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Black Youth and Education

Abstract:: African American youth and education in Boston. Program consists of numerous community affairs segments, the most prominent of which is a panel discussion directed by Sarah-Ann Shaw on African American youth and education in Boston. Guests include Jean McGuire (Roxbury resident and only Black Pupil Adjustment Counselor for the Boston public school system), Gerald Hill (an African American teacher and nominee for Interim Project Director of the King-Timilty Coalition), Francine Mills (director of a vocational program for Operation Exodus), John Jackson (an African American teacher involved with experimental work-study program of Boston public schools), and Patricia Raynor (parent and member of the Parents' Education Committee). Additional segments include musical performances by Gwen Michaels and The Stark Reality, a poetry reading by Linda Hall, staff reflections on a recent African-style wedding in Boston, and a reading of the community news by Jacqueline Banks. Produced by Jim Boyd. Directed by Stan Lathan.

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'Blast from the Past' with Rhody McCoy

Abstract:: 'Blast from the Past' features an excerpt from a Sarah-Ann Shaw interview with Rhody McCoy. Best known as administrator of Ocean Hill-Brownsville, an experimental decentralized school district in Brooklyn with about 9,000 students, Mr. McCoy is an advocate of black community control of schools.

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Abstract:: Highland Park Free School. Program focuses on education as an 'equalizer' in America. Through segments that discuss the educational needs of the African American community, desegregation in public schools, and job discrimination, Program 112, illustrates the problems African Americans have had obtaining a good education. Program includes interview footage with Jim Cooper, a teacher at the Highland Park Free School, 'Commentary' by Sarah-Ann Shaw (in which she discusses Black thought in education), the 'Historical Minute' with Georgia State Representative Julian Bond (consisting of readings of historical facts related to Black education), a 'Political Note' on job satisfaction, job training, and workforce discrimination, an excerpt from the theater piece The Dozens, produced by WTTW TV, and segment interludes with Russell Tillman and Ric Mandrill (of the musical group Mandrill). Produced by Marita Rivero. Directed by Conrad White.

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Abstract:: Blast from the Past' with Raymond St. Jacques. Program is divided into two halves: the first consisting of a group interview with five African American football players from the New England Patriots, the second of newsmagazine-style segments. Guest host Tom 'Satch' Sanders talks with Ron Boulting, Mac Herron, Reggie Rucker, Sam Cunningham, and Leon Gray about their education, the violence of the game, preparing for a career after football, and the need for young players to recognize the value of an education (given the odds against playing professionally). Additional segments include 'Community Access' (on home improvement loans, lead poisoning, and requesting a housing inspection),'Blast from the Past' (with an excerpt from a 1970 interview with actor Raymond St. Jacques on Hollywood's prescribed roles for African American actors), the 'Community Calendar' (with community and cultural events listings), and 'Commentary' by Producer Marita Rivero on the need for African Americans to vote. Produced by Marita Rivero. Directed by Conrad White.

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Abstract:: 'Blast from the Past' with Rhody McCoy. Program is divided into two halves: the first consisting of two filmstrips related to the slave trade and the middle passage, the second of newsmagazine-style segments. In honor of Black History Month, Say Brother presents two filmstrips by the Afro Audiovisual Company of Boston: The Atlantic Slave Trade, Parts I and II (Middle Passage). Filmstrips discuss the events and conditions that led to the slave trade between the Americas and Africa, including the ways in which slaves were captured, the response of African kingdoms faced with the increased demand for slaves, and the way in which slaves were imprisoned, traded, branded, and delivered to buyers. Filmstrips touch upon the colonization of Africa by European countries as trade elevated, the impact on the culture and development of Africa due to the slave trade, and literature published to justify the slave trade that resulted in prejudice after slavery ended. Additional segments include 'Community Access' (about the Jamaica Plain-Roxbury Food Co-op), 'Blast from the Past' (with an excerpt from a Sarah-Ann Shaw interview with Rhody McCoy), and the 'Community Calendar.' Produced by Marita Rivero. Directed by Conrad White.