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.
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This episode features a clip from the classic television variety show "Hollywood Palace" in which the world famous Harlem Globetrotters made an appearance. Broadcast on February 6, 1965, this clip features the Globetrotters showcasing thier skill to the tune of "Sweet Georgia Brown" and playing in a game against the Hollywood Dribblers.
Five years later, the Black Media Archive presents episode 300. We cannot thank our viewers enough for your support for this new media educational endeavor. Please continue to leave your comments, send in emails, and spread the word about this podcast, and we'll keep this podcast alive as long as possible. Thank you for making the BMA such a successful project and pleasure to share with the world. To commemorate our 300th episode, we present to you this gem. "A Time for Burning" was selected for preservation in the United States National Film Registry by the Library of Congress as being "culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant" in 2005. This is the coclusion of "A Time for Burning" a 1966 American documentary film which explores the attempts of the minister of Augustana Lutheran Church in Omaha, Nebraska, to persuade his all-white congregation to reach out to "negro" Lutherans in the city's north side. The film was directed by San Francisco filmmaker William C. Jersey, was nominated as Best Documentary Feature in the 1967 Academy Awards, and introduced America to a young Ernie Chambers. The film was commissioned by the Lutheran Church.
Five years later, the Black Media Archive presents episode 300. We cannot thank our viewers enough for your support for this new media educational endeavor. Please continue to leave your comments, send in emails, and spread the word about this podcast, and we'll keep this podcast alive as long as possible. Thank you for making the BMA such a successful project and pleasure to share with the world. To commemorate our 300th episode, we present to you this gem. "A Time for Burning" was selected for preservation in the United States National Film Registry by the Library of Congress as being "culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant" in 2005. This is the coclusion of "A Time for Burning" a 1966 American documentary film which explores the attempts of the minister of Augustana Lutheran Church in Omaha, Nebraska, to persuade his all-white congregation to reach out to "negro" Lutherans in the city's north side. The film was directed by San Francisco filmmaker William C. Jersey, was nominated as Best Documentary Feature in the 1967 Academy Awards, and introduced America to a young Ernie Chambers. The film was commissioned by the Lutheran Church.
Five years later, the Black Media Archive presents episode 300. We cannot thank our viewers enough for your support for this new media educational endeavor. Please continue to leave your comments, send in emails, and spread the word about this podcast, and we'll keep this podcast alive as long as possible. Thank you for making the BMA such a successful project and pleasure to share with the world. To commemorate our 300th episode, we present to you this gem. "A Time for Burning" was selected for preservation in the United States National Film Registry by the Library of Congress as being "culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant" in 2005. "A Time for Burning" is a 1966 American documentary film which explores the attempts of the minister of Augustana Lutheran Church in Omaha, Nebraska, to persuade his all-white congregation to reach out to "negro" Lutherans in the city's north side. The film was directed by San Francisco filmmaker William C. Jersey, was nominated as Best Documentary Feature in the 1967 Academy Awards, and introduced America to a young Ernie Chambers. The film was commissioned by the Lutheran Church.
Five years later, the Black Media Archive presents episode 300. We cannot thank our viewers enough for your support for this new media educational endeavor. Please continue to leave your comments, send in emails, and spread the word about this podcast, and we'll keep this podcast alive as long as possible. Thank you for making the BMA such a successful project and pleasure to share with the world. To commemorate our 300th episode, we present to you this gem. "A Time for Burning" was selected for preservation in the United States National Film Registry by the Library of Congress as being "culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant" in 2005. "A Time for Burning" is a 1966 American documentary film which explores the attempts of the minister of Augustana Lutheran Church in Omaha, Nebraska, to persuade his all-white congregation to reach out to "negro" Lutherans in the city's north side. The film was directed by San Francisco filmmaker William C. Jersey, was nominated as Best Documentary Feature in the 1967 Academy Awards, and introduced America to a young Ernie Chambers. The film was commissioned by the Lutheran Church.
In a television studio in Washington, D.C. on August 28, 1963, a small group from Hollywood, California gathered to give their opinions on the civil rights gathering that took place on that day. As citizens committed to the cause of civil rights, they included James Baldwin, Harry Belafonte, Marlon Brando, Charlton Heston, Joseph Minkelwitz, and Sidney Poitier.
In a television studio in Washington, D.C. on August 28, 1963, a small group from Hollywood, California gathered to give their opinions on the civil rights gathering that took place on that day. As citizens committed to the cause of civil rights, they included James Baldwin, Harry Belafonte, Marlon Brando, Charlton Heston, Joseph Minkelwitz, and Sidney Poitier.
In memory of Reverend Fred Shuttlesworth, who passed away on October 5, 2011, this episode is a lecture he gave in which he discusses his faith and its role in his life's work of activism in the struggle for civil rights. Although it is believed to be relatively recent, the exact date and location of this recording is unknown. This recording was made by Bill Holiday.
In memory of Reverend Fred Shuttlesworth, who passed away on October 5, 2011, this episode is a lecture he gave in which he discusses his faith and its role in his life's work of activism in the struggle for civil rights. Although it is believed to be relatively recent, the exact date and location of this recording is unknown. This recording was made by Bill Holiday.
We're celebrating the Black Media Archive's 5th Anniversary! It's amazing to think that this podcast has been going strong for five years, and it continues to grow. Thank you for supporting the BMA over the past five years, and please continue to leave your comments, send in emails, and spread the word about this podcast. To celebrate we present the conclusion of this episode, the $2 million epic, 1927 silent film version of the American classic "Uncle Tom's Cabin". Unfortunately, this particular version of the film is incomplete, but gives the viewer an idea of the depiction of African-Americans in early 20th century entertainment. It's important to note that this version of the film actually included some real African-Americans, specifically in the role of Uncle Tom. However, it also includes some more traditional (for the time) actors in black face, and the roles of Eliza and George are played by whites.
We're celebrating the Black Media Archive's 5th Anniversary! It's amazing to think that this podcast has been going strong for five years, and it continues to grow. Thank you for supporting the BMA over the past five years, and please continue to leave your comments, send in emails, and spread the word about this podcast. To celebrate we present the conclusion of this episode, the $2 million epic, 1927 silent film version of the American classic "Uncle Tom's Cabin". Unfortunately, this particular version of the film is incomplete, but gives the viewer an idea of the depiction of African-Americans in early 20th century entertainment. It's important to note that this version of the film actually included some real African-Americans, specifically in the role of Uncle Tom. However, it also includes some more traditional (for the time) actors in black face, and the roles of Eliza and George are played by whites.
Today marks the Black Media Archive's 5th Anniversary! It's amazing to think that this podcast has been going strong for five years, and it continues to grow. Thank you for supporting the BMA over the past five years, and please continue to leave your comments, send in emails, and spread the word about this podcast. To celebrate we present this episode, the $2 million epic, 1927 silent film version of the American classic "Uncle Tom's Cabin". Unfortunately, this particular version of the film is incomplete, but gives the viewer an idea of the depiction of African-Americans in early 20th century entertainment. It's important to note that this version of the film actually included some real African-Americans, specifically in the role of Uncle Tom. However, it also includes some more traditional (for the time) actors in black face, and the roles of Eliza and George are played by whites.
Today marks the Black Media Archive's 5th Anniversary! It's amazing to think that this podcast has been going strong for five years, and it continues to grow. Thank you for supporting the BMA over the past five years, and please continue to leave your comments, send in emails, and spread the word about this podcast. To celebrate we present this episode, the $2 million epic, 1927 silent film version of the American classic "Uncle Tom's Cabin". Unfortunately, this particular version of the film is incomplete, but gives the viewer an idea of the depiction of African-Americans in early 20th century entertainment. It's important to note that this version of the film actually included some real African-Americans, specifically in the role of Uncle Tom. However, it also includes some more traditional (for the time) actors in black face, and the roles of Eliza and George are played by whites.
Another "soundie" starring the lovely Dorothy Dandridge in "Jig in the Jungle" with Cee Pee Johnson & His Orchestra (1941).
Another "soundie" starring the lovely Dorothy Dandridge in "Jig in the Jungle" with Cee Pee Johnson & His Orchestra (1941).