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Allan Wolper talks to Michele Bratcher Goodwin
From: Conversations with Allan Wolper
Series: Conversations with Allan Wolper, WBGO.ORG
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Michele Bratcher Goodwin's investigative research in human trafficking, the black market for body parts, reproductive rights, the politics of organ...

Bought by KSKA


  • Added: Nov 18, 2015
  • Length: 29:06
  • Purchases: 1
Blues America 22 - The Jerry Lawson Legacy Project 2
From: Drew Verbis
Series: Blues America
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Jerry Lawson documents his early days in New York and discusses songs from the Persuasions first album, Acappella (1970, Reprise/Straight Records).

Bought by Public Radio East, GCR (Global Community Radio), KDLG, KPIP-LP, and KMRE-LP Bellingham, Wash.


  • Added: Oct 16, 2015
  • Length: 54:20
  • Purchases: 5
Blues America 20 - Bob Corritore
From: Drew Verbis
Series: Blues America
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Bob Corritore is an internationally renowned Chicago blues harmonica master and critically acclaimed producer.

Bought by WEAA, Public Radio East, GCR (Global Community Radio), Spokane Public Radio, WEAA and more


  • Added: Oct 02, 2015
  • Length: 54:13
  • Purchases: 7
Outdoor Afro explores Minnesota
From: KFAI Minneapolis
Series: 10,000 Fresh Voices
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Minnesota is known as the land of 10,000 lakes. And yet for people of color who enjoy the outdoors, exploring Minnesota's wilderness spaces can be ...

  • Added: Nov 04, 2014
  • Length: 05:16
Slavery: The Rise of American Capitalism (Hour Long Version)
From: With Good Reason
Series: With Good Reason: Weekly Hour Long Episodes
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The tribulations of Solomon Northup, a free black man from upstate New York, are depicted in the popular film 12 Years a Slave. A soon to be publis...

Bought by WCNY


  • Added: Mar 07, 2014
  • Length: 53:54
  • Purchases: 1
Slavery: The Rise of American Capitalism (Half Hour Version)
From: With Good Reason
Series: With Good Reason: Weekly Half Hour Long Episodes
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The tribulations of Solomon Northup, a free black man from upstate New York, are depicted in the popular film 12 Years a Slave. A soon to be publis...

Bought by WJCT, WCAI / WNAN Cape & Islands, Mass., and WLIW


  • Added: Mar 07, 2014
  • Length: 29:00
  • Purchases: 3
Get Behind Me, Now Stay There - Episode 42
From: Get Behind Me , Now Stay There
Series: Get Behind Me, Now Stay There
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The Art and Entertainment News That You Want To Know!!! Featuring Civil Rights Leader Bobby Seale, the band Adult Toys, and Orson’s Shadow in our ...

  • Added: Feb 11, 2014
  • Length: 58:20
Mandela's long goodbye
From: KALW
Series: Sandip Roy's Dispatches from Kolkata
Caption: Nelson Mandela, Credit: omg.com
Sandip Roy believes that Nelson Mandela has yet one more lesson to teach the world.

Bought by PRX Remix


  • Added: Jul 02, 2013
  • Length: 04:30
  • Purchases: 1
The Fabled George Cables
From: Reese Erlich
Series: Jazz Perspectives
Caption: George Cables
Veteran pianist George Cables still wows audiences.

Bought by WAER Syracuse, NY


  • Added: Nov 06, 2012
  • Length: 05:01
  • Purchases: 1
Preaching Healthy Living in African-American Churches
From: Scott Goldberg
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Diabetes among African-American adults has reached epidemic proportions. Healthy Bodies, Healthy Souls -- an innovative public health program in Ba...

Bought by KBCS 91.3 FM Community Radio and WAMC Northeast Public Radio


  • Added: Jan 21, 2012
  • Length: 06:33
  • Purchases: 2
A Conversation with Lou Gossett Jr.
From: Dr. Susan Flowers
Series: Your Life is Waiting Show
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The show where extraordinary celebrities share their ability to adapt and thrive..."One Conversation at a Time!"

  • Added: Mar 14, 2011
  • Length: 40:40
Following Harriet Tubman
From: Andrew Hiller
Series: Andrew Hiller's News Features
Caption: The Bucktown Village Store where Harriet Tubman received a head injury that would impact her entire life, Credit: courtesy of Andrew Hiller
This feature explores the life and some of the myths of Harriet Tubman with interviews by experts from Cambridge, MD, the town where "Moses" was bo...

Bought by WHCP-LP Cambridge, KBCS 91.3 FM Community Radio, and KUOW


  • Added: Jan 24, 2011
  • Length: 06:16
  • Purchases: 3
Maze featuring Frankie Beverly Part 3
From: Howard Burchette
Series: The Funk Show
Caption: Maze featuring Frankie Beverly, Credit: http://www.mazemuze.com/
Interview with ROAME, who is a founding member of MAZE featuring Frankie Beverly about the history of the group.

Bought by WJAB


  • Added: Mar 21, 2010
  • Length: 59:27
  • Purchases: 1
Crimes Motivated by Hate
From: NYCity News Service
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The recent rise in hate crimes in New York City.

Bought by WDBM


  • Added: Nov 09, 2007
  • Length: 15:00
  • Purchases: 1
Blues File: preview 2005 Pocono Blues Festival
From: WXPN
Series: Blues File
Caption: PRX default Piece image
Preview: 2005 Pocono Blues Festival

Bought by KKRN, WEFT, WQJC, KUHB, and KDLG


  • Added: Apr 02, 2005
  • Length: 03:02
  • Purchases: 5
Sound Suits
From: Hillary Frank
Caption: PRX default Piece image
The artist Nick Cave creates full body suits made of objects that make sound, and then dances in them.

Bought by PRX Remix, Remix Radio, KTNA, WFUV, and WHQR


  • Added: Dec 09, 2003
  • Length: 05:33
  • Purchases: 5