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Searching for GEES (spirit) in the townships - A White South African confronts his fears to enjoy the World Cup in Unity
From: YENZA
Series: WORLD CUP ROOTS
Caption: Guy with his vuvuzela at Mzolis, Credit: Photo by Czerina Patel - Copyright Czerina Patel 2010
This weekend, Nelson Mandela celebrates his 92nd birthday. South Africa will celebrate his legacy which includes his role in helping to bring the r...

  • Added: Jul 13, 2010
  • Length: 04:04
AVR Larry Tye- Satchel: The Life and Times of an American Legend
From: Chris Goldstein
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Author/Journalist Larry Tye interviews on his new book Satchel. This is the first comprehensive biography of perhaps the best pitcher in baseball h...

Bought by Yellowstone Public Radio and KSFR


  • Added: Jun 24, 2009
  • Length: 29:28
  • Purchases: 2
It's the Harlem GLOBETROTTERS
From: George Mesthos
Series: Memories of WBRU
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My first major feature (surviving) piece as a member of WBRU Sports way back in 2006. I had the opportunity to cover one of my favorite sports team...

  • Added: Jun 09, 2009
  • Length: 06:49
This I Believe - Muhammad Ali
From: This I Believe
Series: This I Believe
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To be the “Greatest of All Time,” boxing legend Muhammad Ali says you have to believe in yourself.

Bought by WEZU, KRZA, KFAI Minneapolis, KBCS 91.3 FM Community Radio, KFOK-LPFM and more


  • Added: May 13, 2009
  • Length: 02:54
  • Purchases: 10
WWOZ Street Talk- Yoga In The Lower Ninth Ward
From: David Weinberg
Series: WWOZ- Street Talk
Caption: PRX default Piece image
Michelle Baker wanted to bring yoga to the ninth ward but she wasnt sure how.

  • Added: Jul 08, 2008
  • Length: 05:48
The Perfect Gift for the Five-Foot Basketball Player
From: Curie Youth Radio
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What one young man wants more than anything: height

  • Added: Apr 29, 2008
  • Length: 01:33
Inside the Capoeiristas' Circle
From: Aaron Henkin
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A profile of a centuries-old martial art with roots that go back to Angola, Africa

  • Added: Apr 03, 2008
  • Length: 18:30
Dock Ellis Pitches a No-No
From: Neille Ilel
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An Alternate Take on Drugs and Baseball

Bought by KCRW, KFAI Minneapolis, and New Hampshire Public Radio


  • Added: Mar 31, 2008
  • Length: 06:23
  • Purchases: 3
Dice-K's Red Sox Debut
From: KCUR
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Japanese media and fans follow Red Sox pitcher Daisuke Matsuzaka's every move.

  • Added: Oct 22, 2007
  • Length: 23:03
Now Jumping Back to the Pool
From: LA Lands
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This piece focuses on memories of the pool in South Rome, an historically black neighborhood in Rome (Floyd County), Georgia.

  • Added: Jun 08, 2007
  • Length: 02:03
The Heart of South Rome
From: LA Lands
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This piece focuses on memories of South Rome Park, a formerly racially segregated park and pool located in historically black neighborhood of South...

  • Added: Jun 08, 2007
  • Length: 07:04
More than Pimps and Pushers: A Lotta Love, Too
From: Curie Youth Radio
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Come to the game and see a Chicago neighborhood from a new point of view.

Bought by Vocalo.org, KZYX, WBEZ, SpiritHouse Inc/Youth Noise Network, and WXLV-FM


  • Added: May 03, 2007
  • Length: 03:00
  • Purchases: 5
Me and Hank
From: Homelands Productions
Series: World Views
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The story of a boy and his hero, baseball home run champion Hank Aaron, and an exploration of the hatred Aaron endured in chasing a white man's rec...

Bought by WXDU, KFAI Minneapolis, KISU, Connecticut Public (WNPR), PRX Remix and more


  • Added: Apr 13, 2007
  • Length: 16:54
  • Purchases: 8
Nebraska's first Heisman Trophy winner honors another pioneer black Nebraska athlete.
From: Deborah Van Fleet
Caption: PRX default Piece image
Johnny, "The Jet" Rodgers, Heisman '72, honors another pioneer Nebraska athlete, Marion Hudson, and talks about the importance of black communities...

Bought by WTIP and KRCC-FM


  • Added: Feb 14, 2007
  • Length: 04:31
  • Purchases: 2
This I Believe - Jackie Robinson
From: This I Believe
Series: Edward R. Murrow's This I Believe
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Jackie Robinson speaks about overcoming discrimination.

Bought by Key Radio KEYK 89.3 FM, CI Dolphin Radio, WCSU-FM, KFAI Minneapolis, WKYU and more


  • Added: Jun 21, 2006
  • Length: 04:23
  • Purchases: 6
Basketball
From: SpiritHouse Inc/Youth Noise Network
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A 15 year-old, five-foot tall girl explores why basketball is important to her.

Bought by WMNF, 90.5 WSNC, and WXLV-FM


  • Added: Feb 20, 2006
  • Length: 07:50
  • Purchases: 3
Feb 17: English- Suvorova about Michael Jordan
From: Alona Suvórova
Caption: PRX default Piece image
Birthday piece

  • Added: Feb 16, 2006
  • Length: 02:31
Feb 17: Russian - Suvorova about Michael Jordan
From: Alona Suvórova
Caption: PRX default Piece image
Birthday piece

  • Added: Feb 16, 2006
  • Length: 02:36
Chasing After the Hurricane: A Personal Look Into the Life of Rubin "Hurricane" Carter - After the Movie.
From: N Lorde
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A personal insight into the life of former boxer Rubin "Hurricane" Carter - his life after the blockbuster hit movie.

Bought by KSFR, KSJD, KZYX, 90.5 WSNC, and KSFR


  • Added: Jan 08, 2006
  • Length: 14:07
  • Purchases: 5
Gateway High Steppers
From: KCUR
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Practice with the Gateway High Steppers, a drill team in Kansas City, Kansas.

Bought by NPR Station Showcase with PRX


  • Added: Aug 12, 2005
  • Length: 05:33
  • Purchases: 1
The War of the Gods
From: Matthew Cowley
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Epic poem about the Ali-Frazier fight (The Thriller in Manila) by James Tokley.

Bought by PRX Remix, KFAI Minneapolis, KUER, KUT, KCUR and more


  • Added: Feb 09, 2005
  • Length: 12:13
  • Purchases: 7
Rock, not Rocky
From: WHYY
Series: Olympics
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Philadelphia welterweight Rock Allen is fighting on the US Olympic Team.

Bought by WUAL


  • Added: Aug 12, 2004
  • Length: 06:01
  • Purchases: 1