Where Do We Grow From Roots?
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An examination of race relation in post-Roots America, the deeper meanings of the book and TV series to the American public.Guests: Dr. John Howard, Researcher, State University of New York; Dr. Louis Bolce, professo...
Slave Values — Part 2
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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 i...
Who Was Stepin Fetchit?
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Who was the real man behind one of Hollywood’s most negative images, Stepin Fetchit? Author Mel Watkins explains that Lincoln Perry was very different from the lazy, bug-eyed buffoon on screen. (2905)
Does the Davis-Bacon Act Cause Black Unemployment?
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The Davis-Bacon Act is a federal law that costs taxpayers $1 billion annually in inflated construction costs and more than $100 million in administrative costs. This law, says the Institute For Justice, was created wi...
Can The Republican Party Change Its Agenda and Include Blacks?
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On the heels of Republican Sen. Trent Lott’s callous statements lauding the segregationist tradition of the Old South, the question is now: Can Republicans live up to their new promises of racial equality and can the ...
National Conspiracy Against Blacks? Part 2
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Investigation of the killings of Black men in Buffalo. Guests: James Pitts and Barbara Banks (406)
The History of Black Music — Part 2
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Historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) create a unique music history lesson on stage in Vegas in this vocal extravaganza. Choirs, groups and soloists from the nation’s Black colleges showcase their talen...
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...
The Ebonics Controversy
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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 Black as Whites, h...
