Du Nord Craft Spirits And Cocktail Room
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On this edition of In Black America, producer/host John L. Hanson Jr. speaks with Chris Montana, owner and head distiller Du Nord Craft Spirits, located in Minneapolis, Minn.
Montana talks about waking up one morning and deciding he wanted to make booze, being the only African-American craft distiller, and mixing his wife's rural upbringing with his urban experience to create a family business.
RISE And NFL Super Bowl Town Hall
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On this edition of In Black America, producer/host John L. Hanson Jr. presents highlights of Rise and NFL 3rd annual Super Bowl Town Hall featuring NFL players and executives.
Founded in 2015 by Miami Dolphins owner Stephen M. Ross, the Ross Initiative in Sports for Equality (RISE) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to harnessing the unifying power of sports to improve race relations and drive social progress.
The 31st Super Bowl Breakfast, Featuring The Bart Starr Award
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On this edition of In Black America, producer/host John L. Hanson Jr. presents highlights of the 31st Super Bowl Breakfast, in which Baltimore Ravens tight end Benjamin Watson received The Athletes in Action/Bart Starr Award. Bart Starr Jr. and former NFL head coach Tony Dungy were also guests at the event.
In his acceptance speech, Watson talked about his family, his faith and his community.
The Green Book Of South Carolina
On this edition of In Black America, producer/host John L. Hanson Jr. speaks with Strauss Moore Shiple, project director with the South Carolina's Olde English District, and Louis Venters, professor of African-America and American history at Francis Marion University.
The Woman Who Changed Public Transportation In The Big Apple
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On this edition of In Black America, producer/host John L. Hanson Jr. speaks with Amy Hill Hearth, journalist and author of Streetcar to Justice: How Elizabeth Jennings Won the Right to Ride in New York.
Hearth talks about Elizabeth Jennings' refusal to leave a segregated streetcar in Manhattan, how the African-American community of New York came together to fight segregation in public transportation, and how a future president represented Jennings in court.
The Origin Of The Word 'Woke'
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On this edition of In Black America, producer/host John L. Hanson Jr. speaks with Elijah Watson, news editor for the New York-based black culture website Okayplayer. The word "woke," is an African-American colloquialism that is now defined as "aware of and actively attentive to important facts and issues."
Watson talks about William Melvin Kelley, the man who coined the word "woke," how the word came about and why he took on this project.
The First African-American Woman Texas Ranger
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On this edition of In Black America, producer/host John L. Hanson Jr. speaks with Dr. Christine Nix, assistant professor and program coordinator of Criminal Justice at the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor, and the first African-American woman Texas Ranger.
Nix talks about being the first African-American woman hired by the Rangers, spending time in the Army Reserves and her 25 years in law enforcement.
The Price For Their Pound Of Flesh
On this edition of In Black America, producer/host John L. Hanson Jr. speaks with Dr. Daina Ramey Berry, associate professor of history and African and African diaspora studies at the University of Texas at Austin, and author of The Price for Their Pound of Flesh.
Berry talks about the domestic cadaver trade; how enslaved people responded to being appraised, bartered and sold; and the economic value of enslaved people.
The Decreasing Number Of African-American Teachers
On this edition of In Black America, producer/host John L. Hanson Jr. speaks with Dr. Valerie Hill-Jackson, clinical professor in the Department of Teaching, Learning & Culture at Texas A&M University and author of a new study that examines the decreasing number of African-American teachers in the nation's public school system.
A Tribute To The 'Queen Of R&B' Ruth Brown
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On this edition of In Black America, producer/host John L. Hanson Jr. presents a tribute to the late Ruth Brown, R&B singer-songwriter and actress.
Brown talks about running away from home, recording for Atlantic Records and suing for royalties.
On this edition of In Black America, producer/host John L. Hanson Jr. presents a tribute to the late Alexander Murray Palmer Haley. Haley's quest to learn more about his family history resulted in the Pulitzer Prize-winning book Roots: The Saga of an American Family.
'Ms. Pat' Williams On Her Evolution From Drug Dealer To Comedian
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On this edition of In Black America, producer/host John L. Hanson Jr. speaks with Patricia "Ms. Pat" Williams, stand-up comedian, actress and author of Rabbit: The Autobiography of Ms. Pat.
Williams talks about her journey growing up in an illegal liquor house, being shot twice, selling drugs and turning her life around.
The Life And Legacy Of Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.
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On this edition of In Black America, producer/host John L. Hanson Jr. presents a tribute to the late Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Featured on the program are former United Nations Ambassador Andrew Young, the Rev. Jesse Jackson, former President Barack Obama, and D' Army Bailey.
Soar! With Bishop T.D. Jakes
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On this edition of In Black America, producer/host John L. Hanson Jr. speaks with Bishop T.D. Jakes, senior pastor of The Potter's House and author of Soar!: Build Your Vision From The Ground Up.
Bishop Jakes talks about your life purpose, entrepreneurial drive and personal/professional satisfaction.
Dr. Noliwe Rooks On The Business Of Public Education (Part II)
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On this edition of In Black America, producer/host John L. Hanson Jr. concludes his conversation with Dr. Noliwe Rooks, director of American studies and associate professor of Africana studies at Cornell University and author of Cutting School: Privatization, Segregation and The End of Public Education.
Rooks talks about the making and unmaking of public education, the corporate takeover of education and school choice.
Dr. Noliwe Rooks On The Business Of Public Education
On this edition of In Black America, producer/host John L. Hanson Jr. speaks with Dr. Noliwe Rooks, director of American Studies and associate professor of Africana Studies at Cornell University, and author of Cutting School: Privatization, Segregation and The End of Public Education.
Rooks talks about the making and unmaking of public education, corporate takeover of education, and school choice.
Michael Hurd On Texas Black High School Football
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On this edition of In Black America, producer/host John L. Hanson Jr. speaks with Michael Hurd, director for the Texas Institute for the Preservation of History and Culture at Prairie View A&M University and author of Thursday Night Lights: The Story of Black High School Football in Texas.
Hurd talks Prairie View Interscholastic League, black high school football in Texas, and the players who made their way into the National Football League and the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
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On this edition of In Black America, producer/host John L. Hanson Jr. presents a tribute to screen and stage legends Ossie Davis and Ruby Dee. Davis died on Feb. 4, 2005. He was 87; Dee died on June 11, 2014 at 91.
Davis and Dee talk about their careers, the civil rights movement, race-conscious issues and family life.
Remembering The Late Dick Gregory (Part II)
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In honor of comedian and human rights activist Dick Gregory, In Black America concludes an encore presentation of an interview and keynote address marking the 50th anniversary of the Sweatt v. Painter decision, which successfully challenged the "separate but equal" system of segregation.
The program originally aired in May 2000.
Gregory died on Aug. 19, 2017. He was 84.
Remembering The Late Dick Gregory
In honor of comedian and human rights activist Dick Gregory, In Black America presents an encore presentation of an interview and keynote address marking the 50th anniversary of the Sweatt v. Painter decision, which successfully challenged the "separate but equal" system of segregation.
The Prince Of Sophisticated Soul: Will Downing
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On this edition of In Black America, producer/host John L. Hanson Jr. speaks with singer/songwriter Will Downing.
Downing talks about his longevity in the music business, the serious health issues he experiences and his new CD "Soul Survivor."
Judge Robert L. Wilkins On The Anniversary Of The African-American History Museum's Opening
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On this edition of In Black America, producer/host John L. Hanson Jr. speaks to the Honorable Robert L. Wilkins, district judge for the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit and author of Long Road to Hard Truth: The 100-Year Mission to Create the National Museum of African American History and Culture.
Judge Wilkins talks about the anniversary of the opening of the national museum in Washington, D.C., racial politics concerning African-Americans, and the taking down of monuments.
Dr. Tracy Randall On Faith, Cancer And His New CD
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On this edition of In Black America, producer/host John L. Hanson Jr. speaks with entertainment attorney Dr. Tracy Randall, Ph.D. The Grammy-nominated songwriter and gospel recording artist is a cancer survivor.
Randall talks about his struggle with bipolar disorder, battling cancer and his spiritual growth.
Yvette Miley On Why Diversity Matters In Newsroom Decision-Making
On this edition of In Black America, producer/host John L. Hanson Jr. speaks with Yvette M. Miley, senior vice president for MSNBC & NBC News, and the 2017 recipient of the Chuck Stone Lifetime Achievement Award from the National Association of Black Journalists.
Miley talks about the importance of people of color in decision-making positions in the newsroom, her journey from a volunteer position at the Florida Photo News to NBC and the symbolic importance of the Chuck Stone Award.
Activist Phill Wilson On HIV/AIDS, 30 Years Later
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On this edition of In Black America, producer/host John L. Hanson Jr. speaks with Phill Wilson, president and chief executive officer of the Black AIDS Institute, decades after the virus was first discovered.
Jarrett Bell On The NFL Draft, Sports Journalism And Colin Kaepernick (Part II)
On this edition of In Black America, producer/host John L. Hanson Jr. concludes his conversation with Jarrett Bell, NFL columnist with USA Today Sports and a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame selection committee, about becoming a sports reporter, the National Football League and Colin Kaepernick.
Jarrett Bell On The NFL Draft, Sports Journalism And Colin Kaepernick
By John L. Hanson Jr. • Oct 4, 2017
On this edition of In Black America, producer/host John L. Hanson Jr. speaks with Jarrett Bell, NFL columnist with USA Today and a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame selection committee, about becoming a sports reporter, the National Football League and the controversy surrounding former San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick.
Elva Diane Green On Her Father Eddie Green The Pioneering Black Filmmaker And Songwriter (Part 2)
By John L. Hanson Jr. • Sep 27, 2017
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On this edition of In Black America, producer/host John L. Hanson Jr. concludes his conversation with Elva Diane Green, daughter of Eddie Green and author of Eddie Green: The Rise of an Early 1900's Black American Entertainment Pioneer.
Elva Diane Green On Her Father Eddie Green, The Pioneering Black Filmmaker And Songwriter
On this edition of In Black America, producer/host John L. Hanson Jr. speaks with Elva Diane Green, daughter of Eddie Green and author of Eddie Green: The Rise of an Early 1900's Black American Entertainment Pioneer.
Radio And TV Icon Donnie Simpson On The Lost 'Flavor' Of Radio And 40 Years In The Business
On this edition of In Black America, producer/host John L. Hanson Jr. speaks with radio and television veteran Donnie Simpson about growing up in Detroit, becoming a DJ at the age of 15 and being a part of cable television history at the launch of BET.