Who Is This Man? A State of the Re:Union Black History Month Special
Series: State of the Re:Union
From: Al Letson
Length: 00:59:59
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From: Al Letson
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Española - The Land Remembers
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Piece Description
MLK Jr.’s “I have a Dream” speech has become the shorthand of the Civil Rights Movement-- but we might never have heard it, if it were not for another man, who’s largely been forgotten by history: Bayard Rustin. In this program hour, we explore the life and legacy of Mr. Rustin, a black, gay, Quaker who brought Gandhian non-violent protest to the Civil Rights movement in America.
Timing and Cues
BILLBOARD (:58)
Incue: “From the Public Radio Exchange and NPR”
Outcue: “But first, this news”
News Hole: 1:00- 6:00
SEGMENT A (12:58)
Starts with :29 seconds of music
Incue: “From the Public Radio Exchange and NPR”
Outcue: “You’re listening to State of the Re:Union”
Music Break: 19:00- 20:00
SEGMENT B (18:58)
Incue: “You’re listening to State of the Re:Union”
Outcue: “State of the Re:Union”
Music Break: 39:00- 40:00
SEGMENT C (18:58)
Incue: “You’re listening to State of the Re:Union”
Outcue: “Put them back together”
Music Bed 59:00-59:58




