Black History Month on WNYC
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Gospel Roots of Rock and Soul Series
The Gospel Roots of Rock and Soul series celebrates Black gospel music's profound and under acknowledged influence on early rock and soul music. Feb 13, 2019
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BBC Witness: Black History Month
In celebration of Black History Month 2019, hear remarkable stories of African American history, told by the people who were there. Feb 16, 2019
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The Invention of Race
Hear the story of the construction of race, and racism, as we live with them today. Jun 23, 2020
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Leonard Bernstein’s Black America
Leonard Bernstein marched in Selma with Harry Belafonte, and his campaign for racial justice involved empowering black conductors and soloists. Host Terrance McKnight tells this story. Feb 19, 2019
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Invisible Founders
Justin Reid tells the story of how he set out to find the plantation where his great-great grandfather was enslaved, and what he found there. Feb 20, 2019
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The Power of African-American Art
Black History Month through the lens of African-American art, the role it has played in social movements, and why it matters both to the black community and to the U.S. as a whole. Feb 21, 2019
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As Black As We Wish To Be
Racial lines have been blurred to invisibility, and people inside the same family can vehemently disagree about whether they are black or white. Feb 22, 2019
