African American or Black, Is there a Difference?
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The ethnic description of Americans of African descent has shifted from colored to Negro to Black and, at the recent urging of Jessie Jackson, African-American. There are immigrants who feel that they should be inclu...
Lionel Hampton: A Grace Note
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Musician extraordinaire Lionel Hampton died on August 31, 2002, at the age of 94. This program chronicles his legacy as a musician, statesman, humanitarian and close friend of the Bush family. Tony Brown also remember...
What Do Americans Think About Race?
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Tony Brown and David Alpern discuss the perception of race and racism in America. (1809)
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)
The Black Leadership Struggle
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Is the Black community witnessing a changing of the guard among its top leadership? The New York Times magazine reported Rev. Al Sharpton as saying that Jesse Jackson’s star has fallen in the Black community, and he ...
From the Library of Black History: Booker T. Washington Freedom Trail: The Spirit of Black Higher Education
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This 30-minute version discusses Booker T. Washington’s impact on higher education. (1306)
Remembering His Legacy
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Frederick Douglass, renowned orator, statesmen and abolitionist is one of Black America’s most celebrated historical figures. His great-great-grandson, Frederick Douglass IV, talks about his ancestor’s legacy. (2705)
Thomas Sowell – The Ethnic Flaw 1984 1/2
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Thomas Sowell explains some the real world consequences of Affirmative Action and the Logical steps employers take to stay out of legal trouble while complying with the laws enforcing Affirmative Action. These are th...
Can You Dig It? Black History Quiz (30 min) – Show 6
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Drawing its questions from the wealth of information on the history and cultural heritage of Black Americans. “Can You Dig It?” was the first (and only ?) African-American quiz show on national television. (4014)
