Smithsonian Channel Presents Black History Month
Summary: Honoring the achievements. Remembering the struggle. Smithsonian Channel has compiled this thought-provoking podcast series in celebration of Black History Month.
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Podcasts:
Joseph McNeil, of the Greensboro Four, was compelled to stand up for his beliefs, regardless of how the rest of the world might react.
Apostle Dr. Jibreel Khazan, of the Greensboro Four, tells of his frustration with segregation and his desire to do something about it.
Apostle Dr. Jibreel Khazan, of the Greensboro Four, tells of his frustration with segregation and his desire to do something about it.
Franklin McCain, of the Greensboro Four, advises that we cannot wait for the approval of others to do something that we know is right.
Joseph McNeil, of the Greensboro Four, was compelled to stand up for his beliefs, regardless of how the rest of the world might react.
Franklin McCain, of the Greensboro Four, advises that we cannot wait for the approval of others to do something that we know is right.
Joseph McNeil, of the Greensboro Four, was compelled to stand up for his beliefs, regardless of how the rest of the world might react.
When Black leaders demanded equality and World War II demanded more skilled soldiers, the Tuskegee Airmen, or "Red-Tail Angels," became the first African American pilots to train for combat.
Bessie Coleman wanted to fly, and she wouldn't take no for an answer. As the first African American woman with a pilot's license, she proved her skill as a stunt pilot.
The first African American pilots ever inducted into the US Army Air Corps recall how much has changed since they joined in 1942.
The first African American pilots ever inducted into the US Army Air Corps recall how much has changed since they joined in 1942.
Now flown only by nostalgic young pilots, one of the old-fashioned, low-tech WWII planes used by the first Tuskegee Airmen has been fully restored and dubbed "Spirit of Tuskegee."
Now flown only by nostalgic young pilots, one of the old-fashioned, low-tech WWII planes used by the first Tuskegee Airmen has been fully restored and dubbed "Spirit of Tuskegee."
When four college freshmen began to talk about affecting change within their community, only three were up for the challenge.
When four college freshmen began to talk about affecting change within their community, only three were up for the challenge.
