • Added: Feb 02, 2006
  • Length: 16:55
  • Purchases: 2
The Third Unheard: Connecticut's Hip-Hop History
From: Derek John
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A long forgotten hip-hop scene is unearthed in the unlikeliest of places.

Bought by 90.5 WSNC


  • Added: Oct 29, 2005
  • Length: 08:59
  • Purchases: 1
Toilet Paper Scrap Chronicles Civil Rights Ordeal
From: Wisconsin Public Radio
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A six-foot piece of jail-grade toilet paper from 1963 captures Civil Rights struggle

Bought by WABE, KAWC / Border Radio - KOFA, KUOW, KFAI Minneapolis, 90.5 WSNC and more


  • Added: Sep 02, 2005
  • Length: 07:23
  • Purchases: 7
Sudanese in Kansas City Mourn VP John Garang
From: KCUR
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An audio postcard of the memorial service and an interview with niece Rebecca de Mabior.

  • Added: Aug 26, 2005
  • Length: 11:20
Redeveloping Oakland
From: Nathanael Johnson
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A history of redevelopment in Oakland, California.

Bought by KZSC


  • Added: Jul 26, 2005
  • Length: 16:06
  • Purchases: 1
Culture of the Mind
From: Hana Baba
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A look at the country's first and only group of "Ethnic Psychiatry" wards.

  • Added: Jul 25, 2005
  • Length: 11:12
Barbara Jordan Speech on Watergate and the Constitution
From: KUT
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History of Barbara Jordan's Constitutional speech on Watergate

Bought by RadioStPete Florida, KZYX, RadioStPete Florida, KZYX, WRIR and more


  • Added: Jul 22, 2005
  • Length: 08:44
  • Purchases: 17
Black Tension
From: Hana Baba
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A look at the sometimes tension-filled relationship between African immigrants and Black Americans.

Bought by KBCS 91.3 FM Community Radio, KISU, WRST-FM Oshkosh, KFAI Minneapolis, WMNF and more


  • Added: Apr 14, 2005
  • Length: 07:41
  • Purchases: 10
Uncommon Courage: The Viola Liuzzo story
From: David Person
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This is the story of the only white woman martyred in the Civil Rights movement.

Bought by WJAB, WJAB, WEKU, Audible, WFDD and more


  • Added: Feb 03, 2005
  • Length: 57:45
  • Purchases: 8
Miracle On The Streets
From: Dmae Lo Roberts
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A profile of life on the streets for homeless youth told through the experiences of 21-year-old Miracle Draven.

Bought by KRCB 104.9


  • Added: Jun 01, 2004
  • Length: 17:35
  • Purchases: 1
Powdered Eggs and Spam
From: Hillary Frank
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A 44-year-old disabled man is confined to a nursing home for ten years while he hunts for affordable housing.

Bought by KPFA


  • Added: Dec 08, 2003
  • Length: 08:41
  • Purchases: 1
Grand Old Flag
From: Georgia Public Broadcasting
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Should Georgians vote on whether to return the confederate battle emblem to the state flag?

Bought by WUAL


  • Added: Sep 18, 2003
  • Length: 06:41
  • Purchases: 1

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