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  • Stokely Carmichael

    Stokely Carmichael, Charlie Cobb, and Courtland Cox discuss the SNCC ; part 1

    Jul. 23, 1965

    Stokely Carmichael, Charlie Cobb, and Courtland Cox discuss civil rights and African Americans in politics. Discussing the philosophy of SNCC.

  • Horace Cayton

    Horace Cayton discusses Long Old Road: An Autobiography ; part 2

    Sep. 7, 1966

    Horace Cayton discusses his autobiography Long Old Road, part 2 of 3. Includes song "Take This Hammer" by Big Bill Broonzy.

  • Discussing race relations in the workplace with Clarence Page and Charles Hamilton

    Mar. 29, 1990
  • Discussing the book "Those Pullman Blues: An Oral History of the African American Railroad Attendant"with the David Perata and guests

    Feb. 17, 1997
  • Discussing the book "I've Got the Light of Freedom: The Organizing Tradition and the Mississippi Freedom Struggle" with Professor Charles M. Payne

    Jun. 20, 1995
  • Mrs. Bailey Bishop and Edith Neisser talk about education of children, part 1

    1965

    Part 1 of a series sponsored by the national conference of Christians and Jews Titles discussed include "Rearing the Child of Good Will" and "The Child and the Changing World." Includes interviews of Mrs. Bailey Bishop and Edith Neisser. They discuss the importance of an open mind and accepting environment in education and at home, and how this helps the children to accept change as it happens. Excerpt of "Jimmy" discussing his feelings about school (unsure of record number the quote comes from).

  • Mrs. Bailey Bishop and Edith Neisser talk about education of children, part 2

    1965

    Part 2 of a series sponsored by the national conference of Christians and Jews. Includes "Rearing the Child of Good Will" and "The Child and the Changing World." Mrs. Bailey Bishop and Ms. Neisser discuss the importance of an open mind and a accepting environment in education and at home, and how this helps the children to accept change as it happens.

  • Laurie Abraham

    Interview with Laurie Abraham

    Oct. 1, 1993

    Interviewing author Laurie Abraham.

  • Discussing the "Chicago Schools Challenge " and interviewing James Clement, Mrs. Barry Norton, and Pearl Shaw ; part 2

    1965
  • Peter Sellars

    Peter Sellars discusses his production of "The Merchant of Venice"

    Sep. 14, 1994

    Peter Sellars talks about his production of "The Merchant of Venice." Peter Sellars also compares Los Angeles California to the world of "The Merchant of Venice". Sellars also discusses the history of the Jewish people, immigrants, the ghetto, and race relations.

  • Robert Theobald discusses his books “Teg’s 1994” and “An Alternative Future for America II”

    Apr. 30, 1970

    Economist Robert Theobald discusses changes in society, the future’s outlook, and his books “Teg’s 1994” and “An Alternative Future for America II” with Studs Terkel.

  • Rev. Albert B. Cleage, Jr.

    Reverend Albert B. Cleage, Jr. discusses his book "the Black Messiah"

    1967

    Discussing the book "the Black Messiah" with the author Reverend Albert B. Cleage, Jr. He discusses the African American church and theology. He also discusses broader topics such as civil rights and African American history. Includes a clip of an interview with a woman named Mrs. Alexander at the beginning. Includes a clip of the song "Beulah Land" sung by the Georgia Sea Island Singers.

  • James Clement, Mrs. Barry Norton, and Pearl Shaw discuss Chicago schools

    1965

    Discussing the "Chicago Schools Challenge " and interviewing James Clement, Mrs. Barry Norton, and Pearl Shaw.

  • Discussing the book "The harder we run" with the author William Harris

    Jan. 21, 1982

    Discussing the book "The harder we run" with the author William Harris.

  • Ira B. Harkey

    Ira B. Harkey discusses the south, civil rights, race relations, racism, his newspaper, and his career ; part 1

    1966

    Ira B. Harkey discusses the south, civil rights, race relations, racism, his newspaper, and his career. Includes Ira Harkey reading his writing from his newspaper the Mississippi "Chronicle-Star."

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