Keywords: Womens Studies
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1968 1978, Where Do We Go From Here?
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Abstract: David O. Ives discusses the origin of Say Brother on WGBH TelevisionSay Brother celebrates its tenth anniversary with a look at Boston and its African American community over the past decade -particularly changes in politics, social service agencies, employment rates, the educational system, and minority ... More »
Ancient African Kingdoms National
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Abstract: 'Dealin'' with African drummer Babatunde Olatunji. Program consists of numerous segments related to African heritage, the first of which is an excerpt from a filmstrip on the fall of the Songhay Empire in West Africa by the Afro Audiovisual Company of Boston. Additional segments include 'Bookbeat,' a ... More »
Angela Paige Cook comments on standardized testing
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Abstract: Angela Paige Cook, founder and director of Paige Academy, talks about the inherent racism of standardized tests for assessing intellect.
Annie Johnson
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Abstract: Fritz Wetherbee reports that Annie Johnson (Boston resident) will receive the Living Legacy Award in Washington DC. Wetherbee reports that Johnson grew up in Boston and organized domestic workers through the Women's Service Clubs of Boston in the 1960s. Wetherbee notes that Johnson led the workers on ... More »
Another Approach To Theatre
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Abstract: Al Jarreau performs 'You Don't See Me'Program focuses on three different African American theater productions. Host Barbara Barrow introduces the topic of Black theater and stage works Raisin (the Tony-Award-winning musical for 1974), The Black Dyad (about Black male and female relationships) and 'Theatre ... More »
Black Arts
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Abstract: Boston based artists discuss the meaning of Black art. Host Jim Spruill leads a discussion among 17 Boston-based artists on what Black art is and to whom the Black artist speaks. Group assembled includes Orma Jo Flint, Steve Hussein, Hakim Jami, Bob Nellums, Joanne Robinson, Robert Ruff, Joanne Sanders, ... More »
Black Youth and Education
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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 ... More »
Case of Justice, A (Pt. 2)
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Abstract: Dinizulu Kamau and Abdullah Khalil Sabree comment on the Hakim Jamal murder case. Part two of Say Brother's discussion of the harsh sentencing of African Americans in the Massachusetts court system. Program focuses on the history of the De Mau Mau (a Black Panthers-type group organized by African American ... More »
Community Fellows
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Abstract: Chuck Turner interview. Program focuses on the origin and work of the Community Fellows Program at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). Host Topper Carew interviews Frank Jones (Program Director of Community Fellows Program), Mel King (State Representative and Assistant Director of the Community ... More »
Community in Action
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Abstract: Action for Boston Community Development. Program discusses a variety of topics via a magazine-style format. Host John Slade introduces a moderated discussion led by Say Brother filmmaker Henry Johnson with Action for Boston Community Development (ABCD) employees Barbara Brydie, Arnett Waters, and Russell ... More »
'Dealin'' with African drummer Babatunde Olatunji
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Abstract: African drummer Babatunde Olatunji talks about the formation of the Olatunji Dancers, Singers and Drummers as a reaction to the misconceptions of Africans and the culture of Africa portrayed in the Hollywood films of the 1950s.
Desegregation
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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 ... More »
Eartha Kitt talks about her early childhood
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Abstract: Barbara Barrow-Murray interviews the vocalist and actress Eartha Kitt about her difficult childhood, her experience of not being a wanted child, and the pride she feels at having survived the prejudice of her childhood.
Education
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Abstract: Gregory Spence comments on new testing criteria for students. Host Barbara Barrow discusses the lack of communication between educators and students in the Boston school district, with community members Gregory Spence (an attorney for the City of Boston), Kenya Clemens (of the Youth Activities Commission), ... More »
Elma Lewis 25th Anniversary Celebration
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Abstract: 'Blast from the Past' with musician Jerry 'Iceman' Butler. Program focuses on the 25th Anniversary Celebration of the Elma Lewis School of Fine Arts, Roxbury, Mass. Host Matthew Goode (education specialist for the Committee of the Massachusetts Department of Education) speaks with Reverend George Thomas ... More »
Elma Lewis Black Poetry for Children
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Abstract: Elma Lewis reads the poem 'Sympathy' by Paul Lawrence Dunbar. Program is divided into two halves: the first featuring a 30-minute in-studio poetry reading by Elma Lewis, the second of magazine-style segments. Elma Lewis, Director of the National Center of Afro-American Artists, seated with children around ... More »
Elma Lewis reads the poem 'Sympathy' by Paul Lawrence Dunbar
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Abstract: Elma Lewis, Director of the National Center of Afro-American Artists, reads the poem 'Sympathy' by Paul Lawrence Dunbar to a group of children and then asks them what they think the poem means.
Eva Jessye: Black American Folk Music
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Abstract: Excerpts from a filmed interview with the African-American singer, composer, choral director and actress Eva Jessye as she reminisces about her early career.
Evening with Eartha Kitt, An
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Abstract: Eartha Kitt talks about her early childhood. Host Barbara Barrow-Murray speaks with vocalist and actress Eartha Kitt, in Boston with the production of Timbuktu! Topics include Timbuktu! as an extension of Kitt's Kismet, how long the show has been traveling, her role in Timbuktu! , the music in the production, ... More »
Football
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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 ... More »
