African American

Deconstruct and Celebrate the Poetry of Gil Scott Heron

Airs at: Fri, 11/04/2016 at 8:00pm - 10:00pm

Produced for: From the Grassroots

Gilbert "Gil" Scott-Heron (April 1, 1949 – May 27, 2011) Mr. Scott-Heron established much of the attitude and the stylistic vocabulary that would characterize the socially conscious work of early rap groups like Public Enemy and Boogie Down Productions. And he has remained... Read more

Ball of Confusion (Election?! Edition)

Airs at: Fri, 11/04/2016 at 12:00am - 3:00am

Produced for: The Sacred Circle "TEMENOS"

Temptations sing: "One, two, one, two, three, four, ow People moving out, people moving in Why, because of the color of their skin Run, run, run but you sure can't hide An eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth Vote for me and I'll set you free Rap on, brother, rap on ... Read more

Bread and Roses

Airs at: Fri, 10/21/2016 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Produced for: Bread and Roses

Independent filmmaker Gigi Williams, actress Ashley Williams, and counselor Dori Lyon talk about making the new short film "Angela's Sacred Heart." The film is based on Gigi's experiences with sexual assault, and the role of Gigi is played by her real-life daughter, Ashley.... Read more

The Winged Histories by Sofia Samatar

Airs at: Thu, 12/15/2016 at 11:00am - 12:00pm

Produced for: Between The Covers

"If you love stories but distrust them, if you love language and can also see how it is used as a tool or a weapon in the maintenance of status quo, then read The Winged Histories."— Marion Deeds, Fantasy Literature; "Told by four different women, it is a story of war; ... Read more

Carol Anderson, author of "White Rage," on Racism in the US in the Context of the Presidential Campaign

Airs at: Wed, 10/12/2016 at 9:30am - 10:00am

Produced for: Political Perspectives

In the first half-hour, author and professor Carol Anderson rejoins the Project Censored Show to discuss structural racism in the US, especially in the context of the presidential campaign. Carol Anderson is Professor of African-American Studies at Emory University in At... Read more

"The Black Panthers: Portraits from an Unfinished Revolution"

Airs at: Mon, 10/10/2016 at 8:00am - 9:00am

Produced for: More Talk Radio

Guest host Jo Ann Hardesty interviews Bryan Shih, co-author with Yohuru Williams of "The Black Panthers: Portraits from an Unfinished Revolution." October 2016 marks the Fiftieth Anniversary of the founding of the Black Panthers. Jo Ann and Bryan will discuss the Panther... Read more

Bobby Seale on The Black Panther Party

Airs at: Tue, 10/11/2016 at 9:00am - 10:00am

Produced for: Alternative Radio

Bobby Seale, along with Huey P. Newton, started the Black Panther Party. He was the organization's first chairman. October 2016 marks the founding of the Black Panther Party which captured the imagination of millions in the U.S. and around the world in the sixties and s... Read more

African-American Male School Adaptability Crisis

Airs at: Thu, 10/06/2016 at 11:30am - 12:00pm

Produced for: Black Book Talk

Author Joe L. Rempson, states: "Division and differences marked both the founding of our nation and the adaptation of our people. However, the fathers of our nation's founding were able to compromise and overcome their differences. Not so of our African American Adaptation... Read more

The Old Mole Variety Hour for October 3, 2016

Airs at: Mon, 10/03/2016 at 9:00am - 10:00am

Produced for: Old Mole Variety Hour

Denise Morris Hosts this Episode of the Old Mole which includes these segments: Bill Resnick talks with Teressa Raiford about the value of Black lives and the need for protest Desiree Hellegers talks with Dan Handleman about the proposed Portland police contract terms ... Read more

Michael Harriot on Black Citizens and the Second Amendment

Airs at: Mon, 10/03/2016 at 9:00am - 10:00am

Produced for: Old Mole Variety Hour

Laurie Mercier talks with Michael Harriot, a writer, podcaster, spoken-word poet, and editor-in-chief of NegusWhoRead. In 2013 he began hosting "The Black One" podcast and it has grown to become one of the most-listened to podcasts in Black America. They discuss Black Am... Read more