Black Book Talk

Black Book Talk

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Black Book Talk episodes

  • Keenan Jones, author of SATURDAY MORNING AT THE 'SHOP
    It’s Saturday morning. We hop in the car. Mom’s heading to work, and
    I’m geeked to go spend the day at the ’shop!
    The barbershop is a sound booth, an art gallery, a playground, a classroom,
    and so much more. It’s a place for artistry and comradery and, most
    importantly,...
    33 min
  • LOVE, RITA
    In Love, Rita Bridgett M. Davis tells the story of her beloved older sister
    Rita, a vivacious woman who attended Fisk University at age sixteen, and went
    on to become a car test driver, an amateur belly dancer, an MBA, and later a
    popular special ed teacher.  In doing so...
    30 min
  • Remembering Nikki Giovanni, Part 2
    But, we realized there was so much more to share, so we're returning with
    more poems, comments and hopefully insights from you, our listeners .
     If you'd like to share a favorite Nikki Giovanni poem or memory, call in
    on 503-231-8187.
    By speaking her words, we lift and p...
    0 min
  • Remembering Nikki Giovanni
    Nikki Giovanni. a national treasure, was a frequent visitor to the
    Portland area.  Hosts Emma Ford, O B Hill and  Patricia Welch will be
    reading our favorite poems, sharing highlights of her life and welcoming
    listeners to call in and do the same.  Everyone has a favor...
    33 min
  • FREDERICK DOUGLASS, A NOVEL, by Sidney Morrison
    Author Sidney Morrison joins us to discuss his book, Frederick
    Douglass:  a Novel, about the man considered the most prominent African
    American of the 19th century.  Frederick Douglass was instrumental in ending
    the institution of slavery from which he escaped to be...
    29 min
  • The Savion Sequence
    In this metaphysical mystery, historian Brigham Elijah embarks on a
    mind-bending journey triggered by his uncle's mysterious murder. Delving into
    his own past, Brigham encounters cryptic clues, forbidden secrets, and a
    clandestine society guarding ancient knowle...
    29 min

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