Tony Brown’s Favorite 100 Programs from Tony Brown’s Journal

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SHOW NAME AND DESCRIPTION

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Roots of Music -- Part I. The Revered Dr. Wyatt Tee Walker, aide to MLK and university scholar, musically demonstrates with a 100-member choir how Black Americans wrote their true history in musical notes and explains how Black music made American music.

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The Music Tree -- Part II. The Revered Dr. Wyatt Tee Walker, aide to MLK and university scholar, musically demonstrates with a 100-member choir how Black Americans wrote their true history in musical notes and explains how Black music helped make American music.

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How Black Civilization Was Destroyed Why did it happen? Dr. Chancellor Williams, widely-acclaimed historian, explains his soundly-researched theory as to why Africans, the first builders of civilization in the cradle of world civilization and the discoverers of mathematics, writing, sciences, engineering, medicine, religion, fine arts and the builders of the great pyramids, were so easily toppled. How did that happen?

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Benjamin Banneker: Truth to Power. Imagine being Black and a slave in the 1700s and becoming a self-taught surveyor who played a pivotal role in planning the layout of our nation’s capitol and inventing a clock in 1753.  In 1791 alone, Benjamin Banneker completed the survey of Washington, DC, published his first almanac and confronted one of the nation’s founders, Thomas Jefferson, about his doctrine of Black inferiority.

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America’s Black Eagles – Part 1: Clipped Wings: Can Blacks fly airplanes and fight? The answer to this odious question would come at the creation of the only all-Black air force ever established by the U.S. military. In a segregated society with Jim Crow laws on the books, a 1925 War College Report openly challenged the ability of Blacks to fight in combat and perform leadership roles. This segment reviews this dark period in racial relations and the Black community's appropriate response to a segregated "separate but equal" policy of the Army Air Corps.

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America’s Black Eagles – Part 2: The Enemy Within: Criticism of the 99th's overseas combat record was instantaneous and virulent. After only a few months in combat, the White Commander of the 12th Air Support Command assailed the performance of the Black pilots. "Officers of all professions” he said, felt that "the Negro type has not the proper reflexes to make a first-class fighter pilot.” Time magazine questioned the 99th's performance and asked: "Experiment Proved?" After a stateside controversy and a Senate hearing, the experiment was given additional time - but on a larger scale. The all-Black 332nd Fighter Group was also sent overseas. The pressure to succeed had become enormous and the implication was very obvious: The performance of the 99th and the 332nd in combat would determine the future role of Blacks in the military. And "The Enemy Within" was still there.

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America’s Black Eagles – Part 3: Jim Crow’s Graveyard: Shooting down German airplanes, rather than effectively carrying out the assigned duties of close ground support and bomber escort, soon emerged as the standard for the judgment of combat performance for the 99th. Ironically, at the height of the controversy stateside, the 99th received a reassignment of duties. The subsequent result: "Jim Crow's Graveyard.”  Because of the reassignment, the 99th was now flying more missions and coming into greater contact with the enemy. By early December, two months after joining the 79th, and during a period which overlapped the Senate hearings, the 99th had started flying 36 to 48 sorties a day. On November 30th, the 99th flew 26 missions, for a new record.

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America’s Black Eagles – Part 3: Jim Crow’s Graveyard: Shooting down German airplanes, rather than effectively carrying out the assigned duties of close ground support and bomber escort, quickly emerged as the criterion for the judgment of combat performance for the 99th. Ironically, at the height of the controversy stateside, the 99th received a reassignment of duties. The subsequent result: "Jim Crow's Graveyard.”  Because of the reassignment, the 99th was now flying more missions and coming into greater contact with the enemy. By early December, two months after joining the 79th, and during a period which overlapped the Senate hearings, the 99th had started flying 36 to 48 sorties a day. On November 30th, the 99th flew 26 missions, for a new record.

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Has America Had Five Black Presidents? An investigation of five U. S. presidents who were alleged to have Black ancestry, in J. A. Rogers’ book “The Five Negro Presidents.” Historians: Dr. Thomas Cripps/Dr. Hollis Lynch.

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Who Killed Malcolm X?  Part 1 of this documentary in 1993 on Malcolm X digs deep into the series' film archives to retrace 25-years of investigative reporting. Through interviews, rare footage of the slain leader and readings of actual court transcripts of his killers' trial, host Tony Brown unveils several inconsistencies and examples of mysterious media reporting. A never-before aired audiotape recording of the final minutes of Malcolm X's life -- up to the first shots that were fired -- is used for the first time.

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The Assassin: Exclusive Interview With the Confessed Killer of Malcolm X.  Part 2 of this series on Malcolm X features the first televised interview with the only confessed killer of Malcolm X.  In 1981, in an intimate talk with Tony Brown from his cell, Talmadge Hayer explains his motivations and his co-conspirators and what happened the day Malcolm X was killed on February 21, 1965 at the Audubon Ballroom in New York.

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Malcolm (Denzel Washington) and Elijah Decades before Hollywood discovered this Academy Award winner, his 1982 performance on Tony Brown’s Journal as Malcolm X (the physical resemblance is stunning) marked the striving-actor young Denzel Washington’s place in history. It was his first performance before a national audience, thanks to stage producer Woodie King, Jr.  The New York Off-Broadway play produced by King revolves around the conflict between Elijah Muhammad, leader of the Nation of Islam, and his verbal whip, Malcolm X.

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The Winning Spirit. Remarkable athletes Arthur Ashe, Wilma Rudolph, Jackie Robinson and Marcus Haynes are all legends in the sports world. These renowned athletes are among the personalities profiled on this edition for their “winning spirit.”

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Mrs. Norman, We Love You. On this edition, his English teacher, Ruth S. Norman, and the all-Black school’s standard of academic excellence and character building are profiled. Garnet High School in Charleston, WVa. was Tony Brown’s high school. It was one of the most academically rigorous high schools in the nation and, as a result, in 1951 his freshman entrance exam to Wayne State University in Detroit was waived because of Garnet’s outstanding academic ratings. The fact that Garnet was all-Black by laws that also resulted in an all-Black faculty that possessed advanced college degrees from a variety of prestigious international universities across the globe that included The Sorbonne in Paris and many of the most distinguished Black colleges in the U. S.  Overachievement was the school’s norm. It was named after Henry Highland Garnett, a militant former slave from the Mandingo tribe in Africa and later as feared slaves in Jamaica.

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A Rap With … Angela Davis.  In 1972, a few days after her acquittal of kidnapping, murder, and conspiracy, in connection with the Marin County Courthouse shootout in 1970, Angela Davis granted Tony Brown her first national interview, as an expression of her gratitude for the balanced TV exposure she received from him during her incarceration. This interview is a firsthand account from Angela Davis of those events – which were rare for any Black person on national television.

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When The Sisters Came Marching Home.  After this profile on the 6888 Black WAC unit was aired, Tony Brown appealed to the Reagan White House to honor the WWII Black WAC unit: “This superb group of women was the only Black WAC unit to serve overseas during WWII. They were cited for doing a job that no one else had succeeded in doing. The 6888th also holds the dubious distinction of being the only all-female unit to serve overseas which did not receive a citation. Do help this administration to recognize and legitimize these victims of racism – and sexism.” 

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Music Legends. This edition features the thoughts and music of some of the world’s most talented legendary entertainers, including Eubie Blake, Chuck Jackson, Stevie Wonder, Lionel Hampton and Charles Brown.

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George Kirby Presents King Heroin. In a dramatic performance, the Funny-man and impressionist lays it on the line about the dangers of drugs and his life in prison for drug abuse. The man of many faces and matchless talent performs “King Heroin” as only George Kirby can – with great gusto.

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When The Chickens Came Home To Roost -- Part I. This is a one-hour version of the award-winning 1982 New York stage hit “When The Chickens Came Home To Roost,” written by Lawrence Holder and produced by Woodie King, Jr.  It stars Denzel Washington and Kirk Kirksey. 

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When The Chickens Came Home To Roost -- Part II. This is a one-hour version of the award-winning 1982 New York stage hit “When The Chickens Came Home To Roost,” written by Lawrence Holder and produced by Woodie King, Jr.  It stars Denzel Washington and Kirk Kirksey. 

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Africa's Downfall.  Dr. Chancellor Williams explains his focus on the psychology of Black Americans and its link to Africa’s decline.

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Tony Brown’s Essay on Martin Luther King, Jr.: Tony Brown was the coordinator of “the largest civil rights march in history” where the icon Martin Luther King, Jr., perhaps for the first time, delivered his famous “I Have A Dream” speech – in Detroit, Michigan on June 23, 1963 – 66 days before he repeated it at the March On Washington on Aug. 28, 1963.

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In The Words of Frederick Douglass. In the 1960s, Martin Luther King, Jr. was the premier spokesman for the Black community, articulating the struggle for freedom and equality. Rev. King carried on the tradition of another eloquent voice for Black progress, Frederick Douglass. This historic profile of Douglass repeats his famous words in dramatic reenactments.

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What “Hat” Are You Wearing? – Part 1: Educator Dr. Joe Cornelius developed a creative way to explain Black history and to motivate young people through drama. He created a historical masterpiece when he chronicled the saga of Black America as it changes “hats” with the times.

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The Devil’s Advice – Part 2: Educator Dr. Joe Cornelius once again shares his insightful talent as he weaves the tale of a young man struggling against the odds.  In “The Devil & Leroy Jones,” Dr. Cornelius imbues his performance with a message of hope for the future.

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Origins – PART 1: Dr. Khalid Al-Mansour, dynamic author of numerous books on Black history and culture, discusses the origin and achievements of the Black African Diaspora.   Dr. Al-Mansour traces what he calls an illustrious history that has been buried throughout the ages.

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Slave Values – PART 2: Dr. Khalid Al-Mansour continues his discussion of Black history and culture.  He details the effects of “slave values” on the African-American psyche and says that this slave mentality is the central crippling force in the African-American community. The presence of Islam in Africa is also examined.

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Slavery’s Biggest Secret – Part 1: The answer to that question is one of many surprising facts about the history of slavery in America. Journalist Anne Farrow, co-author of “Complicity: How the North Promoted, Prolonged, and Profited from Slavery,” exposes the role of the North in the growth of slavery and institutionalized racism in America.

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Southern Slavery, Northern Lie? – Part 2: The second installation of a two-part series on the North’s hidden history as a slave region, addresses king cotton and the legal and illegal slave trade, among other historic events.  Journalist Jenifer Frank, co-author of “Complicity: How the North Promoted, Prolonged, and Profited from Slavery,” examines the impact of slavery in the development of the nation. 

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A Tribute to Eubie Blake.  An intimate chat with Eubie Blake as he performs his own brilliant musical legacy. This great entertainer’s life personifies the Black Experience on Broadway, beginning with his smash hit "Shuffle Along'' and near the end of his life with a Broadway tribute to him: "Eubie."

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A Visit with Alex Haley. This author of the runaway bestseller and originator of the 1979 TV ratings king – “Roots” – is a modern-day griot.  He demonstrates this tradition in a spellbinding manner.

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The Black West. “Little Black cowboys need their heroes too,” sings Black country-western singer Jae R. Mason, as part of a movement to recapture the Black presence in the Old West. This edition highlights the rich history of Black contributions to the settling of America’s western frontier. Their legacy is exposed through song, rare photos and film.

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The Shackled Immigrants. An exploratory examination of how slavery and racism impacted the social and economic progress of African-Americans as compared to other immigrant groups.

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The History of Black Music – Part I: Historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) create a unique music history lesson on stage in Las Vegas in this vocal extravaganza.  Choirs, groups and soloists from the nation’s Black colleges (Bennett College, Hampton University, Kentucky State and LeMoyne-Owen College) showcase their talents in riveting stage performances.

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The History of Black Music – Part II: Historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) create a unique music history lesson on stage in Las Vegas in this vocal extravaganza.  Choirs, groups and soloists from the nation’s Black colleges (Bennett College, Hampton University, Kentucky State and LeMoyne-Owen College) showcase their talents in riveting stage performances.

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His-Story: Black History's Little-Known Facts. A discussion of the history made by Blacks that is typically left out of American textbooks. Also, an examination of historian J.A. Rogers' research on the impact of racialism on racism and its impact on humanity. Historians Lerone Bennett and Charles Simmons.

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A Filmmaker's Look at Ralph Bunche. Dr. Ralph Bunche, renowned United Nations statesman and Nobel Prize winner, is the subject of this discussion with Emmy award-winning filmmaker William Greaves, the African-American producer of this series that began as Black Journal and evolved into Tony Brown’s Journal in 1968.

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The Lost Hero. Who was the first African American to be awarded the Nobel Peace Prize?  The answer is Ralph Bunche.  As the United Nations Undersecretary General, Bunche successfully negotiated armistice agreements between Israel and four hostile nations and developed peacekeeping strategies and operations around the globe.  In a documentary on his extraordinary life, Bunche’s resolution and mediation strategies are being used today among street gangs in Los Angeles.  Award-winning filmmaker William Greaves shares some illuminating insights into Bunche’s life and career.

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Who Was Medgar Evers? As of 1984 when this documentary was made, no one had been convicted in the 1963 assassination of Mississippi NAACP Field Director Medgar Evers. This legendary leader’s voter registration and economic boycott drives preceded Martin Luther King’s and the modern-day civil rights movement by 10 years.

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Did History Miss Emmett Till? Author Clenora Hudson-Weems examines the gruesome 1955 lynching of Emmett Till in Money, Mississippi.  She also challenges the widespread belief that Rosa Parks’ refusal to surrender her seat on a segregated bus precipitated the modern civil rights movement.  Instead, she believes, it was Till’s murder that was the catalyst of the Black protest movement in the 50s and 60s that was led by Dr. Martin Luther King.

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Words For The Spirit. Secular and spiritual leaders share words of wisdom on many of the issues facing society today.

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Gone But Not Forgotten. They are no longer with us, but their work and accomplishments are still impacting the lives of the people they touched.  They are the heroes who turn into legends and forever etch their wonders in the annuals of time and recesses of our memories.

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How Did Race And Racism Get Started? Eugenics and theories about racial inferiority are examined by Dr. Joseph Graves, Jr., a geneticist.

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BLACK HOLLYWOOD: THE WAY IT WAS

This four-part version of the 90-minute documentary is about the secret history of race movies. Between 1910 and 1950, over 150 independent film companies were organized for the specific purpose of producing Black-cast films. Of the 400 Black-produced films that were made, Oscar Micheaux produced 10 percent of them.

Burnt Cork – Part I – “Burnt Cork” takes a glimpse into the archives of the motion picture industry and journeys back to the beginning with the invention of the first moving picture and follows the impact of African Americans in its development.

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Fading In – Part II – “Fading In” begins with the decision by the NACP to answer D. W. Griffith’s racist epic, “The Birth of A Nation,” by producing a film that would highlight and celebrate Black progress, “The Birth of A Race.” Fortunately, in that same year, 1915, Noble Johnson established the Lincoln Motion Picture Company that made history with its firm film, “The Realization of a Negro’s Ambition,” which became the first movie to portray Blacks in a positive image.

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Fading Out – Part IV – “Fading Out” takes a look at the early 40s for Blacks in film. Many Black roles took on a more dignified humanitarian trend, spearheaded by the NAACP. The War Department during this pre-war period funneled thousands of dollars into the production of films that displayed the dedication and character of the Black soldier. Unfortunately for the Black independent film industry, the pre-war rationing of film to the larger companies, coupled with the dwindling number of Black-owned theatres, made it difficult for Black-cast films to compete with the new integrated Hollywood trend. Many of the Black film companies went out of business toward the end of the 40s as did many of the Black actors who were their stars.

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Visions and Images of the Struggle of Old … Issues, events and personalities that shaped the African-American community and the nation.

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Red & Black The First World: The Vanishing Tribe – Part 1: Harvard professor and Nobel Prize winner, Dr. Allen Counter, who is also a Black neuro-biologist from Harvard University, along with Mr. David Evans explore a primitive culture in Surinam, South America. 

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Red & Black -- The First World: Going Home – Part 2

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THANK GOD! An Aframerican Docu-Opera. What the critics have to say about Thank God!: “Viewers are left leaping in their seats” – The Los Angeles Times; “Singing is strong and joyous” – The Washington Post; “Innovative mix of drama, song and soul” – The USA Today

Without The Black Church, Black America would not have had a prayer! There is no music more beautiful, more compelling, more American than Black Sacred Music. It is the soul of the Black Church and the Black Church is the foundation of the Black Community.  Our Thank God 4-part series started out in our conscious minds as a documentary on the African oral tradition which manifested on these shores largely as America's indigenous music. But how do you verbally tell a story of songs? You don't, we soon learned. As our scenes unfolded and our research progressed, there was more and more music. And, I might add, it sounded better and better. We soon learned how the African slaves, our ancestors, learned to sing the Lord's song in a strange land.

Thank God: An Aframerican Docu-Opera -- Part 1

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Thank God: An Aframerican Docu-Opera -- Part 2

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Thank God: An Aframerican Docu-Opera -- Part 3

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Thank God: An Aframerican Docu-Opera -- Part 4

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The Black Leaders Summit of 1972 and the 1998 Follow Up: Part I. An unprecedented gathering of the top Black leaders in 1972 appeared in a live 90-minute special. Among the guests: Charles Diggs, Fannie Lou Hamer, Dorothy Height, Vernon Jordan, Albert Cleage, Jr., Dick Gregory, Louis Farrakhan and Elijah Muhammad (by phone).

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The Black Leaders Summit of 1972 and the 1998 Follow Up: Part II. An unprecedented gathering of the top Black leaders in 1972 appeared in a live 90-minute special. Among the guests: Charles Diggs, Fannie Lou Hamer, Dorothy Height, Vernon Jordan, Albert Cleage, Jr., Dick Gregory, Louis Farrakhan and Elijah Muhammad (by phone).

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Slice of Americana. America, an urban mosaic – a gleaning thread of world history woven by the influence of cultures from around the globe. An amalgamation of ethnic talents that produced what is now the richest most powerful nation in the free world. And while diversity can be sited as a defining factor in the American experience, no group is more unique than the Black American. U. S. citizens who have contributed tremendously but at the same time have been reviled and revered, heralded and hunted. This program gives a glimpse of the Black American legacy and its role in the creation of these United States.

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The Longest Struggle. This is the story of Black America and the NAACP’s 75-year march to freedom and justice. This compelling docu-drama intertwines rare footage and documents seldom seen in modern times and dramatic reenactments of historic figures. This absorbing chronicle of the struggle for first-class citizenship is truly Black America’s most powerful march.

Reign of Terror – Part 1

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The Call -- Part 2

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War With Jim Crow -- Part 3 

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75-Year March -- Part 4

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Asia and Blacks. Historian and scholar Dr. Runoko Rashidi has researched the African presence globally and the African foundations of world civilizations. On this program, he exposes little-known facts about African origins in Asia. 

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Racial Superiority. A heated debate between Black psychiatrist Dr. Frances Welsing (who believes Whites are genetically inferior) and Nobel Prize winner Dr. William Shockley (who believes Blacks are genetically inferior).

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A Woman For All Seasons. The versatility of actress Sheryl Lee Ralph.

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Black Stars on Hollywood. Sammy Davis, Jr. and Ben Vereen explain being Black in a hostile industry.

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Booker T. Washington Freedom Trail: The Spirit of Black Higher Education ... This pioneering educator and statesman is Hampton University’s most famous graduate and the founder of Tuskegee University. This 4-part documentary explains why he embodies the spirit of all of Black higher education.

The Legacy – Part 1

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The Dream – Part 2

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The Struggle – Part 3

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Character is Power – Part 4

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Did Blacks Spark White Civilization? Were the Egyptians Black or White?  Are Black Americans linked to the Nile Valley civilization and why is that important? Are some Black scholars distorting history to make Black people feel good? Richard Poe, journalist and author, shares his answers.

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J. Edgar Hoover: The Question That Wouldn't Die. By America’s false social standard, one drop of “Black blood” makes you all Black. If so, was J. Edgar Hoover, the infamous director of the FBI, passing for White?

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Was Ron Brown Shot? A published report stated that a second Armed Forces medical examiner reported that the corpse of Commerce Secretary Ron Brown seemed to have a bullet hole in the top of the head. The Pittsburgh Tribune-Review reported that Army Col. David Hause said that he saw an apparent bullet wound in the head. This supported the findings of the forensic pathologist examiner Col. Steve Cogswell. This newspaper has published some of the photos of the z-rays and they are reviewed on this program.

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Slavery: America's Main Historical Event. It is estimated that millions of Africans died during the Atlantic slave trade.  Historian Anne Bailey has collected oral histories to document the slave trade from both sides of the Atlantic, placing oral records at the center of a historical analysis of slavery.

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Martha Reeves In A New Galaxy. With signature songs like “Dancing in the Street,” “Jimmy Mack” and “Heat Wave,” Martha Reeves was one of Motown’s singing icons at the peak of her career.  Reeves talks about how her life and her music have changed over the decades, and her influence on the world’s aspiring performers. 

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Has The Black Leadership Betrayed Its Own Community? Who should take responsibility for the condition of African-Americans?  Dr. Khalid Al-Mansour, author of Betrayal By Any Other Name, accuses yesterday's and today's Black leadership.  Dr. Al-Mansour says there is a historic pattern "to trace the extent to which our traditional leaders have participated in the process of the destruction of the Black masses.”

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A Rap with Colin L. Powell -- A discussion with Gen. Colin Powell and whether Americans would elect a Black President.

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There Was A Time.  Ralph Cooper, founder of the Original Harlem Amateur Night at the Apollo Theater, was an icon of the Apollo legacy for decades.  This long tradition ended at his death on August 4, 1992.  During his long career, Ralph Cooper was also one of the early pioneers of Black films.  This edition is in tribute to a legend who made and starred in his own movies and helped launch the careers of James Brown, Billie Holiday, Sarah Vaughan, the Jackson Five and others. In this rebroadcast, Ralph Cooper told his story of his early years before a live studio audience in his hometown of New York City.

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The Evolution of Sammy Davis, Jr:  It's 1983 and Sammy Davis reflects on his television interview with me in 1971.   Sammy Davis says, "I’ve survived where other cats would have been down the tubes. A lot of people don’t like themselves. I’ve stopped trying to adjust because its uncomfortable, let me be the best me I can be."

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The Ebonics Controversy. The Oakland, California School Board’s resolution to incorporate Black English into its curriculum has driven an even deeper wedge between educators and the general public. Seeming to offend as many Blacks as Whites, however, the Ebonics issue struggled to find a sizeable advocacy group. Should Ebonics be given a chance or simply passed off as ludicrous? What is Nigrit Ebonics? Is Black English a language or a dialect? Is language genetic?

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How To Be A Muslim In America – Part I. Imam W. Deen Mohammed, leader of three million African-American Muslims, publicly denounced the actions of the terrorists on September 11, 2001.  In an exclusive interview, he explains the purpose of Islam and how the American Muslim community should respond to this tragedy.

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Islam As An American Way Of Life – Part II. The Koran, the key to life of Muslims, and how to understand it are discussed by Imam W. Deen Mohammed, leader of the Muslim American Society, which has three million members.

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Great Black Men of Color.  J.A. Rogers spent the majority of his lifetime pioneering the field of Black studies with his exhaustive research on the major names in Black history whose contributions or even their very existence has been glossed over. Dr. John Henrik Clark discusses Rogers’ book “Great Black Men of Color” and other important and historical work by Rogers.

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Gold Is Also Black. In 1979, Tony Brown sits down with Martin Wyatt, who shares his remembrances of Sandy Stephens – a Black college quarterback at the University of Minnesota – who stood up to the NFL and said: “Only draft me as a quarterback. I won’t let you change me.  If you are going to draft me, then draft me as a quarterback.” No NFL team gave him an opportunity, so Stephens went to Canada to play quarterback for the Montreal Alouettes in the Canadian Football League.

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One Woman’s Solution to HIV/AIDS. Approximately 8,500 people die daily from AIDS and no medical or technological magic bullet is on the horizon.  Dr. Loretta Sweet Jemmott, co-director of the Center for Health Disparities Research at the University of Pennsylvania’s School of Nursing, has developed what she calls a low-tech approach.  As a matter of fact, the Centers for Disease Control has adopted several of her HIV/AIDS prevention curricula for national use.

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Thomas Jefferson's Black and White DNA.  In January 2000, scientists and historians at Monticello announced the results of an independent study and concluded that Thomas Jefferson probably fathered at least one and, perhaps, more of his slave Sally Hemings’ children.  Byron Woodson, Sr., who took a DNA test to prove that he is a sixth generation descendent of Thomas Jefferson, talks about his findings in a new book, A President in the Family.

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Lionel Hampton: A Grace Note.  Musician extraordinaire Lionel Hampton died on August 31, 2002 at the age of 94. His legacy as a musician, statesman, humanitarian and close friend of the Bush family are chronicled on this program. Brown also remembers this music legend's love for the little guy.

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Two Forks In The Road: Imam Warith Muhammad.  The son and successor to his father offers a new alternative pathway to Muslims.

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The Evolution of Black Studies.  Dr. Maulana Karenga, creator of Kwanzaa, has had a profound impact on the African-American culture as well as the evolution of Black Studies.  He is founder of several Black nationalist organizations and a key figure in the shaping of Black thought.  Who better than to ask: What is the direction of this evolution?

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The Big Black Boom On The Great White Way: A look at Blacks on Broadway. A sharp, fast-paced, sophisticated look at some of Broadway's Black plays and producers that have made New York the theatre capital of the world.

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THE COLOR OF FREEDOM ... throughout the history of Black America, the focus of self-help through economic development has peeked and declined. Presently, it is on life support, as a result of a strong focus on electoral politics. But it was not always that way. This four-part series’ leaders of the past explain why economic growth linked to progress in education is the key to achieving the goals of any people: Madame CJ Walker, Marcus Garvey, Dr. Carter G. Woodson and Booker T. Washington.

Ethnic Nationalism – Part 1

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The Gospel of Wealth -- Part 2

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Economic Racism – Part 3

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From The Streets to the Suites – Part 4

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Holy or History: How Do We Read The Bible? Gary Greenberg, president of the Biblical Archaeology Society of New York, has written two powerful books examining the foundations of Judaism and Christianity. Greenberg discusses the influence of Egyptian history of the Christian Bible.

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THE HENSON SAGA Arctic explorer Matthew Henson’s contribution as the co-discoverer of the North Pole is gaining more national recognition.  Recently, the National Geographic Society presented its coveted Hubbard Medal posthumously to Henson. The person who championed the long-ignored accomplishments of Henson is Harvard professor Dr. Allen Counter, a professional explorer and member of the Explorers Club of New York.  Counter discusses Matthew Henson’s legacy and his efforts to bring Henson’s contributions to light.

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MATTHEW HENSON: THE FINAL STEP Dr. Allen Counter, Harvard professor and explorer, has discovered the Eskimo descendants of North Pole discoverers Matthew Henson and Robert E. Peary. Counter talks about Black Igloo, his recent work tracing the Afro-Eskimo descendants of Henson.

SELF-HEALTH:  As the cost of health care escalates and poor diets and little exercise produce obesity in the new normal, new questions arise. As a result, Americans are searching for preventive and alternative methods of treatment. In keeping with the series’ history of presenting cutting-edge ideas on health, this section offers ideas on ways to maintain your health.

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Do Pollutants & Parasites Cause All Disease? Do pollutants and/or parasites, working in tandem in the body, cause all disease? According to Dr. Hulda Clark, author of The Cure For All Diseases, the normal suspects (lack of exercise, vitamin deficiencies, hormone levels, etc.) are not primary causatives factors.  Instead, she believes that the cure is the electrical and herbal treatment of parasites and the avoidance of pollutants.

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Self-Health: Cutting-Edge Science or Quackery? This program features a rare interview with the famed biophysicist and medical researcher Dr. Hulda Clark. In the first of a four-part series, Dr. Clark gives an overview of her research into the causes and cures of disease.

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Self- Health: Killing the Parasites and Cleansing the Body. Dr. Hulda Clark believes that the source of all disease is a combination of parasites, bacteria, viruses and pollutants in the body.  On this program, Dr. Clark discusses her methods of finding and ridding the body of these substances.

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Self-Health: Heart Disease, Cancer, Stroke, Lung Disease and Diabetes. Dr. Hulda Clark examines the first five leading causes of death in the United States.  In this rare interview, Dr. Clark shares her research into a link between parasites, bacteria, metal and pollutants to heart disease, cancer, stroke, lung disease and diabetes.

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Self-Health: Kidney Disease, Liver Disease, Blood Poisoning, Alzheimer’s Disease and AIDS. Dr. Hulda Clark examines another five top leading causes of death in the United States.  She discusses her research into the causes and cures for kidney disease.