Between Civil War and Civil Rights. When the U.S. first faced the question of what role millions of free African-Americans should play in society, the news press was itself in transition. The popular "penny-press" was beginning to replace newspapers that were connected to political parties. The change would bring new standards to the news media. … Continued
Episode Three: "And Sing!"This episode explores the rising arc and initial changes in Black choral music by looking at the Benedict and Kentucky State College Choirs, as well as the early professional choirs. We examine the work and influence of composers and directors like John Work-the-Third, Eva Jessye, Hall Johnson, and Harry T. Burleigh. We … Continued
American as Apple Pie: How Segregation and Terror Lost, 1940 – 54 This absorbing documentary demonstrates that equality under the law became viable for African Americans only after public opinion and federal policy had been turned against the white terror that enforced segregation and the denial of constitutional rights. The program illuminates the mid-century battle … Continued
Pacifica Radio celebrates International Women’s Day: Voices from women around the Pacifica Radio Network, hosted by Deepa Fernandes.
Pacifica Radio celebrates International Women’s Day: Voices from women around the Pacifica Radio Network, hosted by Deepa Fernandes.
Pacifica Radio celebrates International Women’s Day: Voices from women around the Pacifica Radio Network, hosted by Deepa Fernandes.
Episode Two: "The Legend Grows." In this episode we explore the lives, work and accomplishments of some of the college choir directors and composers – such individuals as William Levi Dawson at Tuskegee Institute, and R. Nathaniel Dett, first at Hampton Institute, then later at Bennett College. We profile a number of other college choirs, … Continued
Race with History: A KPFA Special Broadcast
KPFA’s interim general manager Lemlem Rijio and interim program director Sasha Lilley will give a report to the listeners on the state of the station and hear your questions and comments.
