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DAUGHTERS OF THE DUST -- Julie Dash Interview
From: Andrea Chase
Series: Behind the Scenes
Caption: Juie Dash, Mill Valley, CA 10/14/16, Credit: Andrea Chase
Julie Dash talks cultural authenticity, validation, and the unexpected gifts of Hurricane Hugo.

  • Added: Dec 04, 2016
  • Length: 14:38
Ashley Nicole Black, Writer/Comedian
From: The Hangar Studios
Series: Sandi Klein's Conversations with Creative Women
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Meet Ashley Nicole Black, the Emmy-nominated comedy writer/correspondent for Full Frontal with Samantha Bee, which in case you didn't know, is not ...

Bought by WCNY, CI Dolphin Radio, WRIR, and 91.7 WHUS Storrs


  • Added: Oct 24, 2016
  • Length: 30:00
  • Purchases: 4
TALES OF THE GRIM SLEEPER -- Nick Broomfield Interview
From: Andrea Chase
Series: Behind the Scenes
Caption: Nick Broomfield, San Francisco, CA 2/20/14, Credit: Andrea Chase
Nick Broomfield talks respect, unsung heroes, and letting someone else drive.

  • Added: Apr 27, 2015
  • Length: 22:41
Actor Yolonda Ross Talks 'Go For Sisters' And 'Treme'
From: WWNO
Caption: Yolonda Ross
Yolonda Ross is a lead in John Sayles' latest independent film, "Go For Sisters". Her filmography includes Antoine Fisher, Shortbus, and HBO's "Tre...

Bought by KVNF


  • Added: Apr 25, 2014
  • Length: 04:21
  • Purchases: 1
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
Controversial Pepsi Ad - "Love Hurts"
From: Dawn Newton
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Director Brad Bosley said he's completely surprised by the controversy surrounding his Pepsi Super Bowl commercial that has confused Bill O'Reilly ...

  • Added: May 15, 2012
  • Length: 02:31
You Have No Idea: The Life of Vanessa Williams
From: AARP Radio
Series: Prime Time Radio
Caption: Vanessa Williams (left) and Helen Williams (right), Credit: Larry Josephson, Radio Foundation
Vanessa and Helen Williams share a wealth of motherly wisdom just in time for Mother's Day then, a former models amazing recovery and hilarious str...

Bought by WCNY


  • Added: May 01, 2012
  • Length: 59:55
  • Purchases: 1
THE HELP -- Emma Stone interview
From: Andrea Chase
Series: Behind the Scenes
Caption: Emma Stone, San Francisco, CA 7/11/11, Credit: Andrea Chase
Emma Stone talks courage, civil rights, and working from the outside in.

  • Added: Jul 21, 2011
  • Length: 07:32
The First Ladies of Philadelphia The Three Degrees (Part C)
From: Howard Burchette
Series: The Funk Show
Caption: The Three Degrees with Helen Scott, Credit: Cherry Red UK
The history of the musical group,the THREE DEGREES with special guest and long time member Helen Scott. Parts A, B and C are separate hours and can...

Bought by NPR Illinois


  • Added: Apr 05, 2011
  • Length: 01:00:30
  • Purchases: 1
“.A WOMYN OF COLOR’S RESPONSE TO FAITH, FEMINISM AND HIP HOP.”
From: Dred-Scott Keyes
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IN IT’S THIRD ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL WORKING WOMEN;S DAY PROGRAM, CASA ATABEX ACHE & MOMMAS HIP HOP KITCHEN PRESENT “.A WOMYN OF COLOR’S RESPONSE TO ...

  • Added: Mar 09, 2009
  • Length: 54:15
A mother's interview
From: Nurudeen Titilope
Caption: PRX default Piece image
A son interviewing his mother on the ways and manners he was brought up.

  • Added: Feb 25, 2009
  • Length: 04:49
WNYC's Fishko Files: Hazel Scott as Herself
From: WNYC
Series: WNYC's Fishko Files
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Rediscovering a musician's career

Bought by The WFMT Radio Network


  • Added: Feb 17, 2009
  • Length: 07:16
  • Purchases: 1
Water Woman
From: La Siréna Imakhu
Series: Black History Month
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Popular storyteller Imakhu Mwt Shekemet's contemporary version of Afro-Brazillian folktale, "Mae de Agua."

Bought by WSLR, WABE, KUT, KUT, WJAB and more


  • Added: Dec 06, 2005
  • Length: 25:58
  • Purchases: 10