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Alfreda Wells, the youngest child of Ida B. Wells-Barnett, talks about her mother's life and work as an investigative journalist and strong champion of civil and women's rights. This version does not have music.
Albert John Luthuli, President of the African National Congress, Nobel Peace Prize winner, and Zulu Chief, discusses politics of South Africa. The interview includes discussions about his early life and education, and his teaching career, becoming chief of the Zulus, and working as the President of the African National Congress. He also explains his thoughts on peaceful methods of fighting against discrimination and apartheid in South Africa.
Interviewing a young white cabbie and farewell comments on the plane ride home when Studs traveled home from Montgomery, Alabama.
The American author, historian, and ethnic studies scholar talks with Studs about his book, A Different Mirror: A History of Multicultural America.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations
The American historian and journalist spent a number of years of reflecting on the topics that make up his collection of essays - Race, Rock & Religion. Here, he talks with Studs about the connections between people like Elvis Presley, Martin Luther King Jr., and Billy Graham. This program includes a clip from an interview with Rev. Will Campbell.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations