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An audiovisual record offers the unique and significant documentation of changing street vernaculars and the evolution of new forms of interpersonal communication. ABJ shows trace the transformation of letters and language in the black community through the ideas and reflections of important authors and speakers. The sermonic rhetoric of black ministers-turned-politicians and the formal styles of academic discourse are contrasted with the languages of family, neighborhood, and street that germinated new forms of music and literature.
Colored People's Time 2 (October 23, 1968)Guests: Stokely Carmichael, John Conyers, Wild Bill Davis, Harry Edwards, Inkster Community Choir, CLR James, John Lewis, Kent Martin, Hal McKinney, Martha Jean Steinberg, Rosalyn Russell, The Brothers of Soul, Lorenzo Wright, William Watson
Host: Tony Brown, Sandy Lawrence, Reginald Wilson
Producer : Gilbert Maddox, Tony Brown
Duration: 01:01:01
Description: This program from the fall of 1968 is interesting for a variety of reasons. It's wide-ranging content mix of news, music, fashion, theater and cultural commentary offers fascinating insight into the concerns and interests of Detroit's African American community of the period. In addition, it provides an enlightening example of local television production style in the late 1960s. Moreover, the program is remarkable for the number of cast and crew members who went on to notable careers in the mass media and academia.
Colored People's Time 13 (January 22, 1969)
Guests: The Contemporary Jazz Quintet, Eugene Eda, William Walker, The CPT Players, Kent Martin, Carmen Murphy, James Catchings, Joanne Robinson
Host: Tony Brown, Sandy Lawrence, Abe Ulmer
Producer : Tony Brown
Duration: 01:01:47
Description: This show features an investigative segment on the black middle class (00:11:12), a piece on black history, a performance by the CPT Players - led by Kent Martin, and dramatic poetry readings. Abe Ulmer delivers the news, and Sandy Lawrence provides a snapshot of Detroit's upcoming events in the Grapevine feature.
Guests include the Contemporary Jazz Quintet, a local group that will be recording a jazz blue note album (00:03:02-00:08:19); Chicago artists Eugene Eda and William Walker; and the CPT Players.
Guests: The Contemporary Jazz Quintet, Eugene Eda, William Walker, The CPT Players, Kent Martin, Carmen Murphy, James Catchings, Joanne Robinson
Host: Tony Brown, Sandy Lawrence, Abe Ulmer
Producer : Tony Brown
Duration: 01:01:47
Description: This show features an investigative segment on the black middle class (00:11:12), a piece on black history, a performance by the CPT Players - led by Kent Martin, and dramatic poetry readings. Abe Ulmer delivers the news, and Sandy Lawrence provides a snapshot of Detroit's upcoming events in the Grapevine feature.
Guests include the Contemporary Jazz Quintet, a local group that will be recording a jazz blue note album (00:03:02-00:08:19); Chicago artists Eugene Eda and William Walker; and the CPT Players.
Alex Haley: The Man Behind The Roots (1977)Guests: Alex Haley
Host: Ron Scott
Producer : Tony Mottley
Duration: 00:30:07
Description: This special broadcast from 1977 features an extended interview with Alex Haley, author of Roots and The Autobiography of Malcolm X.
Fannie Lou Hamer (1977)
Guests: Pearl Cleage
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Duration: 00:12:06
Description: Clips from several different segments: an obituary of Fannie Lou Hamer, an interview with Pearl Cleage, poetry by Arna Bontemps, a slideshow of black artists and political figures, and a slideshow of African art. None of the clips are complete segments.
Guests: Pearl Cleage
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Duration: 00:12:06
Description: Clips from several different segments: an obituary of Fannie Lou Hamer, an interview with Pearl Cleage, poetry by Arna Bontemps, a slideshow of black artists and political figures, and a slideshow of African art. None of the clips are complete segments.
Street News Dance (September 20, 1978)
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Duration: 00:05:46
Description: Footage of a performance that combines dance, music, and poetry.
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Duration: 00:05:46
Description: Footage of a performance that combines dance, music, and poetry.
Ntozake Shange and Tessie Hill (December 22, 1978)
Guests: Ntozake Shange, Tessie Hill
Host: Ron Scott
Producer : Ron Scott
Duration: 00:31:10
Description: Host Ron Scott and guest Ntozake Shange discuss Shange's play. Also, Tessie Hill talks about her music.
Guests: Ntozake Shange, Tessie Hill
Host: Ron Scott
Producer : Ron Scott
Duration: 00:31:10
Description: Host Ron Scott and guest Ntozake Shange discuss Shange's play. Also, Tessie Hill talks about her music.
Ossie Davis (1980)Guests: Ossie Davis
Host: Gene Elzy
Producer : Deborah Ray
Duration: 00:28:55
Description: This features an interview with actor Ossie Davis about his career and his upcoming PBS television series, "Ossie and Ruby," which he has created with his wife, actress Ruby Dee.
To Be Woman, Gifted, and Black: From One Generation to Another (1980)Guests: Lena Horne, Nikki Giovanni
Host: Gene Elzy
Producer : Alfa Harrison, Deborah Ray
Duration: 00:28:57
Description: This show features interviews with Lena Horne and Nikki Giovanni about their careers, work, and what it means to be a black woman in modern-day society.
Yours for the Revolution, Jack London (1983)
Guests: Chuck Portz
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Duration: 01:21:36
Description: A play about Jack London.
Guests: Chuck Portz
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Duration: 01:21:36
Description: A play about Jack London.
Illiteracy and Black English (1985)
Guests: James Jr Smith, Delores Grant, Janet Morton, Steve Chennault, Jack Daniel
Host: Ed Gordon, Darryl Wood [bio]Darryl Wood hosted the show for ten years from 1988 to 1998 under the title American Black Journal. His shows focused on the skills and talents of many of the nation's leading African-American business people.
Producer : Dianne Hudson
Duration: 00:59:16
Description: This show focuses on adult illiteracy and the use of Black English as a language.
Guests include Janet Morton, the literacy co-coordinator for Detroit Public Schools; Delores Grant, a student at the Literacy Volunteers of America; James Smith Jr., a tutor for the Literacy Volunteers of America; Steve Chennault, a sociolinguist; and Jack Daniel, an associate professor of communication at the University of Pittsburg.
Guests: James Jr Smith, Delores Grant, Janet Morton, Steve Chennault, Jack Daniel
Host: Ed Gordon, Darryl Wood [bio]Darryl Wood hosted the show for ten years from 1988 to 1998 under the title American Black Journal. His shows focused on the skills and talents of many of the nation's leading African-American business people.
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Producer : Dianne Hudson
Duration: 00:59:16
Description: This show focuses on adult illiteracy and the use of Black English as a language.
Guests include Janet Morton, the literacy co-coordinator for Detroit Public Schools; Delores Grant, a student at the Literacy Volunteers of America; James Smith Jr., a tutor for the Literacy Volunteers of America; Steve Chennault, a sociolinguist; and Jack Daniel, an associate professor of communication at the University of Pittsburg.
Black vs. African American (February 13, 1989)
Guests: Ali Mazrui, John Hendrik (voice only) Clarke, Ed Vaughn, Joe (voice only) Madison
Host: Trudy Gallant
Producer : James Jackson
Duration: 00:27:43
Description: Host Trudy Gallant and guests Ed Vaughn, Dr. Ali Mazrui, Dr. John Hendrik Clarke, and Joe Madison discuss the use of the term "African American".
Guests: Ali Mazrui, John Hendrik (voice only) Clarke, Ed Vaughn, Joe (voice only) Madison
Host: Trudy Gallant
Producer : James Jackson
Duration: 00:27:43
Description: Host Trudy Gallant and guests Ed Vaughn, Dr. Ali Mazrui, Dr. John Hendrik Clarke, and Joe Madison discuss the use of the term "African American".
20th Anniversary Special (September 25, 1989)
Guests: Tony Brown, Gil Maddox, Abe Ulmer, Ron Scott, Juanita Anderson, George (voice only) Martin
Host: Trudy Gallant
Producer : James Jackson
Duration: 00:59:38
Description: This show is about the history of Detroit Black Journal, and is filled with clips from old shows.
Guests include the first host of the show, Tony Brown, Gil Maddox, who originally wrote the proposal for the show, Abe Ulmer, another host of CPT, Juanita Anderson, former executive producer of DBJ, Ron Scott, former producer and host of DBJ, and George Martin, who worked on CPT and DBJ.
Guests: Tony Brown, Gil Maddox, Abe Ulmer, Ron Scott, Juanita Anderson, George (voice only) Martin
Host: Trudy Gallant
Producer : James Jackson
Duration: 00:59:38
Description: This show is about the history of Detroit Black Journal, and is filled with clips from old shows.
Guests include the first host of the show, Tony Brown, Gil Maddox, who originally wrote the proposal for the show, Abe Ulmer, another host of CPT, Juanita Anderson, former executive producer of DBJ, Ron Scott, former producer and host of DBJ, and George Martin, who worked on CPT and DBJ.
Black Images, Stereotypes and Media (1991)
Guests: John Conyers Jr, Don Barden, Bill Black, Robert McTyre, Harold Sullivan, Ed Gordon
Host: Chauncey Bailey
Producer : Carlota Almanza
Duration: 00:29:56
Description: This show is about black images, stereotypes, and media as they apply to black youth. It also deals with the marketing of alcohol and cigarettes to the black community. A clip of Michigan representative John Conyers, Jr. begins the show.
Guests include Don Barden of Barden Cable; Bill Black from WJR radio; Robert McTyre of the Michigan Chronicle; Harold Sullivan of Creative Communications; and Ed Gordon of BET news.
Guests: John Conyers Jr, Don Barden, Bill Black, Robert McTyre, Harold Sullivan, Ed Gordon
Host: Chauncey Bailey
Producer : Carlota Almanza
Duration: 00:29:56
Description: This show is about black images, stereotypes, and media as they apply to black youth. It also deals with the marketing of alcohol and cigarettes to the black community. A clip of Michigan representative John Conyers, Jr. begins the show.
Guests include Don Barden of Barden Cable; Bill Black from WJR radio; Robert McTyre of the Michigan Chronicle; Harold Sullivan of Creative Communications; and Ed Gordon of BET news.
Wally Amos (1991)
Guests: Wally Amos, Anna Merritt, Deborah Flowers
Host: Trudy Gallant
Producer : Carlota Almanza
Duration: 00:27:47
Description: This show is about literacy and African Americans.
Guests are Wally Amos, actor, writer, and founder of Famous Amos cookies, he is on the show for his work with Literacy Volunteers of America; and Anna Merritt and Deborah Flowers from Detroit branch of Literacy Volunteers of America.
Guests: Wally Amos, Anna Merritt, Deborah Flowers
Host: Trudy Gallant
Producer : Carlota Almanza
Duration: 00:27:47
Description: This show is about literacy and African Americans.
Guests are Wally Amos, actor, writer, and founder of Famous Amos cookies, he is on the show for his work with Literacy Volunteers of America; and Anna Merritt and Deborah Flowers from Detroit branch of Literacy Volunteers of America.
Afrocentrism (February 1991)
Guests: Arthur Carter, Lyn Lewis, James Jenkins, Larry Fishburne, Ann Eskridge
Host: Trudy Gallant
Producer : Carlota Almanza
Duration: 00:29:04
Description: This show is a review of black history month.
Guests include Dr. Arthur Carter, interim deputy superintendent of Detroit Public Schools; sociologist, Dr. Lyn Lewis of the University of Detroit Mercy; and writer Ann Eskridge. Clips contain statements from James Jenkins, the founder of Greystone International Jazz Museum; actor Larry Fishburne, best known for his role in the movie "The Matrix"; and the writers of the play "Black Heroes in the Hall of Fame", Flip Fraser and J.D. Douglas.
Guests: Arthur Carter, Lyn Lewis, James Jenkins, Larry Fishburne, Ann Eskridge
Host: Trudy Gallant
Producer : Carlota Almanza
Duration: 00:29:04
Description: This show is a review of black history month.
Guests include Dr. Arthur Carter, interim deputy superintendent of Detroit Public Schools; sociologist, Dr. Lyn Lewis of the University of Detroit Mercy; and writer Ann Eskridge. Clips contain statements from James Jenkins, the founder of Greystone International Jazz Museum; actor Larry Fishburne, best known for his role in the movie "The Matrix"; and the writers of the play "Black Heroes in the Hall of Fame", Flip Fraser and J.D. Douglas.
Blacks in Basketball (July 27, 1992)
Guests: Nelson George, Brenda Gatlin, Ben Kelso
Host: Cliff Russell
Producer : Carlota Almanza
Duration: 00:27:30
Description: This show is about black contribution to sports, namely basketball, and "Elevating the Game" a book by Nelson George addressing the topic. Besides being an author, Nelson George also worked as a filmmaker, critic, columnist, and journalist. There are also interviews with Brenda Gatlin, the former athletic director for Southwestern High School; and Ben Kelso, the head basketball coach for Cooley High School.
Guests: Nelson George, Brenda Gatlin, Ben Kelso
Host: Cliff Russell
Producer : Carlota Almanza
Duration: 00:27:30
Description: This show is about black contribution to sports, namely basketball, and "Elevating the Game" a book by Nelson George addressing the topic. Besides being an author, Nelson George also worked as a filmmaker, critic, columnist, and journalist. There are also interviews with Brenda Gatlin, the former athletic director for Southwestern High School; and Ben Kelso, the head basketball coach for Cooley High School.
NABJ 17th Annual Convention and Job Fair (September 14, 1992)
Guests: Clementine Barfield, John Conyers, Arthur Ashe, William III Gray
Host: Cliff Russell
Producer : Carlota Almanza
Duration: 00:28:39
Description: This show is an overview of the events and footage from the convention and job fair of the National Association of Black Journalists. The footage includes speeches by tennis player Arthur Ashe; Minister William Gray III, the president and CEO of the United Negro College Fund and U.S. House of Representatives member; Clementine Barfield, founder and director of Save Our Sons and Daughters; and U.S. House of Representatives member, John Conyers.
Guests: Clementine Barfield, John Conyers, Arthur Ashe, William III Gray
Host: Cliff Russell
Producer : Carlota Almanza
Duration: 00:28:39
Description: This show is an overview of the events and footage from the convention and job fair of the National Association of Black Journalists. The footage includes speeches by tennis player Arthur Ashe; Minister William Gray III, the president and CEO of the United Negro College Fund and U.S. House of Representatives member; Clementine Barfield, founder and director of Save Our Sons and Daughters; and U.S. House of Representatives member, John Conyers.
Susan Taylor and Moore African Art (1993)
Guests: Susan Taylor, Dudley Moore
Host: Cliff Russell
Producer : Tony Mottley
Duration: 00:18:54
Description: This show is an interview with Susan Taylor about being the editor of Essence magazine. There is also a segment on African arts, narrated by Dudley Moore of Moore African Art.
Guests: Susan Taylor, Dudley Moore
Host: Cliff Russell
Producer : Tony Mottley
Duration: 00:18:54
Description: This show is an interview with Susan Taylor about being the editor of Essence magazine. There is also a segment on African arts, narrated by Dudley Moore of Moore African Art.
Les Brown 01/14/1993 (January 14, 1993)
Guests: Les Brown
Host: Cliff Russell
Producer : Carlota Almanza
Duration: 00:29:05
Description: Host Cliff Russell and guest Les Brown discuss motivational techniques for the new year.
Guests: Les Brown
Host: Cliff Russell
Producer : Carlota Almanza
Duration: 00:29:05
Description: Host Cliff Russell and guest Les Brown discuss motivational techniques for the new year.
Keith Butler and Ralph Wiley (November 3, 1993)
Guests: Keith Butler, Ralph Wiley
Host: Cliff Russell
Producer : Tony Mottley
Duration: 00:28:46
Description: Host Cliff Russell and guest Rev. Keith Butler discuss Butler's time on the Detroit City Council in Part 1 of Butler's interview. Also, Ralph Wiley talks about his new book, and a brief commentary piece from Cliff Russell about the planned closing of the Southwest Detroit Hospital.
Guests: Keith Butler, Ralph Wiley
Host: Cliff Russell
Producer : Tony Mottley
Duration: 00:28:46
Description: Host Cliff Russell and guest Rev. Keith Butler discuss Butler's time on the Detroit City Council in Part 1 of Butler's interview. Also, Ralph Wiley talks about his new book, and a brief commentary piece from Cliff Russell about the planned closing of the Southwest Detroit Hospital.
Alfred Ali (November 9, 1993)
Guests: Alfred Ali, P.K. McCary
Host: Cliff Russell
Producer : Tony Mottley
Duration: 00:27:45
Description: This show is about how American black men are spiritually dead. It is an interview with author Alfred Ali, who discusses his book on the subject. There is also a short excerpt from author P.K. McCary on her book, "Black Bible Chronicles".
Guests: Alfred Ali, P.K. McCary
Host: Cliff Russell
Producer : Tony Mottley
Duration: 00:27:45
Description: This show is about how American black men are spiritually dead. It is an interview with author Alfred Ali, who discusses his book on the subject. There is also a short excerpt from author P.K. McCary on her book, "Black Bible Chronicles".
Black Conservatives/Ralph Wiley (1994)
Guests: Ron Edwards, Ralph Wiley
Host: Darryl Wood [bio]Darryl Wood hosted the show for ten years from 1988 to 1998 under the title American Black Journal. His shows focused on the skills and talents of many of the nation's leading African-American business people.
Producer : Tony Mottley
Duration: 00:26:02
Description: This show is an interview with Ron Edwards, a radio talk show host and creator of "The Edwards Notebook", a radio commentary. It also includes a monologue by Ralph Wiley, author of "What Black People Should Do Now".
Guests: Ron Edwards, Ralph Wiley
Host: Darryl Wood [bio]Darryl Wood hosted the show for ten years from 1988 to 1998 under the title American Black Journal. His shows focused on the skills and talents of many of the nation's leading African-American business people.
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Producer : Tony Mottley
Duration: 00:26:02
Description: This show is an interview with Ron Edwards, a radio talk show host and creator of "The Edwards Notebook", a radio commentary. It also includes a monologue by Ralph Wiley, author of "What Black People Should Do Now".
The Black Russians (January 5, 1994)
Guests: Charles Quist-Adade, Joseph White Erakoptobor, Freddie Jackson, Ralph Wiley
Host: Cliff Russell
Producer : Tony Mottley
Duration: 00:28:15
Description: This show is about racism and persecution in Russia. It also includes short segments on music by Freddie Jackson and a book by Ralph Wiley.
Guests include Dr. Charles Quist-Adade, a professor from University of Windsor (at the time) who grew up in Ghana and earned a degree in Russia; Joseph White Erakoptobor, a sufferer of racism in Russia; Freddie Jackson, an R&B and soul singer; and author Ralph Wiley.
Guests: Charles Quist-Adade, Joseph White Erakoptobor, Freddie Jackson, Ralph Wiley
Host: Cliff Russell
Producer : Tony Mottley
Duration: 00:28:15
Description: This show is about racism and persecution in Russia. It also includes short segments on music by Freddie Jackson and a book by Ralph Wiley.
Guests include Dr. Charles Quist-Adade, a professor from University of Windsor (at the time) who grew up in Ghana and earned a degree in Russia; Joseph White Erakoptobor, a sufferer of racism in Russia; Freddie Jackson, an R&B and soul singer; and author Ralph Wiley.
Ken Cockrel Sr. / Mike's Guide (February 9, 1994)
Guests: Ken Jr Cockrel, Justin Ravitz, Bruce Hunt, Debra White-Hunt, Michael E. Fisher
Host: Darryl Wood [bio]Darryl Wood hosted the show for ten years from 1988 to 1998 under the title American Black Journal. His shows focused on the skills and talents of many of the nation's leading African-American business people.
Producer : Tony Mottley
Duration: 00:27:54
Description: Host Darryl Wood and guests Ken Cockrel, Jr. and Justin Ravitz discuss Ken Cockrel Sr.'s political work. Dance instructors Bruce Hunt and Deborah White-Hunt talk about founding the Detroit Windsor Dance Academy. Also, an interview with Michael E. Fisher about his book, "Mike's Guide to the Motor City"
Guests: Ken Jr Cockrel, Justin Ravitz, Bruce Hunt, Debra White-Hunt, Michael E. Fisher
Host: Darryl Wood [bio]Darryl Wood hosted the show for ten years from 1988 to 1998 under the title American Black Journal. His shows focused on the skills and talents of many of the nation's leading African-American business people.
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Producer : Tony Mottley
Duration: 00:27:54
Description: Host Darryl Wood and guests Ken Cockrel, Jr. and Justin Ravitz discuss Ken Cockrel Sr.'s political work. Dance instructors Bruce Hunt and Deborah White-Hunt talk about founding the Detroit Windsor Dance Academy. Also, an interview with Michael E. Fisher about his book, "Mike's Guide to the Motor City"
Money (March 30, 1994)
Guests: Terry Savage, Jessie Carney Smith
Host: Darryl Wood [bio]Darryl Wood hosted the show for ten years from 1988 to 1998 under the title American Black Journal. His shows focused on the skills and talents of many of the nation's leading African-American business people.
Producer : Tony Mottley
Duration: 00:28:11
Description: This show is has segments on money management and the book "Black Firsts", and includes a tribute to Malcolm X from a 1979 episode.
Guests include Terry Savage, author and personal finance expert, and Jessie Carney Smith, the author of "Black Firsts".
Guests: Terry Savage, Jessie Carney Smith
Host: Darryl Wood [bio]Darryl Wood hosted the show for ten years from 1988 to 1998 under the title American Black Journal. His shows focused on the skills and talents of many of the nation's leading African-American business people.
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Producer : Tony Mottley
Duration: 00:28:11
Description: This show is has segments on money management and the book "Black Firsts", and includes a tribute to Malcolm X from a 1979 episode.
Guests include Terry Savage, author and personal finance expert, and Jessie Carney Smith, the author of "Black Firsts".
Mel Farr and Susan Taylor (May 4, 1994)
Guests: Mel Farr, Susan Taylor
Host: Darryl Wood [bio]Darryl Wood hosted the show for ten years from 1988 to 1998 under the title American Black Journal. His shows focused on the skills and talents of many of the nation's leading African-American business people.
Producer : Tony Mottley
Duration: 00:28:10
Description: Host Darryl Wood and guest Mel Farr discuss Farr's work ethic and his plan for success. Also, an interview with Susan Taylor about her work as the editor-in-chief of Essence magazine.
Guests: Mel Farr, Susan Taylor
Host: Darryl Wood [bio]Darryl Wood hosted the show for ten years from 1988 to 1998 under the title American Black Journal. His shows focused on the skills and talents of many of the nation's leading African-American business people.
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Producer : Tony Mottley
Duration: 00:28:10
Description: Host Darryl Wood and guest Mel Farr discuss Farr's work ethic and his plan for success. Also, an interview with Susan Taylor about her work as the editor-in-chief of Essence magazine.
Economic Empowerment (June 29, 1994)
Guests: Gregory Reed, James Perkins
Host: Darryl Wood [bio]Darryl Wood hosted the show for ten years from 1988 to 1998 under the title American Black Journal. His shows focused on the skills and talents of many of the nation's leading African-American business people.
Producer : Tony Mottley
Duration: 00:27:56
Description: This show is about what churches do with their collection money and what should be done with it. It's an interview with attorney and author Gregory Reed about his book addressing the subject. Reverend James Perkins of Greater Christ Baptist Church also makes a statement in a short clip about what the church has done in the community.
Guests: Gregory Reed, James Perkins
Host: Darryl Wood [bio]Darryl Wood hosted the show for ten years from 1988 to 1998 under the title American Black Journal. His shows focused on the skills and talents of many of the nation's leading African-American business people.
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Producer : Tony Mottley
Duration: 00:27:56
Description: This show is about what churches do with their collection money and what should be done with it. It's an interview with attorney and author Gregory Reed about his book addressing the subject. Reverend James Perkins of Greater Christ Baptist Church also makes a statement in a short clip about what the church has done in the community.
Dr. Claud Anderson 01/06/1995 (January 6, 1995)
Guests: Claud Anderson
Host: Darryl Wood [bio]Darryl Wood hosted the show for ten years from 1988 to 1998 under the title American Black Journal. His shows focused on the skills and talents of many of the nation's leading African-American business people.
Producer : Tony Mottley
Duration: 00:30:55
Description: Host Darryl Wood and guest Dr. Claud Anderson discuss Anderson's new book Black Labor, White Wealth and why American public policy by design has created a permanent black underclass.
Guests: Claud Anderson
Host: Darryl Wood [bio]Darryl Wood hosted the show for ten years from 1988 to 1998 under the title American Black Journal. His shows focused on the skills and talents of many of the nation's leading African-American business people.
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Producer : Tony Mottley
Duration: 00:30:55
Description: Host Darryl Wood and guest Dr. Claud Anderson discuss Anderson's new book Black Labor, White Wealth and why American public policy by design has created a permanent black underclass.
Black Child in Crisis (January 27, 1995)
Guests: James Washington
Host: Darryl Wood [bio]Darryl Wood hosted the show for ten years from 1988 to 1998 under the title American Black Journal. His shows focused on the skills and talents of many of the nation's leading African-American business people.
Producer : Tony Mottley
Duration: 00:27:26
Description: This show is an interview with author James Washington focusing on his book, "Conversations with God". "Conversations with God" is about the history of African American prayer.
Guests: James Washington
Host: Darryl Wood [bio]Darryl Wood hosted the show for ten years from 1988 to 1998 under the title American Black Journal. His shows focused on the skills and talents of many of the nation's leading African-American business people.
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Producer : Tony Mottley
Duration: 00:27:26
Description: This show is an interview with author James Washington focusing on his book, "Conversations with God". "Conversations with God" is about the history of African American prayer.
Dr. Claud Anderson 02/10/1995 (February 10, 1995)
Guests: Claud Anderson
Host: Darryl Wood [bio]Darryl Wood hosted the show for ten years from 1988 to 1998 under the title American Black Journal. His shows focused on the skills and talents of many of the nation's leading African-American business people.
Producer : Tony Mottley
Duration: 00:27:46
Description: Host Darryl Wood and guest Dr. Claud Anderson continue their discussion from the previous month's episode of Anderson's book, Black Labor, White Wealth. In the discussion Dr. Anderson talks about potential solutions to the inequality towards blacks in the economy.
Guests: Claud Anderson
Host: Darryl Wood [bio]Darryl Wood hosted the show for ten years from 1988 to 1998 under the title American Black Journal. His shows focused on the skills and talents of many of the nation's leading African-American business people.
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Producer : Tony Mottley
Duration: 00:27:46
Description: Host Darryl Wood and guest Dr. Claud Anderson continue their discussion from the previous month's episode of Anderson's book, Black Labor, White Wealth. In the discussion Dr. Anderson talks about potential solutions to the inequality towards blacks in the economy.
Electrifying Mojo (October 6, 1995)
Guests: Electrifying Mojo, Tamika Scott, Kandi Burruss, Latocha Scott, Tameka ( Cottle
Host: Darryl Wood [bio]Darryl Wood hosted the show for ten years from 1988 to 1998 under the title American Black Journal. His shows focused on the skills and talents of many of the nation's leading African-American business people.
Producer : Tony Mottley
Duration: 00:27:47
Description: This show is interviews with the "Electrifying Mojo", a Detroit based radio personality, and the musical group Xscape.
Guests: Electrifying Mojo, Tamika Scott, Kandi Burruss, Latocha Scott, Tameka ( Cottle
Host: Darryl Wood [bio]Darryl Wood hosted the show for ten years from 1988 to 1998 under the title American Black Journal. His shows focused on the skills and talents of many of the nation's leading African-American business people.
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Producer : Tony Mottley
Duration: 00:27:47
Description: This show is interviews with the "Electrifying Mojo", a Detroit based radio personality, and the musical group Xscape.
Talk Radio (October 13, 1995)
Guests: Bob Law, John Arnold, Mark Scott
Host: Darryl Wood [bio]Darryl Wood hosted the show for ten years from 1988 to 1998 under the title American Black Journal. His shows focused on the skills and talents of many of the nation's leading African-American business people.
Producer : Tony Mottley
Duration: 00:27:45
Description: This show is about the popularity of talk radio as "the voice of the people".
Guests include Bob Law, music director and host of "night talk" radio; John Arnold of WCHB radio; and Mark Scott of WXYT radio.
Guests: Bob Law, John Arnold, Mark Scott
Host: Darryl Wood [bio]Darryl Wood hosted the show for ten years from 1988 to 1998 under the title American Black Journal. His shows focused on the skills and talents of many of the nation's leading African-American business people.
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Producer : Tony Mottley
Duration: 00:27:45
Description: This show is about the popularity of talk radio as "the voice of the people".
Guests include Bob Law, music director and host of "night talk" radio; John Arnold of WCHB radio; and Mark Scott of WXYT radio.
PowerNomics Corporation of America (October 27, 1995)
Guests: Claud Anderson, Kelvin Boston
Host: Darryl Wood [bio]Darryl Wood hosted the show for ten years from 1988 to 1998 under the title American Black Journal. His shows focused on the skills and talents of many of the nation's leading African-American business people.
Producer : Tony Mottley
Duration: 00:27:46
Description: This show is an interview with Dr. Claud Anderson about the controversies surrounding his books. Dr. Anderson is the president of PowerNomics Corporation of America, a company aimed at making African Americans more self-sufficient and competitive. There is a short clip of Kelvin Boston, from the TV show "The Color of Money", between the interview with Dr. Anderson and footage of a speech given by him.
Guests: Claud Anderson, Kelvin Boston
Host: Darryl Wood [bio]Darryl Wood hosted the show for ten years from 1988 to 1998 under the title American Black Journal. His shows focused on the skills and talents of many of the nation's leading African-American business people.
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Producer : Tony Mottley
Duration: 00:27:46
Description: This show is an interview with Dr. Claud Anderson about the controversies surrounding his books. Dr. Anderson is the president of PowerNomics Corporation of America, a company aimed at making African Americans more self-sufficient and competitive. There is a short clip of Kelvin Boston, from the TV show "The Color of Money", between the interview with Dr. Anderson and footage of a speech given by him.
Stanley Crouch / Jazz (December 1, 1995)
Guests: Stanley Crouch, Phil Lasley, Don Mayberry
Host: Darryl Wood [bio]Darryl Wood hosted the show for ten years from 1988 to 1998 under the title American Black Journal. His shows focused on the skills and talents of many of the nation's leading African-American business people.
Producer : Tony Mottley
Duration: 00:22:30
Description: This show is an interview with Stanley Crouch about his view of America and his new book, "The All-American Skin Game, or Decoy of Race: The Long and the Short of It, 1990-1994". Stanley Crouch is a writer and jazz critic. Following the interview, there is a jazz performance by Detroit musicians Phil Lasley and Don Mayberry.
Guests: Stanley Crouch, Phil Lasley, Don Mayberry
Host: Darryl Wood [bio]Darryl Wood hosted the show for ten years from 1988 to 1998 under the title American Black Journal. His shows focused on the skills and talents of many of the nation's leading African-American business people.
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Producer : Tony Mottley
Duration: 00:22:30
Description: This show is an interview with Stanley Crouch about his view of America and his new book, "The All-American Skin Game, or Decoy of Race: The Long and the Short of It, 1990-1994". Stanley Crouch is a writer and jazz critic. Following the interview, there is a jazz performance by Detroit musicians Phil Lasley and Don Mayberry.
Ethics in Journalism (December 22, 1995)
Guests: Michele Vernon-Chesley, Chuck Stokes, Desiree Cooper
Host: Darryl Wood [bio]Darryl Wood hosted the show for ten years from 1988 to 1998 under the title American Black Journal. His shows focused on the skills and talents of many of the nation's leading African-American business people.
Producer : Tony Mottley
Duration: 00:27:45
Description: This show is about the role of journalists in today's society and the ethics of journalism.
Guests include Desiree' Cooper, editor and chief of the Metro Times; Michele Vernon-Chesley, director of the Journalism Institute for Minorities at Wayne State University; and, by phone, Chuck Stokes, editorial director of WXYZ-TV.
Guests: Michele Vernon-Chesley, Chuck Stokes, Desiree Cooper
Host: Darryl Wood [bio]Darryl Wood hosted the show for ten years from 1988 to 1998 under the title American Black Journal. His shows focused on the skills and talents of many of the nation's leading African-American business people.
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Producer : Tony Mottley
Duration: 00:27:45
Description: This show is about the role of journalists in today's society and the ethics of journalism.
Guests include Desiree' Cooper, editor and chief of the Metro Times; Michele Vernon-Chesley, director of the Journalism Institute for Minorities at Wayne State University; and, by phone, Chuck Stokes, editorial director of WXYZ-TV.
"Lessons in Living" - Susan Taylor (December 29, 1995)
Guests: Susan Taylor
Host: Darryl Wood [bio]Darryl Wood hosted the show for ten years from 1988 to 1998 under the title American Black Journal. His shows focused on the skills and talents of many of the nation's leading African-American business people.
Producer : Tony Mottley
Duration: 00:27:46
Description: This show is an interview with Susan Taylor about her new book, "Lessons in Living". She is the editor of Essence magazine, a TV show host, and activist.
Guests: Susan Taylor
Host: Darryl Wood [bio]Darryl Wood hosted the show for ten years from 1988 to 1998 under the title American Black Journal. His shows focused on the skills and talents of many of the nation's leading African-American business people.
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Producer : Tony Mottley
Duration: 00:27:46
Description: This show is an interview with Susan Taylor about her new book, "Lessons in Living". She is the editor of Essence magazine, a TV show host, and activist.
Darrell Dawsey (1996)
Guests: Darrell Dawsey
Host: Darryl Wood [bio]Darryl Wood hosted the show for ten years from 1988 to 1998 under the title American Black Journal. His shows focused on the skills and talents of many of the nation's leading African-American business people.
Producer : Tony Mottley
Duration: 00:27:45
Description: Host Darryl Wood and guest Darrell Dawsey discuss Dawsey's new book about the experiences of young black men.
Guests: Darrell Dawsey
Host: Darryl Wood [bio]Darryl Wood hosted the show for ten years from 1988 to 1998 under the title American Black Journal. His shows focused on the skills and talents of many of the nation's leading African-American business people.
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Producer : Tony Mottley
Duration: 00:27:45
Description: Host Darryl Wood and guest Darrell Dawsey discuss Dawsey's new book about the experiences of young black men.
How to Love a Black Man (1996)
Guests: Ronn Elmore
Host: Darryl Wood [bio]Darryl Wood hosted the show for ten years from 1988 to 1998 under the title American Black Journal. His shows focused on the skills and talents of many of the nation's leading African-American business people.
Producer : Tony Mottley
Duration: 00:25:35
Description: Host Darryl Wood and guest Dr. Ronn Elmore discuss difficulties in relationships between black men and black women, as well as Elmore's new book, How to Love a Black Man.
Guests: Ronn Elmore
Host: Darryl Wood [bio]Darryl Wood hosted the show for ten years from 1988 to 1998 under the title American Black Journal. His shows focused on the skills and talents of many of the nation's leading African-American business people.
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Producer : Tony Mottley
Duration: 00:25:35
Description: Host Darryl Wood and guest Dr. Ronn Elmore discuss difficulties in relationships between black men and black women, as well as Elmore's new book, How to Love a Black Man.
Kelvin Boston (January 5, 1996)
Guests: Kelvin Boston
Host: Darryl Wood [bio]Darryl Wood hosted the show for ten years from 1988 to 1998 under the title American Black Journal. His shows focused on the skills and talents of many of the nation's leading African-American business people.
Producer : Tony Mottley
Duration: 00:27:45
Description: This show is an interview with Kelvin Boston about his book and how to better manage money.
Guests: Kelvin Boston
Host: Darryl Wood [bio]Darryl Wood hosted the show for ten years from 1988 to 1998 under the title American Black Journal. His shows focused on the skills and talents of many of the nation's leading African-American business people.
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Producer : Tony Mottley
Duration: 00:27:45
Description: This show is an interview with Kelvin Boston about his book and how to better manage money.
Terry McMillan (May 17, 1996)
Guests: Terry McMillan
Host: Darryl Wood [bio]Darryl Wood hosted the show for ten years from 1988 to 1998 under the title American Black Journal. His shows focused on the skills and talents of many of the nation's leading African-American business people.
Producer : Tony Mottley
Duration: 00:27:46
Description: This show is an interview with author Terry McMillan, best known for "Waiting to Exhale" and "How Stella Got Her Groove Back".
Guests: Terry McMillan
Host: Darryl Wood [bio]Darryl Wood hosted the show for ten years from 1988 to 1998 under the title American Black Journal. His shows focused on the skills and talents of many of the nation's leading African-American business people.
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Producer : Tony Mottley
Duration: 00:27:46
Description: This show is an interview with author Terry McMillan, best known for "Waiting to Exhale" and "How Stella Got Her Groove Back".
Carl T. Rowan (November 13, 1996)
Guests: Carl T. Rowan
Host: Darryl Wood [bio]Darryl Wood hosted the show for ten years from 1988 to 1998 under the title American Black Journal. His shows focused on the skills and talents of many of the nation's leading African-American business people.
Producer : Tony Mottley
Duration: 00:27:45
Description: This show is an interview with Carl T. Rowan about his book, The Coming Race War in America. Carl Rowan, a former National Security Council member, is considered one of the 20th century's most distinguished African American journalists. He was an award-winning columnist for the Washington Post and Chicago Sun-Times.
Guests: Carl T. Rowan
Host: Darryl Wood [bio]Darryl Wood hosted the show for ten years from 1988 to 1998 under the title American Black Journal. His shows focused on the skills and talents of many of the nation's leading African-American business people.
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Producer : Tony Mottley
Duration: 00:27:45
Description: This show is an interview with Carl T. Rowan about his book, The Coming Race War in America. Carl Rowan, a former National Security Council member, is considered one of the 20th century's most distinguished African American journalists. He was an award-winning columnist for the Washington Post and Chicago Sun-Times.
Black Authors (1997)
Guests: LaJoyce Brookshire, E. Lynn Harris
Host: Darryl Wood [bio]Darryl Wood hosted the show for ten years from 1988 to 1998 under the title American Black Journal. His shows focused on the skills and talents of many of the nation's leading African-American business people.
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Duration: 00:26:10
Description: Host Darryl Wood and guest LaJoyce Brookshire discuss Brookshire's novelization of the film Soul Food. Also, E. Lynn Harris discusses his writing career.
Guests: LaJoyce Brookshire, E. Lynn Harris
Host: Darryl Wood [bio]Darryl Wood hosted the show for ten years from 1988 to 1998 under the title American Black Journal. His shows focused on the skills and talents of many of the nation's leading African-American business people.
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Duration: 00:26:10
Description: Host Darryl Wood and guest LaJoyce Brookshire discuss Brookshire's novelization of the film Soul Food. Also, E. Lynn Harris discusses his writing career.
Ken Hamblin and the Henrietta Marie (1997)
Guests: Ken Hamblin, Michael Cottman
Host: Darryl Wood [bio]Darryl Wood hosted the show for ten years from 1988 to 1998 under the title American Black Journal. His shows focused on the skills and talents of many of the nation's leading African-American business people.
Producer : Tony Mottley
Duration: 00:32:08
Description: Host Darryl Wood and guest Ken Hamblin discuss Hamblin's radio show and the need for changes in how African-Americans present themselves to society. Also, Michael Cottman discusses his visit to the wreckage of the slave ship Henrietta Marie and the book that he wrote about the experience.
Guests: Ken Hamblin, Michael Cottman
Host: Darryl Wood [bio]Darryl Wood hosted the show for ten years from 1988 to 1998 under the title American Black Journal. His shows focused on the skills and talents of many of the nation's leading African-American business people.
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Producer : Tony Mottley
Duration: 00:32:08
Description: Host Darryl Wood and guest Ken Hamblin discuss Hamblin's radio show and the need for changes in how African-Americans present themselves to society. Also, Michael Cottman discusses his visit to the wreckage of the slave ship Henrietta Marie and the book that he wrote about the experience.
Dennis Kimbro (January 8, 1997)
Guests: Dennis P. Kimbro
Host: Darryl Wood [bio]Darryl Wood hosted the show for ten years from 1988 to 1998 under the title American Black Journal. His shows focused on the skills and talents of many of the nation's leading African-American business people.
Producer : Tony Mottley
Duration: 00:27:46
Description: This show is an interview with Dennis Kimbro about his book and how to achieve greatness. He is an author, professor, and motivational speaker.
Guests: Dennis P. Kimbro
Host: Darryl Wood [bio]Darryl Wood hosted the show for ten years from 1988 to 1998 under the title American Black Journal. His shows focused on the skills and talents of many of the nation's leading African-American business people.
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Producer : Tony Mottley
Duration: 00:27:46
Description: This show is an interview with Dennis Kimbro about his book and how to achieve greatness. He is an author, professor, and motivational speaker.
Color Blind (January 22, 1997)
Guests: Ellis Cose
Host: Darryl Wood [bio]Darryl Wood hosted the show for ten years from 1988 to 1998 under the title American Black Journal. His shows focused on the skills and talents of many of the nation's leading African-American business people.
Producer : Tony Mottley
Duration: 00:27:46
Description: This show is an interview with Ellis Cose about his book, "Color Blind", and whether America can be improved in "seeing beyond race". Ellis Cose is a columnist, author, independent radio producer, and contributing editor for Newsweek magazine.
Guests: Ellis Cose
Host: Darryl Wood [bio]Darryl Wood hosted the show for ten years from 1988 to 1998 under the title American Black Journal. His shows focused on the skills and talents of many of the nation's leading African-American business people.
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Producer : Tony Mottley
Duration: 00:27:46
Description: This show is an interview with Ellis Cose about his book, "Color Blind", and whether America can be improved in "seeing beyond race". Ellis Cose is a columnist, author, independent radio producer, and contributing editor for Newsweek magazine.
Glass Ceiling, Loida Lewis (April 2, 1997)
Guests: Loida Lewis
Host: Darryl Wood [bio]Darryl Wood hosted the show for ten years from 1988 to 1998 under the title American Black Journal. His shows focused on the skills and talents of many of the nation's leading African-American business people.
Producer : Tony Mottley
Duration: 00:27:46
Description: This show is an interview with Loida Lewis about her husband's book and her view of corporate America. Loida Lewis is known as a lawyer, author, industrialist, philanthropist, and motivational speaker. She was also married to Reginald Lewis, the owner of the largest U.S. company to be owned by an African American.
Guests: Loida Lewis
Host: Darryl Wood [bio]Darryl Wood hosted the show for ten years from 1988 to 1998 under the title American Black Journal. His shows focused on the skills and talents of many of the nation's leading African-American business people.
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Producer : Tony Mottley
Duration: 00:27:46
Description: This show is an interview with Loida Lewis about her husband's book and her view of corporate America. Loida Lewis is known as a lawyer, author, industrialist, philanthropist, and motivational speaker. She was also married to Reginald Lewis, the owner of the largest U.S. company to be owned by an African American.
Rosalyn McMillian (April 30, 1997)
Guests: Rosalyn McMillian
Host: Darryl Wood [bio]Darryl Wood hosted the show for ten years from 1988 to 1998 under the title American Black Journal. His shows focused on the skills and talents of many of the nation's leading African-American business people.
Producer : Tony Mottley
Duration: 00:27:45
Description: This show is an interview with author Rosalyn McMillian about her life and new book, "Knowing".
Guests: Rosalyn McMillian
Host: Darryl Wood [bio]Darryl Wood hosted the show for ten years from 1988 to 1998 under the title American Black Journal. His shows focused on the skills and talents of many of the nation's leading African-American business people.
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Producer : Tony Mottley
Duration: 00:27:45
Description: This show is an interview with author Rosalyn McMillian about her life and new book, "Knowing".
Confirmation (May 7, 1997)
Guests: Susan Taylor, Khephra Burns
Host: Darryl Wood [bio]Darryl Wood hosted the show for ten years from 1988 to 1998 under the title American Black Journal. His shows focused on the skills and talents of many of the nation's leading African-American business people.
Producer : Tony Mottley
Duration: 00:27:47
Description: This show is an interview with Susan Taylor and Khephra Burns about their book, "Confirmation". Susan Taylor is also the editor of Essence magazine, and Khephra Burns is her husband, an author, and TV writer.
Guests: Susan Taylor, Khephra Burns
Host: Darryl Wood [bio]Darryl Wood hosted the show for ten years from 1988 to 1998 under the title American Black Journal. His shows focused on the skills and talents of many of the nation's leading African-American business people.
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Producer : Tony Mottley
Duration: 00:27:47
Description: This show is an interview with Susan Taylor and Khephra Burns about their book, "Confirmation". Susan Taylor is also the editor of Essence magazine, and Khephra Burns is her husband, an author, and TV writer.
Black Films: Stereotypes (October 15, 1997)
Guests: Donald Bogle
Host: Darryl Wood [bio]Darryl Wood hosted the show for ten years from 1988 to 1998 under the title American Black Journal. His shows focused on the skills and talents of many of the nation's leading African-American business people.
Producer : Tony Mottley
Duration: 00:25:41
Description: This show is about whether ending black stereotypes in movies will destroy the market for black films.
The guest is Donald Bogle, a well-known writer and film historian. His books focused on blacks in TV and movies.
Guests: Donald Bogle
Host: Darryl Wood [bio]Darryl Wood hosted the show for ten years from 1988 to 1998 under the title American Black Journal. His shows focused on the skills and talents of many of the nation's leading African-American business people.
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Producer : Tony Mottley
Duration: 00:25:41
Description: This show is about whether ending black stereotypes in movies will destroy the market for black films.
The guest is Donald Bogle, a well-known writer and film historian. His books focused on blacks in TV and movies.
Black Women in History (1998)
Guests: Kathleen Thompson, Darlene Clark Hine
Host: Darryl Wood [bio]Darryl Wood hosted the show for ten years from 1988 to 1998 under the title American Black Journal. His shows focused on the skills and talents of many of the nation's leading African-American business people.
Producer : Tony Mottley
Duration: 00:27:41
Description: Host Darryl Wood and guests Kathleen Thompson and Darlene Clark Hine discuss Thompson and Hine's new book on the history of black women in America.
Guests: Kathleen Thompson, Darlene Clark Hine
Host: Darryl Wood [bio]Darryl Wood hosted the show for ten years from 1988 to 1998 under the title American Black Journal. His shows focused on the skills and talents of many of the nation's leading African-American business people.
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Producer : Tony Mottley
Duration: 00:27:41
Description: Host Darryl Wood and guests Kathleen Thompson and Darlene Clark Hine discuss Thompson and Hine's new book on the history of black women in America.
Paul Robeson (1998)
Guests: Eric Williams, Charles Wright
Host: Darryl Wood [bio]Darryl Wood hosted the show for ten years from 1988 to 1998 under the title American Black Journal. His shows focused on the skills and talents of many of the nation's leading African-American business people.
Producer : Tony Mottley, Michael K. Sellers
Duration: 00:27:08
Description: Host Darryl Wood and guest Eric Williams discuss the importance of preserving black literature. Also, Dr. Charles Wright discusses the life of Paul Robeson.
Guests: Eric Williams, Charles Wright
Host: Darryl Wood [bio]Darryl Wood hosted the show for ten years from 1988 to 1998 under the title American Black Journal. His shows focused on the skills and talents of many of the nation's leading African-American business people.
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Producer : Tony Mottley, Michael K. Sellers
Duration: 00:27:08
Description: Host Darryl Wood and guest Eric Williams discuss the importance of preserving black literature. Also, Dr. Charles Wright discusses the life of Paul Robeson.
Rosalyn McMillan (1998)
Guests: Rosalyn McMillan
Host: Darryl Wood [bio]Darryl Wood hosted the show for ten years from 1988 to 1998 under the title American Black Journal. His shows focused on the skills and talents of many of the nation's leading African-American business people.
Producer : Tony Mottley
Duration: 00:27:06
Description: Host Darryl Wood and guest Rosalyn McMillan discuss McMillan's writing career and her new book.
Guests: Rosalyn McMillan
Host: Darryl Wood [bio]Darryl Wood hosted the show for ten years from 1988 to 1998 under the title American Black Journal. His shows focused on the skills and talents of many of the nation's leading African-American business people.
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Producer : Tony Mottley
Duration: 00:27:06
Description: Host Darryl Wood and guest Rosalyn McMillan discuss McMillan's writing career and her new book.
Iyanla Vanzant (February 11, 1998)
Guests: Iyanla Vanzant
Host: Darryl Wood [bio]Darryl Wood hosted the show for ten years from 1988 to 1998 under the title American Black Journal. His shows focused on the skills and talents of many of the nation's leading African-American business people.
Producer : Tony Mottley
Duration: 00:25:39
Description: This show is an interview with Iyanla Vanzant, an author, Yoruba priestess, and talk show host.
Guests: Iyanla Vanzant
Host: Darryl Wood [bio]Darryl Wood hosted the show for ten years from 1988 to 1998 under the title American Black Journal. His shows focused on the skills and talents of many of the nation's leading African-American business people.
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Producer : Tony Mottley
Duration: 00:25:39
Description: This show is an interview with Iyanla Vanzant, an author, Yoruba priestess, and talk show host.
Sex in the Black Church (February 25, 1998)
Guests: Michael Eric Dyson
Host: Darryl Wood [bio]Darryl Wood hosted the show for ten years from 1988 to 1998 under the title American Black Journal. His shows focused on the skills and talents of many of the nation's leading African-American business people.
Producer : Tony Mottley
Duration: 00:28:23
Description: Host Darryl Wood and guest Michael Eric Dyson discuss Dyson's new book and his criticisms of how the Black church deals with issues of gender and sexuality.
Guests: Michael Eric Dyson
Host: Darryl Wood [bio]Darryl Wood hosted the show for ten years from 1988 to 1998 under the title American Black Journal. His shows focused on the skills and talents of many of the nation's leading African-American business people.
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Producer : Tony Mottley
Duration: 00:28:23
Description: Host Darryl Wood and guest Michael Eric Dyson discuss Dyson's new book and his criticisms of how the Black church deals with issues of gender and sexuality.
Roberts vs Texaco (April 1, 1998)
Guests: Bari-Ellen Roberts
Host: Darryl Wood [bio]Darryl Wood hosted the show for ten years from 1988 to 1998 under the title American Black Journal. His shows focused on the skills and talents of many of the nation's leading African-American business people.
Producer : Tony Mottley
Duration: 00:25:39
Description: This show is a an interview with Bari-Ellen Roberts about her legal battle with Texaco and her book, "Roberts vs. Texaco: A True Story of Race and Corporate America". Bari-Ellen Roberts lead the lawsuit against Texaco, which was the largest discrimination suit in history.
Guests: Bari-Ellen Roberts
Host: Darryl Wood [bio]Darryl Wood hosted the show for ten years from 1988 to 1998 under the title American Black Journal. His shows focused on the skills and talents of many of the nation's leading African-American business people.
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Producer : Tony Mottley
Duration: 00:25:39
Description: This show is a an interview with Bari-Ellen Roberts about her legal battle with Texaco and her book, "Roberts vs. Texaco: A True Story of Race and Corporate America". Bari-Ellen Roberts lead the lawsuit against Texaco, which was the largest discrimination suit in history.
Bebe Moore Campbell (April 22, 1998)
Guests: Bebe Moore Campbell
Host: Darryl Wood [bio]Darryl Wood hosted the show for ten years from 1988 to 1998 under the title American Black Journal. His shows focused on the skills and talents of many of the nation's leading African-American business people.
Producer : Tony Mottley
Duration: 00:25:41
Description: This show is about author Bebe Moore Campbell's latest book, "Singing in the Comeback Choir".
Guests: Bebe Moore Campbell
Host: Darryl Wood [bio]Darryl Wood hosted the show for ten years from 1988 to 1998 under the title American Black Journal. His shows focused on the skills and talents of many of the nation's leading African-American business people.
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Producer : Tony Mottley
Duration: 00:25:41
Description: This show is about author Bebe Moore Campbell's latest book, "Singing in the Comeback Choir".
Black Parenting (1999)
Guests: Anne C. Beal
Host: Darryl Wood [bio]Darryl Wood hosted the show for ten years from 1988 to 1998 under the title American Black Journal. His shows focused on the skills and talents of many of the nation's leading African-American business people.
Producer : Tony Mottley
Duration: 00:28:53
Description: Host Darryl Wood and guest Dr. Anne C. Beal, M.D. discuss the book that Beal co-authored and parenting strategies for black families.
Guests: Anne C. Beal
Host: Darryl Wood [bio]Darryl Wood hosted the show for ten years from 1988 to 1998 under the title American Black Journal. His shows focused on the skills and talents of many of the nation's leading African-American business people.
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Producer : Tony Mottley
Duration: 00:28:53
Description: Host Darryl Wood and guest Dr. Anne C. Beal, M.D. discuss the book that Beal co-authored and parenting strategies for black families.
Keith Brown (1999)
Guests: Keith Brown
Host: Darryl Wood [bio]Darryl Wood hosted the show for ten years from 1988 to 1998 under the title American Black Journal. His shows focused on the skills and talents of many of the nation's leading African-American business people.
Producer : Tony Mottley
Duration: 00:26:17
Description: Host Darryl Wood and guest Keith Brown discuss Brown's new book.
Guests: Keith Brown
Host: Darryl Wood [bio]Darryl Wood hosted the show for ten years from 1988 to 1998 under the title American Black Journal. His shows focused on the skills and talents of many of the nation's leading African-American business people.
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Producer : Tony Mottley
Duration: 00:26:17
Description: Host Darryl Wood and guest Keith Brown discuss Brown's new book.
Patricia Haley-Brown and Apple Book Center (1999)
Guests: Patricia Haley-Brown, Sherry McGee
Host: Darryl Wood [bio]Darryl Wood hosted the show for ten years from 1988 to 1998 under the title American Black Journal. His shows focused on the skills and talents of many of the nation's leading African-American business people.
Producer : Tony Mottley
Duration: 00:27:35
Description: Host Darryl Wood and guest Patricia Haley-Brown discuss self-publishing and Christian fiction. Also, Sherry McGee talks about the Apple Book Center, the independent bookstore that she opened.
Guests: Patricia Haley-Brown, Sherry McGee
Host: Darryl Wood [bio]Darryl Wood hosted the show for ten years from 1988 to 1998 under the title American Black Journal. His shows focused on the skills and talents of many of the nation's leading African-American business people.
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Producer : Tony Mottley
Duration: 00:27:35
Description: Host Darryl Wood and guest Patricia Haley-Brown discuss self-publishing and Christian fiction. Also, Sherry McGee talks about the Apple Book Center, the independent bookstore that she opened.
The Henrietta Marie (1999)
Guests: Arthur Michael Cottman
Host: Darryl Wood [bio]Darryl Wood hosted the show for ten years from 1988 to 1998 under the title American Black Journal. His shows focused on the skills and talents of many of the nation's leading African-American business people.
Producer : Tony Mottley
Duration: 00:27:19
Description: Host Darryl Wood and guest Author Michael Cottman discuss Cottman's work to explore a sunken slave ship and the book that he wrote about the experience.
Guests: Arthur Michael Cottman
Host: Darryl Wood [bio]Darryl Wood hosted the show for ten years from 1988 to 1998 under the title American Black Journal. His shows focused on the skills and talents of many of the nation's leading African-American business people.
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Producer : Tony Mottley
Duration: 00:27:19
Description: Host Darryl Wood and guest Author Michael Cottman discuss Cottman's work to explore a sunken slave ship and the book that he wrote about the experience.
Bertice Berry (2000)
Guests: Bertice Berry
Host: Darryl Wood [bio]Darryl Wood hosted the show for ten years from 1988 to 1998 under the title American Black Journal. His shows focused on the skills and talents of many of the nation's leading African-American business people.
Producer : Tony Mottley
Duration: 00:27:25
Description: Host Darryl Wood and guest Bertice Berry discuss Berry's book, her life experiences, her views on family, and her writing process.
Guests: Bertice Berry
Host: Darryl Wood [bio]Darryl Wood hosted the show for ten years from 1988 to 1998 under the title American Black Journal. His shows focused on the skills and talents of many of the nation's leading African-American business people.
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Producer : Tony Mottley
Duration: 00:27:25
Description: Host Darryl Wood and guest Bertice Berry discuss Berry's book, her life experiences, her views on family, and her writing process.
Nelson George (2000)
Guests: Nelson George
Host: Darryl Wood [bio]Darryl Wood hosted the show for ten years from 1988 to 1998 under the title American Black Journal. His shows focused on the skills and talents of many of the nation's leading African-American business people.
Producer : Tony Mottley
Duration: 00:27:19
Description: Host Darryl Wood and guest Nelson George discuss George's writing process, his views on the media that is consumed by young people, and his new book.
Guests: Nelson George
Host: Darryl Wood [bio]Darryl Wood hosted the show for ten years from 1988 to 1998 under the title American Black Journal. His shows focused on the skills and talents of many of the nation's leading African-American business people.
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Producer : Tony Mottley
Duration: 00:27:19
Description: Host Darryl Wood and guest Nelson George discuss George's writing process, his views on the media that is consumed by young people, and his new book.
Tavis Smiley: Doing What's Right (2000)
Guests: Tavis Smiley
Host: Darryl Wood [bio]Darryl Wood hosted the show for ten years from 1988 to 1998 under the title American Black Journal. His shows focused on the skills and talents of many of the nation's leading African-American business people.
Producer : Tony Mottley
Duration: 00:26:34
Description: Host Darryl Wood and guest Tavis Smiley discuss Smiley's new book, Doing What's Right, and methods to become an advocate.
Guests: Tavis Smiley
Host: Darryl Wood [bio]Darryl Wood hosted the show for ten years from 1988 to 1998 under the title American Black Journal. His shows focused on the skills and talents of many of the nation's leading African-American business people.
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Producer : Tony Mottley
Duration: 00:26:34
Description: Host Darryl Wood and guest Tavis Smiley discuss Smiley's new book, Doing What's Right, and methods to become an advocate.
Freedom's Children and The Haunting of Hip Hop (2001)
Guests: Velma Thomas, Bertice Berry
Host: Darryl Wood [bio]Darryl Wood hosted the show for ten years from 1988 to 1998 under the title American Black Journal. His shows focused on the skills and talents of many of the nation's leading African-American business people.
Producer : Tony Mottley
Duration: 00:28:19
Description: Host Darryl Wood and guest Velma Thomas discuss Thomas's new book and the history of African-Americans after the Civil War. Also, Bertice Berry talks about her new book and her writing process.
Guests: Velma Thomas, Bertice Berry
Host: Darryl Wood [bio]Darryl Wood hosted the show for ten years from 1988 to 1998 under the title American Black Journal. His shows focused on the skills and talents of many of the nation's leading African-American business people.
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Producer : Tony Mottley
Duration: 00:28:19
Description: Host Darryl Wood and guest Velma Thomas discuss Thomas's new book and the history of African-Americans after the Civil War. Also, Bertice Berry talks about her new book and her writing process.
Lerone Bennet Jr. (2001)
Guests: Lerone Jr. Bennet
Host: Darryl Wood [bio]Darryl Wood hosted the show for ten years from 1988 to 1998 under the title American Black Journal. His shows focused on the skills and talents of many of the nation's leading African-American business people.
Producer : Tony Mottley
Duration: 00:28:49
Description: Host Darryl Wood and guest Lerone Bennet Jr. discuss Bennet's new book and the legacy of Abraham Lincoln.
Guests: Lerone Jr. Bennet
Host: Darryl Wood [bio]Darryl Wood hosted the show for ten years from 1988 to 1998 under the title American Black Journal. His shows focused on the skills and talents of many of the nation's leading African-American business people.
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Producer : Tony Mottley
Duration: 00:28:49
Description: Host Darryl Wood and guest Lerone Bennet Jr. discuss Bennet's new book and the legacy of Abraham Lincoln.
