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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 hist... more
FAQs about BMA: Black Media Archive:How many episodes does BMA: Black Media Archive have?The podcast currently has 425 episodes available.
November 29, 2017Episode 340: "The Great Adventure: Go Down Moses" (part 2)The conclusion of this episode of "The Great Adventure" titled "Go Down Moses" (1963) Ruby Dee portrays the escaped slave Harriet Tubman and her attempts to rescue enslaved family members and friends through the pre-Civil War Underground Railroad. Produced by CBS, the film also features Ethel Waters, Brock Peters and Ossie Davis....more26minPlay
November 28, 2017Episode 340: "The Great Adventure: Go Down Moses" (part 1)In this episode of "The Great Adventure" titled "Go Down Moses" (1963) Ruby Dee portrays the escaped slave Harriet Tubman and her attempts to rescue enslaved family members and friends through the pre-Civil War Underground Railroad. Produced by CBS, the film also features Ethel Waters, Brock Peters and Ossie Davis....more25minPlay
November 21, 2017Episode 339: Della ReeseThis episode features Della Reese performing the songs "In the Still of the Night" and "Melancholy Baby" during an appearance on the June 27, 1956 broadcast of the variety program "Stage Show" hosted by Tommy and Jimmy Dorsey and their orchestra....more5minPlay
November 16, 2017Episode 338: "FBI Intelligence Assessment: Black Identity Extremists Likely Motivated to Target Law Enforcement Officers"This episode is the report, "Black Identity Extremists Likely Motivated to Target Law Enforcement Officers" dated August 3, 2017 and compiled by the FBI Domestic Terrorism Analysis Unit. The document states in its executive summary: "The FBI assesses it is very likely Black Identity Extremist (BIE) perceptions of police brutality against African Americans spurred an increase in premeditated, retaliatory lethal violence against law enforcement and will very likely serve as justification for such violence."...more0minPlay
November 10, 2017Episode 337: "Rufus Jones for President""Rufus Jones for President" (1933) is a highly entertaining all-black musical short starring Ethel Waters, and introduced the world to eight-year-old Sammy Davis, Jr. in his first screen appearance. In the film, Rufus Jones, a black child, is elected President of the United States....more22minPlay
November 06, 2017Episode 336: "The Warren Years: The Great Decisions""The Warren Years: The Great Decisions" (1969) examines the major Supreme Court rulings in the areas of school desegregation and civil rights, reapportionment, and criminal procedure in light of the consequences of the decisions. Presents an evaluation of these decisions by allies and critics of Earl Warren such as former Justice Arthur Goldberg and former Attorney General Ramesy Clark....more24minPlay
October 29, 2017Episode 335: "The Intruder" (Part 2)Movie: The conclusion of "The Intruder" also known as "I Hate Your Guts" and "Shame" a 1962 film directed by Roger Corman starring William Shatner as a racist mystery man sent to stir trouble in a southern town that is about to integrate its high school. He calls himself a social reformer. But what he does is stir up trouble - trouble he soon finds he can't control....more40minPlay
October 27, 2017Episode 335: "The Intruder" (Part 1)Movie: "The Intruder" also known as "I Hate Your Guts" and "Shame" is a 1962 film directed by Roger Corman starring William Shatner as a racist mystery man sent to stir trouble in a southern town that is about to integrate its high school. He calls himself a social reformer. But what he does is stir up trouble - trouble he soon finds he can't control....more45minPlay
October 26, 2017Episode 334: Fats DominoThis episode includes two performances by Antoine "Fats" Domino, Jr. The first is the song "Wait and See" (recorded in 1957) and the second is his performance of "Ain't that a Shame" from the film "Shake, Rattle & Rock!" (1956)....more5minPlay
October 22, 2017Episode 333: "The Black Cop"The film "Black Cop" (1969) explores the relationship of the Black policeman to other blacks by interviewing those on both sides in New York City and Los Angeles. Points out that some see Black police officers as representing a white system which is badly in need of change, while other Blacks accuse the Black policeman of seeking only the instant authority that comes with a badge....more17minPlay
FAQs about BMA: Black Media Archive:How many episodes does BMA: Black Media Archive have?The podcast currently has 425 episodes available.