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Nathan Wright discusses Black power ; part 1

BROADCAST: 1967 | DURATION: 00:50:05

Synopsis

Author and scholar Nathan Wright discusses black power and identity and his book, “Black Power and Urban Unrest.” Wright talks about the importance of identity in the Black community; leadership; violence and poverty in urban Black communities; the importance of higher education for Blacks; and the nature of power and how its creative use can bring about social change.

Details

Broadcast Date
1967

Physical Format
1 sound tape reel (ca. 60 min.) : 5 in.

Duration
50 minutes, 5 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

Race Relations Urban Life American History & Politics African American History & Culture

Tags

WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Wright, Nathan--Interviews Wright, Nathan African Americans Black power--United States. Audiotapes. Radio programs. Black Power and Urban Unrest Social identity Welfare Race riots Higher education March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom (1963 : Washington, D.C.) Land Grant College Act Morrill Act

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