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Caption: The Mount Calvary congregation standing outside the church, ca. 1950s, Credit: Ric Sheffield, Knox County Black History Archives at Kenyon College
A piece of local history audio storytelling exploring a now-defunct predominantly black church in Mount Vernon, Ohio, through the voices of its for...

  • Added: Sep 16, 2020
  • Length: 16:07
Caption: Melba Beals
Melba Beals, one of the nine African-American students chosen to integrate Central High School in Little Rock, tells her story of faith under fire.

Bought by WHYY and WETS


  • Added: Mar 12, 2018
  • Length: 53:59
  • Purchases: 2
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Rabbi Capers Funnye leads the black Jews of Chicago.

Bought by Vocalo.org, New Hampshire Public Radio, and WBEZ


  • Added: Jun 09, 2008
  • Length: 07:33
  • Purchases: 3
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Renowned pediatric neurosurgeon Benjamin Carson believes he owes his life and career to his mother.

Bought by Radio Catskill, WJAB, and KUFM - Montana Public Radio


  • Added: Jun 12, 2006
  • Length: 03:54
  • Purchases: 3