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When The Eagle Flies
The impact of the Black soldier. An examination of the impact of the Black soldier in the nation's armed forces, his role as a leader in race relations and a pictorial history of the Black 92nd Divisi...
Episode 203, Aired in 1979
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A Tribute to Eubie Blaks
This is an intimate and exclusive chat with Eubie Blake. Eubie Blake's life personifies the Black experience on Broadway, beginning with his smash hit "Shuffle Along'' and presently with a tribute to...
Episode 204, Aired in 1979
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In The Black: The Economic Status of Blacks (1979)
The spending power of Black America is about $80 billion a year. A profile of the economic health of the Black community. Guests: D. Parke Gibson, author The $30 Billion Negro; Dr. H. Naylor Fitzhugh,...
Episode 205, Aired in 1979
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Black and White Music: The Melting Pot Music
A look at some of the differences between Black and White music. Performances by Santana, George Duke and Billy Joel. Guests: Harold Wheeler, composer, arranger and conductor. Wheeler’s arrangements ...
Episode 206, Aired in 1979
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My God: The Shroud of Turin
An in-depth examination of the belief in the existence of a supreme being, the Shroud of Turin and a discussion of the racial make-up of the image of the shroud. Guests: Kenneth Stevenson, former inst...
Episode 207, Aired in 1979
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The Saga of People
Stars of “Roots” talk about the series. James Earl Jones, Brock Peters and George Stanford Brown answer some important questions about this landmark television series. Guests: James Earl Jones, Lynne...
Episode 208, Aired in 1979
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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. Guests: Eubie Blake; M...
Episode 209, Aired in 1979
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When Life Gives You Lemons, Make Lemonade
The revival of basic education. A look at some schools that are making a new commitment to education and the basic "Rs" -- Reading, 'Riting, "Rithmetic and Respect. Guests: Dr. Richard Hunter, Richmo...
Episode 210, Aired in 1979
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Gold Is Also Black
A report on the history of Black quarterbacks in professional football, a look at today's new heroes and the story of Sandy Stephens' professional football career. Guests: Sandy Stephens, first Black ...
Episode 211, Aired in 1979
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It's What You Look Like That Counts
Examines the images of Blacks in movies and TV along with their effects on Blacks, Whites and racial relations. Also, Brock Peters, James Earl Jones and Georg Stanford Brown discuss the problems of Bl...
Episode 213, Aired in 1979
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