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African Congress: A Documentary of the First Modern Pan-African Congress
written by Amiri Baraka, 1934-2014; edited by Amiri Baraka, 1934-2014 (New York, NY: William Morrow and Company, 1972), 493 page(s)
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written by Amiri Baraka, 1934-2014; edited by Amiri Baraka, 1934-2014 (New York, NY: William Morrow and Company, 1972), 493 page(s)
Field of Study
Black Studies
Content Type
Speech/Address
Contributor
Amiri Baraka, 1934-2014
Author / Creator
Amiri Baraka, 1934-2014
Date Published / Released
1972
Publisher
William Morrow and Company
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Copyright © 2003 Imamu Amiri Baraka
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American Experience: 1964, Part 1, 1964: Interview with Susan J. Douglas, Historian, part 1 of 2
directed by Stephen Ives, fl. 1988-2017; produced by Amanda Pollak, fl. 1992-2017, Insignia Films and WGBH Boston, in American Experience: 1964, Part 1 (Boston, MA: WGBH Educational Foundation, 2014), 31 mins
It was the year of the Beatles and the Civil Rights Act; of the Gulf of Tonkin and Barry Goldwater's presidential campaign; the year that cities across the country erupted in violence and Americans tried to make sense of the Kennedy assassination. Based on The Last Innocent Year: America in 1964 by award-winning...
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directed by Stephen Ives, fl. 1988-2017; produced by Amanda Pollak, fl. 1992-2017, Insignia Films and WGBH Boston, in American Experience: 1964, Part 1 (Boston, MA: WGBH Educational Foundation, 2014), 31 mins
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It was the year of the Beatles and the Civil Rights Act; of the Gulf of Tonkin and Barry Goldwater's presidential campaign; the year that cities across the country erupted in violence and Americans tried to make sense of the Kennedy assassination. Based on The Last Innocent Year: America in 1964 by award-winning journalist Jon Margolis, this film follows some of the most prominent figures of the time - Lyndon B. Johnson, Martin Luther King, Jr....
It was the year of the Beatles and the Civil Rights Act; of the Gulf of Tonkin and Barry Goldwater's presidential campaign; the year that cities across the country erupted in violence and Americans tried to make sense of the Kennedy assassination. Based on The Last Innocent Year: America in 1964 by award-winning journalist Jon Margolis, this film follows some of the most prominent figures of the time - Lyndon B. Johnson, Martin Luther King, Jr., Barry Goldwater, Betty Friedan - and brings out from the shadows the actions of ordinary Americans whose frustrations, ambitions and anxieties began to turn the country onto a new and different course. This film is part 1 of an interview with historian Susan J. Douglas.
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Field of Study
Black Studies
Content Type
Interview
Contributor
Amanda Pollak, fl. 1992-2017, Insignia Films, WGBH Boston
Author / Creator
Stephen Ives, fl. 1988-2017
Date Published / Released
2014
Publisher
WGBH Educational Foundation
Series
American Experience: 1964
Person Discussed
Susan J. Douglas, 1950-
Topic / Theme
Long Civil Rights Movement, United States, Women, Popular culture, Music, Racial integration, Television programs, John F. Kennedy, Assassination, Dallas, TX, November 22, 1963, Civil Rights Workers Killed, Neshoba County, MS, June 21, 1964, U.S. Civil Rights Movement, 1954-, Political and Social Movements, Family and Culture, The Sixties (1960–1974), African Americans, Americans
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American Experience: 1964, Part 2, 1964: Interview with Robert Cohen, Historian, part 2 of 2
directed by Stephen Ives, fl. 1988-2017; produced by Amanda Pollak, fl. 1992-2017 and Susan Bellows, fl. 1989, Insignia Films and WGBH Boston, in American Experience: 1964, Part 2 (Boston, MA: WGBH Educational Foundation, 2014), 17 mins
It was the year of the Beatles and the Civil Rights Act; of the Gulf of Tonkin and Barry Goldwater's presidential campaign; the year that cities across the country erupted in violence and Americans tried to make sense of the Kennedy assassination. Based on The Last Innocent Year: America in 1964 by award-winning j...
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directed by Stephen Ives, fl. 1988-2017; produced by Amanda Pollak, fl. 1992-2017 and Susan Bellows, fl. 1989, Insignia Films and WGBH Boston, in American Experience: 1964, Part 2 (Boston, MA: WGBH Educational Foundation, 2014), 17 mins
Description
It was the year of the Beatles and the Civil Rights Act; of the Gulf of Tonkin and Barry Goldwater's presidential campaign; the year that cities across the country erupted in violence and Americans tried to make sense of the Kennedy assassination. Based on The Last Innocent Year: America in 1964 by award-winning journalist Jon Margolis, this film follows some of the most prominent figures of the time - Lyndon B. Johnson, Martin Luther King, Jr.,...
It was the year of the Beatles and the Civil Rights Act; of the Gulf of Tonkin and Barry Goldwater's presidential campaign; the year that cities across the country erupted in violence and Americans tried to make sense of the Kennedy assassination. Based on The Last Innocent Year: America in 1964 by award-winning journalist Jon Margolis, this film follows some of the most prominent figures of the time - Lyndon B. Johnson, Martin Luther King, Jr., Barry Goldwater, Betty Friedan - and brings out from the shadows the actions of ordinary Americans whose frustrations, ambitions and anxieties began to turn the country onto a new and different course. This film is part 2 of an interview with historian Robert Cohen.
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Field of Study
American History
Content Type
Interview
Contributor
Amanda Pollak, fl. 1992-2017, Susan Bellows, fl. 1989, Insignia Films, WGBH Boston
Author / Creator
Stephen Ives, fl. 1988-2017
Date Published / Released
2014
Publisher
WGBH Educational Foundation
Series
American Experience: 1964
Person Discussed
Robert Cohen, 1955-, Lyndon B. Johnson, 1908-1973, Bob Moses, 1935-2021
Topic / Theme
Long Civil Rights Movement, United States, Political events, Free speech, Student activism and activists, Popular culture, Musicians, Political and Social Movements, Sociology, Politics & Policy, History, The Sixties (1960–1974), African Americans, Americans, 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
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American Experience: Freedom Riders, Part 1, Interview with Ernest Patton, Jr. (Rip), 1 of 2
directed by Stanley Nelson, 1955-; produced by Stanley Nelson, 1955- and Laurens Grant, fl. 2003-2017, American Experience Films and WGBH Boston; interview by Stanley Nelson, 1955-, in American Experience: Freedom Riders, Part 1 (Boston, MA: WGBH Educational Foundation, 2017), 12 mins
Ernest Patton, Jr. (Rip) was a Student at Tennessee State University on the Montgomery, Alabama to Jackson, Mississippi (Greyhound) ride. May 24, 1961. Taylor residence
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directed by Stanley Nelson, 1955-; produced by Stanley Nelson, 1955- and Laurens Grant, fl. 2003-2017, American Experience Films and WGBH Boston; interview by Stanley Nelson, 1955-, in American Experience: Freedom Riders, Part 1 (Boston, MA: WGBH Educational Foundation, 2017), 12 mins
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Ernest Patton, Jr. (Rip) was a Student at Tennessee State University on the Montgomery, Alabama to Jackson, Mississippi (Greyhound) ride. May 24, 1961. Taylor residence
Field of Study
Black Studies
Content Type
Interview
Contributor
Stanley Nelson, 1955-, Laurens Grant, fl. 2003-2017, American Experience Films, WGBH Boston
Author / Creator
Stanley Nelson, 1955-
Date Published / Released
2010, 2017
Publisher
WGBH Educational Foundation
Series
American Experience: Freedom Riders
Person Discussed
Ernest Patton, Jr., 1940-, James Lawson, Jr., 1928-, Diane Nash, 1938-
Topic / Theme
Social movements, Political demonstrations, Songs, Prisons, Personal appearance, Segregation, Freedom Rides, U.S. South, 1961, U.S. Civil Rights Movement, 1954-, Race and Gender, Political and Social Movements, The Sixties (1960–1974), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
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American Experience: Freedom Riders, Part 2, Interview with George Houser, 2 of 2
directed by Stanley Nelson, 1955-; produced by Stanley Nelson, 1955- and Laurens Grant, fl. 2003-2017, WGBH Boston and American Experience Films; interview by Stanley Nelson, 1955-, in American Experience: Freedom Riders, Part 2 (Boston, MA: WGBH Educational Foundation, 2017), 14 mins
George Houser was CORE executive secretary and participated in the Journey of Reconciliation, April 9-23, 1947.
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directed by Stanley Nelson, 1955-; produced by Stanley Nelson, 1955- and Laurens Grant, fl. 2003-2017, WGBH Boston and American Experience Films; interview by Stanley Nelson, 1955-, in American Experience: Freedom Riders, Part 2 (Boston, MA: WGBH Educational Foundation, 2017), 14 mins
Description
George Houser was CORE executive secretary and participated in the Journey of Reconciliation, April 9-23, 1947.
Field of Study
Black Studies
Content Type
Interview
Contributor
Stanley Nelson, 1955-, Laurens Grant, fl. 2003-2017, WGBH Boston, American Experience Films
Author / Creator
Stanley Nelson, 1955-
Date Published / Released
2010, 2017
Publisher
WGBH Educational Foundation
Series
American Experience: Freedom Riders
Person Discussed
George Houser, 1916-2015, James L. Farmer, 1920-1999, Irene Morgan, 1917-2007
Topic / Theme
Civil rights, Race discrimination, Social movements, Segregation, Songs, Nonviolence, Journey of Reconciliation, Durham, NC, April 9–23, 1947, Freedom Rides, U.S. South, 1961, U.S. Civil Rights Movement, 1954-, War and Violence, Race and Gender, Political and Social Movements, The Sixties (1960–1974), African Americans, Americans, 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
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American Experience: Freedom Riders, Part 3, Interview with Bernard Lafayette, Jr., 3 of 3
directed by Stanley Nelson, 1955-; produced by Stanley Nelson, 1955- and Laurens Grant, fl. 2003-2017, American Experience Films and WGBH Boston; interview by Stanley Nelson, 1955-, in American Experience: Freedom Riders, Part 3 (Boston, MA: WGBH Educational Foundation, 2017), 26 mins
Bernard Lafayette, Jr. was part of the Nashville, Tennessee, via Birmingham, Alabama, to Montgomery, Alabama ride, May 16-20, 1961.
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directed by Stanley Nelson, 1955-; produced by Stanley Nelson, 1955- and Laurens Grant, fl. 2003-2017, American Experience Films and WGBH Boston; interview by Stanley Nelson, 1955-, in American Experience: Freedom Riders, Part 3 (Boston, MA: WGBH Educational Foundation, 2017), 26 mins
Description
Bernard Lafayette, Jr. was part of the Nashville, Tennessee, via Birmingham, Alabama, to Montgomery, Alabama ride, May 16-20, 1961.
Field of Study
Black Studies
Content Type
Interview
Contributor
Stanley Nelson, 1955-, Laurens Grant, fl. 2003-2017, American Experience Films, WGBH Boston
Author / Creator
Stanley Nelson, 1955-
Date Published / Released
2010, 2017
Publisher
WGBH Educational Foundation
Series
American Experience: Freedom Riders
Person Discussed
Rev. Bernard Lafayette, Jr., 1940-, Martin Luther King, Jr., 1929-1968
Topic / Theme
Social movements, Social activism and activists, Singing, Imprisonment, Violence, U.S. Civil Rights Movement, 1954-, Freedom Rides, U.S. South, 1961, Political and Social Movements, Race and Gender, War and Violence, The Sixties (1960–1974), Americans, African Americans, 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
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American Experience: Jubilee Singers: Sacrifice and Glory, Part 1, Interview with Reavis Mitchell, Historian, 1 of 3
directed by Llewellyn Smith, fl. 1987-2017; produced by Llewellyn Smith, fl. 1987-2017, WGBH Boston; interview by Llewellyn Smith, fl. 1987-2017, in American Experience: Jubilee Singers: Sacrifice and Glory, Part 1 (Boston, MA: WGBH Educational Foundation, 2017), 28 mins
Reavis Mitchell Interview about a group of young ex-slaves in Nashville, Tennessee, who set out on a mission to save their bankrupt school by giving concerts. Traveling first through cities in the North, then on to venues across Europe, the Jubilee Singers introduced audiences to the power of spirituals, the relig...
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directed by Llewellyn Smith, fl. 1987-2017; produced by Llewellyn Smith, fl. 1987-2017, WGBH Boston; interview by Llewellyn Smith, fl. 1987-2017, in American Experience: Jubilee Singers: Sacrifice and Glory, Part 1 (Boston, MA: WGBH Educational Foundation, 2017), 28 mins
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Reavis Mitchell Interview about a group of young ex-slaves in Nashville, Tennessee, who set out on a mission to save their bankrupt school by giving concerts. Traveling first through cities in the North, then on to venues across Europe, the Jubilee Singers introduced audiences to the power of spirituals, the religious anthems of slavery. Driven to physical collapse and even death, the singers proved more successful - and more inspirational - than...
Reavis Mitchell Interview about a group of young ex-slaves in Nashville, Tennessee, who set out on a mission to save their bankrupt school by giving concerts. Traveling first through cities in the North, then on to venues across Europe, the Jubilee Singers introduced audiences to the power of spirituals, the religious anthems of slavery. Driven to physical collapse and even death, the singers proved more successful - and more inspirational - than anyone could have imagined.
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Field of Study
American History
Content Type
Interview
Contributor
Llewellyn Smith, fl. 1987-2017, WGBH Boston
Author / Creator
Llewellyn Smith, fl. 1987-2017
Date Published / Released
2000, 2017
Publisher
WGBH Educational Foundation
Series
American Experience: Jubilee Singers: Sacrifice and Glory
Person Discussed
Reavis Mitchell, fl. 1980-2017, George L. White, 1838-, Erastus Milo Cravath, 1833-1900, Clinton Bowen Fisk, 1828-1890
Topic / Theme
Vocal groups, Colleges and universities, Missionaries, Education, Refugee camps, Fugitive slaves, Reconstruction, US, 1865-1877, U.S. Civil War, 1861-1865, Family and Culture, Race and Gender, Political and Social Movements, Religion and Belief Systems, Reconstruction (1866–1876), Americans, African Americans, Industrialization and Western Global Hegemony (1750–1914)
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American Experience: Jubilee Singers: Sacrifice and Glory, Part 2, Interview with Reavis Mitchell, Historian, 2 of 3
directed by Llewellyn Smith, fl. 1987-2017; produced by Llewellyn Smith, fl. 1987-2017, WGBH Boston; interview by Llewellyn Smith, fl. 1987-2017, in American Experience: Jubilee Singers: Sacrifice and Glory, Part 2 (Boston, MA: WGBH Educational Foundation, 2017), 29 mins
Reavis Mitchell Interview about a group of young ex-slaves in Nashville, Tennessee, who set out on a mission to save their bankrupt school by giving concerts. Traveling first through cities in the North, then on to venues across Europe, the Jubilee Singers introduced audiences to the power of spirituals, the relig...
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directed by Llewellyn Smith, fl. 1987-2017; produced by Llewellyn Smith, fl. 1987-2017, WGBH Boston; interview by Llewellyn Smith, fl. 1987-2017, in American Experience: Jubilee Singers: Sacrifice and Glory, Part 2 (Boston, MA: WGBH Educational Foundation, 2017), 29 mins
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Reavis Mitchell Interview about a group of young ex-slaves in Nashville, Tennessee, who set out on a mission to save their bankrupt school by giving concerts. Traveling first through cities in the North, then on to venues across Europe, the Jubilee Singers introduced audiences to the power of spirituals, the religious anthems of slavery. Driven to physical collapse and even death, the singers proved more successful - and more inspirational - than...
Reavis Mitchell Interview about a group of young ex-slaves in Nashville, Tennessee, who set out on a mission to save their bankrupt school by giving concerts. Traveling first through cities in the North, then on to venues across Europe, the Jubilee Singers introduced audiences to the power of spirituals, the religious anthems of slavery. Driven to physical collapse and even death, the singers proved more successful - and more inspirational - than anyone could have imagined.
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Field of Study
Black Studies
Content Type
Interview
Contributor
Llewellyn Smith, fl. 1987-2017, WGBH Boston
Author / Creator
Llewellyn Smith, fl. 1987-2017
Date Published / Released
2000, 2017
Publisher
WGBH Educational Foundation
Series
American Experience: Jubilee Singers: Sacrifice and Glory
Person Discussed
Reavis Mitchell, fl. 1980-2017, Jennie Jackson, 1852-1910, Victoria, Queen of the United Kingdom, 1819-1901, George L. White, 1838-
Topic / Theme
Missionaries, Education, Music, Vocal groups, Colleges and universities, Reconstruction, US, 1865-1877, Chicago Fire, October 8-10, 1871, Religion and Belief Systems, Political and Social Movements, Race and Gender, Family and Culture, Civil War (1860–1865), Reconstruction (1866–1876), African Americans, Americans, Industrialization and Western Global Hegemony (1750–1914)
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American Experience: The Murder of Emmett Till, Season 15, Episode 6, Interview with Richard Heard, classmate
directed by Stanley Nelson, 1955-; produced by Stanley Nelson, 1955-, Firelight Media and WGBH Boston; interview by Stanley Nelson, 1955-, in American Experience: The Murder of Emmett Till, Season 15, Episode 6 (Boston, MA: WGBH Educational Foundation, 2017), 18 mins
This video contains an interview with Richard Heard about Emmett Till, an African-American teenager who was lynched in Mississippi at the age of 14 after reportedly flirting with a white woman.
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directed by Stanley Nelson, 1955-; produced by Stanley Nelson, 1955-, Firelight Media and WGBH Boston; interview by Stanley Nelson, 1955-, in American Experience: The Murder of Emmett Till, Season 15, Episode 6 (Boston, MA: WGBH Educational Foundation, 2017), 18 mins
Description
This video contains an interview with Richard Heard about Emmett Till, an African-American teenager who was lynched in Mississippi at the age of 14 after reportedly flirting with a white woman.
Field of Study
Black Studies
Content Type
Interview
Contributor
Stanley Nelson, 1955-, Firelight Media, WGBH Boston
Author / Creator
Stanley Nelson, 1955-
Date Published / Released
2003, 2017
Publisher
WGBH Educational Foundation
Series
American Experience: The Murder of Emmett Till
Person Discussed
Richard Heard, 1941-, Emmett Till, 1941-1955, Mamie Till-Mobley, 1921-2003, Elvis Presley, 1935-1977
Topic / Theme
Lynching, Racism, School friends, Rock music, Popular culture, Race relations, U.S. Civil Rights Movement, 1954-, Emmett Till, Killed, Greenwood, MS, August 28, 1955, War and Violence, Race and Gender, Political and Social Movements, Post-war Era (1945–1960), African Americans, 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
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An Appeal to Conscience: America's Code of Caste a Disgrace to Democracy
written by Kelly Miller, 1863-1939 (New York, NY: Macmillan Company, 1918), 108 page(s)
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written by Kelly Miller, 1863-1939 (New York, NY: Macmillan Company, 1918), 108 page(s)
Field of Study
Black Studies
Content Type
Chapter
Author / Creator
Kelly Miller, 1863-1939
Date Published / Released
1918
Publisher
Macmillan Company
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