BMA: Black Media Archive show

BMA: Black Media Archive

Summary: The Black Media Archive is a multi-media collection of African and African-American history, including speeches, archival video, movies, music, and more. It exists as a central resource of Black history in multi-media formats.

Podcasts:

 Episode 353: "Farrakhan Speaks: The Alex Jones Interview" (part 2) | File Type: video/mp4 | Duration: 31:35

In the conclusion of "Farrakhan Speaks: The Alex Jones Interview" the Honorable Minister Louis Farrakhan sits down for a dialogue with Alex Jones of InfoWars. Presented by Final Call Broadcasting, this wide-ranging interview was recorded on January 4, 2016.

 Episode 353: "Farrakhan Speaks: The Alex Jones Interview" (part 1) | File Type: video/mp4 | Duration: 26:59

In this episode of "Farrakhan Speaks: The Alex Jones Interview" the Honorable Minister Louis Farrakhan sits down for a dialogue with Alex Jones of InfoWars. Presented by Final Call Broadcasting, this wide-ranging interview was recorded on January 4, 2016.

 Episode 352: "A Knocking at the Gate" | File Type: video/mp4 | Duration: 27:38

The film "A Knocking at the Gate" (1964) was the second part of the documentary series "Minority Report." Produced by the North Carolina Film Board for the North Carolina Intercollegiate Council for Human Rights, the series stated the opinions and experiences of Negro students in North Carolina. These student demonstrators tell of the motivation and the philosophy that keeps them going, in spite of the indignities and the perils they encounter on the streets.

 Episode 351: "Goodbye to Carolina" | File Type: video/mp4 | Duration: 28:57

The film "Goodbye to Carolina" (1964) was a part of the documentary series "Minority Report." Produced by the North Carolina Film Board for the North Carolina Intercollegiate Council for Human Rights, the series stated the opinions and experiences of Negro students in North Carolina.

 Episode 350: "Art in the Negro Schools" | File Type: video/mp4 | Duration: 21:17

The educational silent film "Art in the Negro Schools" parts 1 and 2 (1940) surveys the instruction of the fine and performing arts at leading African American institutions, including Calhoun, Dillard, Fisk, Hampton, and Howard. The film argues that in addition to agriculture and industry, exposure to theater, music, dance, and the fine arts produces well-rounded students and enriches their lives. The film was part of the sponsor’s Negro Education for American Living series. The foundation provided funds for parks, established the Religious Film Association, improved educational opportunities for African Americans, and fostered awareness of African and African American art.

 Episode 349: "Leenya : Daughter of the Noble Blacks of Surinam" | File Type: video/mp4 | Duration: 12:33

This episode is the 1973 documentary "Leenya" which looks at the life of Leenya, a young woman of Surinam. Leenya uses the term "Bush Negro" to describe her people. Generally, women are topless, while men wear polo shirts. Shows peeling and detoxifying casaba and making it into flour and bread. Also features wood carving and a school boat.

 Episode 348: "The Black Woman" (part 2) | File Type: video/mp4 | Duration: 26:34

This episode is the second part of the documentary titled, "The Black Woman" (1970) featuring poetess Nikki Giovanni, singer Lena Horne, Bibi Amina Baraka (wife of poet-playwright Leroi Jones), a performance by Roberta Flack and other Black women discussing the role of Black women in contemporary society. Produced and hosted by Tony Brown and directed by Stan Lathan, the film explores the diversity of black womanhood.

 Episode 348: "The Black Woman" (part 1) | File Type: video/mp4 | Duration: 29:54

This episode is the first part of the documentary titled, "The Black Woman" (1970) featuring poetess Nikki Giovanni, singer Lena Horne, Bibi Amina Baraka (wife of poet-playwright Leroi Jones), a performance by Roberta Flack and other Black women discussing the role of Black women in contemporary society. Produced and hosted by Tony Brown and directed by Stan Lathan, the film explores the diversity of black womanhood.

 NEW MAN DOWN SOUTH by William Gordon, Sr. | File Type: video/mp4 | Duration: 02:06

By supporting this project, you can help make this compelling historical narrative a reality. I’m sure you’re going to love this story deeply rooted in the South. Visit the Kickstarter page to order your copy: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/384717895/new-man-down-south-by-william-gordon-sr. For more information, visit http://newmandownsouth.com. Thanks for your support!

 Announcement: New Man Down South | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 02:06

Visit http://newmandownsouth.com for more information, then visit the Kickstarter page to donate: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/384717895/new-man-down-south-by-william-gordon-sr.

 Episode 347: "King: Montgomery to Memphis" (part 4) | File Type: video/mp4 | Duration: 24:39

The conclusion of this episode is the fourth part of the documentary, "King: Montgomery to Memphis" (1970) portraying the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. from 1955 to 1968. Compiled entirely from archival and news footage, it presents an overview of the public life of the human rights leader, through the various moments that exemplified his work. From the early bus boycotts in Montgomery, Alabama, in 1955-56, to an extract from the last address he gave the night before he was killed. In the process it shows Dr. King as he grew from a young minister, to the international moral leader he had become at the time of his death.

 Episode 347: "King: Montgomery to Memphis" (part 3) | File Type: video/mp4 | Duration: 26:59

Continuing this episode is the third part of the documentary, "King: Montgomery to Memphis" (1970) portraying the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. from 1955 to 1968. Compiled entirely from archival and news footage, it presents an overview of the public life of the human rights leader, through the various moments that exemplified his work. From the early bus boycotts in Montgomery, Alabama, in 1955-56, to an extract from the last address he gave the night before he was killed. In the process it shows Dr. King as he grew from a young minister, to the international moral leader he had become at the time of his death.

 Episode 347: "King: Montgomery to Memphis" (part 2) | File Type: video/mp4 | Duration: 25:57

Continuing this episode is the second part of the documentary, "King: Montgomery to Memphis" (1970) portraying the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. from 1955 to 1968. Compiled entirely from archival and news footage, it presents an overview of the public life of the human rights leader, through the various moments that exemplified his work. From the early bus boycotts in Montgomery, Alabama, in 1955-56, to an extract from the last address he gave the night before he was killed. In the process it shows Dr. King as he grew from a young minister, to the international moral leader he had become at the time of his death.

 Episode 347: "King: Montgomery to Memphis" (part 1) | File Type: video/mp4 | Duration: 27:15

Happy Martin Luther King Day! This episode is the first part of the documentary, "King: Montgomery to Memphis" (1970) portraying the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. from 1955 to 1968. Compiled entirely from archival and news footage, it presents an overview of the public life of the human rights leader, through the various moments that exemplified his work. From the early bus boycotts in Montgomery, Alabama, in 1955-56, to an extract from the last address he gave the night before he was killed. In the process it shows Dr. King as he grew from a young minister, to the international moral leader he had become at the time of his death.

 Episode 346: Rev. C. L. Franklin | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 25:44

In this episode, Reverend C. L. Franklin delivers a sermon titled "Let Your Hair Down". This sermon was recordeded in 1972 at New Bethel Baptist Church in Detroit, Michigan.

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