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Taiye Selasi, debut novelist of “Ghana Must Go,” is a citizen of the world, photographer, screenwriter and producer of an upcoming documentary abou...

  • Added: May 03, 2013
  • Length: 09:57
Caption: St. Louis favorite son Miles Davis
In this hour, we continue our series on America's Great Jazz Cities with the forgotten history of jazz and the blues in St. Louis.

Bought by WRGY, WNCU, 90.5 WSNC, South Dakota Public Broadcasting - Radio, KDRP Community Radio and more


  • Added: Mar 05, 2013
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 15
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Aaron J. Brown is an author and community college instructor from the Iron Range. He writes MinnesotaBrown.com and hosts Northern Community Radio's...

Bought by KSRQ


  • Added: Feb 26, 2013
  • Length: 03:36
  • Purchases: 1
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Media and TV critic for the Tampa Bay Times explains how the media wields dangerous words to divide a nation in his new book, 'Race-Baiter.'

Bought by Public Radio Remix


  • Added: Feb 04, 2013
  • Length: 05:20
  • Purchases: 1
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Willie Mae "BIG MAMMA" THORNTON was a Blues singer, musician and songwriter. She had a short life and is best known for the songs "Hound Dog" and "...

Bought by Radio New Zealand and WVAS


  • Added: Jan 17, 2013
  • Length: 55:36
  • Purchases: 2
Caption: King Curtis
This is a one hour musical program on the legacy of saxophonist KING CURTIS.

  • Added: Dec 06, 2012
  • Length: 58:16
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The Guys tell the story of an unofficial, integrated delegation from Mississippi that attempted to claim seats at the 1964 Democratic National Conv...

  • Added: Sep 17, 2012
  • Length: 08:13
Caption: Women working WWII, Credit: Creative Commons
In this show we talk to a guy who did not think of himself as an obvious candidate for diversity training (he survived and thrived). Then there's t...

  • Added: Aug 15, 2012
  • Length: 12:01
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To be black and male in America carries with it a certain baggage. Two out of three black male students in Rochester are failing to graduate. "Need...

  • Added: Aug 15, 2012
  • Length: 27:10
Caption: Oakland, CA Scraper krew, Credit: flickr user vkdir
African-Americans are helping to lead the environmental movement. We take you to a resettlement community in North Carolina, sustainable farms in W...

  • Added: Aug 13, 2012
  • Length: 29:02
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Through their journey down Letaba road, Brandon, Keith, and Jameel quickly realise that appearances may not be the entire story and that there is m...

Bought by Public Radio Remix


  • Added: Jul 24, 2012
  • Length: 03:01
  • Purchases: 1
Caption: St. Louis favorite son Miles Davis
In this hour, we continue our series on America's Great Jazz Cities with the forgotten history of jazz and the blues in St. Louis.

Bought by WNCU, KZYX, 90.5 WSNC, WNMU-FM, KPVL and more


  • Added: Unknown
  • Length: 59:01
  • Purchases: 8
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A Review of the Latest Documentary from HOOP DREAMS' Steve James

  • Added: Mar 21, 2012
  • Length: 02:00
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A recent classical music piece was inspired by the poetry written by children in Birmingham, AL, in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr.

Bought by WNMU-FM and 90.5 WSNC


  • Added: Dec 05, 2011
  • Length: 29:00
  • Purchases: 2
Caption: Michael Jackson
The musical history of MICHAEL JACKSON. The music of THE JACKSON FIVE (J5), THE JACKSONS and solo music of MICHAEL JACKSON are covered in this thre...

  • Added: Nov 30, 2011
  • Length: 59:12
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Step dancing has become popular among black Greek organizations and is part of a tradition that goes back to African tribal rituals. It also is a w...

  • Added: Nov 07, 2011
  • Length: 29:00
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The Girl Scouts of the United States of America have recently revamped their image and program with new badges focusing on skills like robotics and...

  • Added: Nov 04, 2011
  • Length: 28:57
Caption: (Left to right): Dennis Burke, Keni Burke, Jerome Bailey, Alohe Burke, Clarence Burke, Sr. , Clarence Burke, Jr., James Burke III , Credit: Buddah Records 1971 album "The Stairsteps"
This is the story of THE FIVE STAIRSTEPS from an original member Dennis Burke. He tells her story and discusses her life in a rare interview.

  • Added: Jul 26, 2011
  • Length: 52:41
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A look at the Washington, DC roots of Duke Ellington and their impact on his development as a musician and composer.

  • Added: Jul 26, 2011
  • Length: 08:41
Caption: The Five Stairsteps (Alohe J. Burke - far right), Credit: Curtom & Buddah Records 1969
This is the story of THE FIVE STAIRSTEPS from the only female member of the group. ALOHE BURKE who now goes by RAMI is the only sister of this famo...

  • Added: Jul 20, 2011
  • Length: 54:31

  • Added: May 31, 2011
  • Length: 05:10
  • Purchases: 1
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The Symphony, an African-American poetry collective, comprised of John Murillo, Randall Horton, Reginald Betts and Marcus Jackson, formed over a sh...

  • Added: Apr 20, 2011
  • Length: 29:00
Caption: Dr. Clarence Lusane is author of The Black History of the White House., Credit: Rebecca Sheir
Hint: It doesn't have a whole lot to do with paint swatches...

Bought by Public Radio Remix and New Hampshire Public Radio


  • Added: Apr 13, 2011
  • Length: 03:19
  • Purchases: 2
Caption: Teena Marie , Credit: Cash Money Records, Universal
A discussion with the late TEENA MARIE (March 5, 1956 – December 26, 2010). She discusses her long career and her rich musical history. This interv...

  • Added: Apr 05, 2011
  • Length: 58:43
Caption: The Meters , Credit: www.sundazed.com/
Leo Nocentelli is the legendary guitarist from the New Orleans group THE METERS. On this broadcast of THE FUNK SHOW he talks about his history and ...

Bought by WVAS


  • Added: Mar 30, 2011
  • Length: 56:00
  • Purchases: 1