Movie: In the conclusion of this episode Lena Horne makes her film debut as an entertainer who gets a chance at Broadway in the film "The Duke Is Tops" (1938). She headlines for a stage show run by Duke (Ralph Cooper), but cuts her ties to Duke and heads for Broadway. But when her big debut becomes a big disaster, only Duke can save the day.

Movie: In this episode Lena Horne makes her film debut as an entertainer who gets a chance at Broadway in the film "The Duke Is Tops" (1938). She headlines for a stage show run by Duke (Ralph Cooper), but cuts her ties to Duke and heads for Broadway. But when her big debut becomes a big disaster, only Duke can save the day.

This episode is an old-style "sermon with singing", recorded in Atlanta on February 21, 1927. Rev. William Ransom speaks on the text "How Can These Things Be?", accompanied by singers. This episode is taken from a 78rpm disk.

Mahalia Jackson appeared on "The Nat King Cole Show" on NBC on November 12, 1957 to perform and promote their new film, "St. Louis Blues". This is a clip of her singing the song "Steal Away" as only she could.

This episode is the song "Big Road Blues" recorded by blues legend Tommy Johnson (1928).

The conclusion of the musical comedy "Killer Diller" (1948), one of the filmed vaudeville shows that played to black theaters in the 40's and 50's. What follows are some dynamite musical and comedy acts including Nat King Cole and Jackie 'Moms' Mabley.

This episode is the musical comedy "Killer Diller" (1948), one of the filmed vaudeville shows that played to black theaters in the 40's and 50's. What follows are some dynamite musical and comedy acts including Nat King Cole and Jackie 'Moms' Mabley.

This episode is taken from a rare episode of the 50's TV show "Coke Time" (1953) and features a performance by Broadway star Diahann Carroll.

This episode is a segment from the "Plymouth News Caravan," (April 18, 1955) that was broadcast on NBC reporting on the progression of school integration in the south.

This episode is an interview clip with comedian and civil rights activist Dick Gregory taken from the movie "Letter to the President". (2005)