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Studs Terkel joins the Evanston Township High Schools' "The spirit of soul" with musical director Avon Gillespie
1970 Studs Terkel listens in on Evanston Township High Schools', soul choral group, "The Spirit of Soul" as they rehearse for an upcoming concert. Musical director, Avon Gillespie, describes how the vocal improvisation of "The Spirit of Soul" singers brings an on the spot sense of joy. This reflection of African Heritage through song closes the gap between Africa and American shores and teaches Black people that their heritage is real, alive, and strong!
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Adam Makowicz discusses his career
Jan. 18, 1982 This is an interview with Adam Makowicz (Polish musician) in which he talks about the formation of his music career on jazz.
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Hollie Brock and Jim Potter both paraplegics, discuss what it is to "be" a paraplegic
1968 Mr. Brock, a recreational therapist, and Mr. Hollie, a nurse, discuss paraplegia. Each of the gentlemen discuss the individual accidents that caused their injuries, their recovery and how they got through it. They talk to Studs about the things they enjoy doing and goals they are trying to reach.
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Allison Davis anthropologist, writer and educator, discusses his book "Leadership, Love and Aggression"
Sep. 26, 1983 Discussing the book "Leadership, love and aggression. As the twig is bent: the psychological factors in the making of four black leaders - Frederick Douglas, W.E.B. Du Bois, Richard Wright and Martin Luther King Jr." with the anthropologist-author Allison Davis.
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Discussing "Dossier : the Secret Files They Keep on You" and interviewing the author Aryeh Neier
Mar. 31, 1975 Discussing "Dossier : the Secret Files They Keep on You" and interviewing the author Aryeh Neier.
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Helmut Frenz discusses Amnesty International
Sep. 22, 1980 Discussing Amnesty International with Helmut Frenz.
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Barbara Reynolds discusses her book "Jesse Jackson, the Man, the Movement, the Myth"
May. 27, 1975 Discussing "Jesse Jackson, the Man, the Movement, the Myth" and interviewing the author Barbara Reynolds.
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Bob Greene discusses his book "Billion Dollar Baby"
Nov. 20, 1974 Journalist Bob Greene joins Studs Terkel to talk about his book “Billion Dollar Baby” and about his experience on tour with rock and roll band Alice Cooper. Greene talks about the band’s inception and their grotesque performance style, and comments on society’s (particularly the youth’s) acceptance and adoration of this band despite their violent message, and the irony of that adoration. Studs connects the band’s success to the society’s acceptance to the Vietnam War.
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Derek Freeman discusses the book "Margaret Mead and Samoa"
Mar. 15, 1983 Discussing the book "Margaret Mead and Samoa the making and unmaking of an anthropological myth" with the author Derek Freeman.
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David Brokensha discusses African literature and writers ; part 1
Dec. 19, 1960 David Brokensha discusses the books "The Palm Wine Drinkard" by Amos Tutuola, "Things Fall Apart" by Chinua Achebe, and "The Dark Child" by Camara Laye. David Brokensha reads excerpts from "The Palm Wine Drinkard" and "The Dark Child".