The renowned Harvard professor talks about the relevance of Black History Month, what it really means to be an American, and whether we're really in a post-racial America.
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How the church has figured in the lives of black women battling racism and sexism, from the days of slavery to the present.
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An alliance of composers has put together music for the vocalist Tara Nova, using the texts of black poets like Langston Hughes.
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Lt. Gov. Mitch Landrieu won the election by a wide margin and became the first white man to hold the position since his father, Moon Landrieu, left office in 1978.
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Sometimes deeds read "whites only." In Seattle, Asian restrictions were common, while Hispanics were the target in Los Angeles. The discriminatory language is no longer enforceable, but the words remain a painful reminder. The clauses are so difficult to remove that in most cases only a state legislature can do it.
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Scores of billboards with an alarming message “Black children are an endangered species” have been erected in the Atlanta area.
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Mr. Obadele was a leader of the militant movement for slavery reparations and black separatism.
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The blacks who are enraged by “Precious” have probably figured out that this film wasn’t meant for them.
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Harvard University is known for its top notch academics, but not exactly as the hotbed of hoops excellence. It has been more than 60 years since the nation's top-ranked academic institution has been invited to compete in the NCAA March Madness tournament. But that could change this year, thanks, in part, to star basketball player Jeremy Lin, who some say has a shot to going to the NBA. Host Michel Martin talks with Lin about his skills on the court and some of the racism he's faced as an Asian-American player.
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Called the hippest trip in America, "Soul Train," the iconic dance and music performance program that showcased numerous black artists, put the step in the most popular dances, and showcased fashion that everyone had to have. The institution turns 40 this year and VH1 will commemorate the anniversary with a documentary about the influence and reach of "Soul Train" to urban audiences. Host Michel Martin speaks with the project's director J. Kevin Swain, and 1980s R&B/Pop artist Jody Watley, whom the program boosted to stardom, eventually earning her a Grammy-award winning artist.
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The play “Neighbors,” a study of black identity and self-loathing, may come as one of the most sustained shocks of this theater season.
Posted in Main | February 3rd, 2010 No Comments »