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50 Years of In Black America with John L. Hanson Jr.
From: KQAL
Series: Culture Clique
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For 50 years the nationally syndicated radio show, In Black America has given voice to people of color in America, and John L. Hanson Jr. has hoste...

  • Added: Dec 02, 2020
  • Length: 34:07
Sonny Turner: Blood, Sweat, and Tears
From: Shefik Macauley
Series: Shefik presents Invocation: The Journey Continues
Caption: Sonny Turner, Credit: Shefik
Love - Sonny Turner is best known for replacing Tony Williams as lead singer of The Platters. The group had 40 charting singles on the Billboard Ho...

  • Added: Jul 06, 2020
  • Length: 01:42
Before she was "Aunt Viv"
From: With Good Reason
Series: news features
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Before Daphne Maxwell Reid appeared on The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, she was a number of "firsts," including the first African American homecoming q...

Bought by KENW and WDBM


  • Added: Oct 09, 2012
  • Length: 02:29
  • Purchases: 2
G Wani
From: Salt Institute for Documentary Studies
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Geoffrey is a guy with his feet in a couple places. He attends school full time, works two jobs, takes care of six siblings and a daughter, and ha...

Bought by WMPG and PRX Remix


  • Added: Jan 11, 2011
  • Length: 05:50
  • Purchases: 2
This I Believe - Howard White
From: This I Believe
Series: This I Believe
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Nike executive Howard White believes saying "hello" opens a door to deeper connections with people.

Bought by WEZU, WEZU, and KUOW


  • Added: Sep 22, 2008
  • Length: 03:58
  • Purchases: 3
This I Believe - Frank X Walker
From: This I Believe
Series: This I Believe
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Kentucky poet Frank X Walker believes creativity helps people stay happy and enriches our world.

Bought by WEZU, WEZU, KJZZ, and KWCW


  • Added: Jun 12, 2006
  • Length: 03:46
  • Purchases: 4