Category: Political Studies
Why The Congress of the Black Caucus Opposes President Bush
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The 39-member Congressional Black Caucus calls itself the “Conscience of the Congress.” Representative Elijah Cummings, who represents Maryland’s 7th district, serves as chair of the all-Democratic caucus. When he w...
Jimmy Carter: One Year Later
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Did the Black vote for Jimmy Carter Pay Off? An evaluation of his first year in office.Guests: Ossie Davis, writer, actor, social observer; and Ben Brown, Chairman, Democratic National Committee. (103)
Blacks and the GOP
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The New York Times, in a 6-column headline, concluded that the Republican Party’s efforts to attract more Black votes had come up short. What is it that prevents the Republican Party from attracting a large Black bloc...
Falling In Love With Death
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The Kemba Smith Story -- First time drug offenders .... (1919)
Politics and Policy: War and Race
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How will the politics and policies of American life change following the devastating events of September 11th? Will this new alignment create political and cultural unity? What is the response of the Muslim American...
Sports Plantation
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A look at why so many Black athletes never graduate from White colleges. Guest: John Thompson (407)
Finishing The Century
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This program examines the turbulent 1960s as the nation moves into the 21st Century. The events of that era are chronicled through archival footage and rare interviews with the leaders of that period. 2226
The Black Leaders Summit of 1972 and the 1998 Follow Up: Part I
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An unprecedented gathering of the top Black leaders in 1972 appeared in a live 90-minute special, among the guests: Charles Diggs, Dorothy Height, Vernon Jordan, Albert Cleage, Jr., Dick Gregory, and Elijah Muhammad (...
Congressional Black Caucus Plan: Yes or No?
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Congressional Black Caucus Plan for self-help. Guests: Walter Fauntroy and Carlton Goodlet. (517)
