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In The Words Of Frederick Douglass
In the 1960s, Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. was the premier spokesman for the Black community, articulating the struggle for freedom and equality. Rev. King carried on the tradition of another eloquen...
Episode 2201, Aired in 1999
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The Shackled Immigrants
An exploratory examination of how slavery and racism impacted the social and economic progress of African-Americans as compared to other immigrant groups.
Episode 2203, Aired in 1999
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Slice Of Americana
This program takes a historical look at different aspects of the Black experience in America. One of the areas examined is the history of African-American pioneers.
Episode 2204, Aired in 1999
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The Winning Spirit
Arthur Ashe, Wilma Rudolph, Jackie Robinson and Marcus Haynes are all legends in the sports world. These renowned athletes are among the personalities profiled on this edition for their “winning spir...
Episode 2205, Aired in 1999
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Legends of Comedy
This program features a tribute to comedy with a litany of entertainers such as Bill Cosby, Richard Pryor, Dick Gregory, George Kirby, Nipsey Russell and Moms Mabley.
Episode 2206, Aired in 1999
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Should We Fear The Police
The killing of Amadou Diallo by New York City police officers has sparked a multitude of demonstrations and triggered renewed charges of police brutality in the African American community. A group of...
Episode 2207, Aired in 1999
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Events That Changed America: Roots and Revolution
African Americans have historically been on the fringes of society, but they have wrought major changes in this country. This program examines two phenomena that have shaped the course of American hi...
Episode 2211, Aired in 1999
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Songs For The Spirit Pt1
Episode 2212, Aired in 1999
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Songs For The Spirit Pt2
The popularity of nihilistic and satanic rock music has been blamed for the rise of violence among American youth. The influence of music in American culture is immeasurable. One case in point is the ...
Episode 2213, Aired in 1999
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Which Is Worse Mosquitoes Or Nerve Poison
This program examines the controversy over the use of the pesticide Malathion during the mosquito-borne encephalitis outbreak in New York City in August 1999. Is spraying pesticide on concentrated pop...
Episode 2219, Aired in 1999
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