Listen to New Voices on Studs Terkel our partnership with 826CHI-here! Read the Story
Wood, the first (ca. 1950s) Executive Secretary of the Chicago Housing Authority, about her experiences as a social worker in the United States and at international programs funded by the Ford Foundation, and about public housing.
Wood, the first (ca. 1950s) Executive Secretary of the Chicago Housing Authority, about her experiences as a social worker in the United States and at international programs funded by the Ford Foundation, and about public housing.
The author and oral historian joins Studs to discuss her book, Black Sheep and Kissing Cousins: How Our Family Stories Shape Us.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations
The distinguished American soprano talks about how she prepares for certain roles and collaborations.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations
The poet and professor tells Studs about her rural Wisconsin upbringing and her appreciation for regional literary styles.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations
A discussion of Gospel music in Chicago and Langston Hughes' play, Black Nativity.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations
The distinguished lawyer and former Chicago alderman reflects on his long career, before being honored at an NAACP Legal Defense Fund event at the Continental Plaza Hotel. Studs includes a clip of W.E.B. DuBois speaking.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations
The renowned Old Testament scholar and archaeologist was also a noted collector of folk musical traditions. Here, he shares some stories and songs from his boyhood in Missouri.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations