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Through a partnership with nationally syndicated radio show, DeDe in the Morning and Stacks 92.1 (WQTX-FM), here's a recommended title that you can download or stream  from our special webpage. 

Kylie Gates-Barrett stops by to discuss her Sharing Smiles Project Journal.

The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent.

Here's three books Kylie recommends that you read.
The Negativity Remedy
12 Pillars
Think Like A Monk

Thirty years ago, Marlon Riggs’ documentary Color Adjustment: A History of African American Portrayal on Television traced 40 years of race relations through the lens of prime-time entertainment scrutinizing television’s racial myths and stereotypes. Dr. Julian C. Chambliss from Michigan State University and Lansing Township Supervisor Diontrae Hayes revisit some of the topics discussed in the documentary as well as critique some modern day shows on their portrayals of African Americans.

The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on CADL CAST does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. 

During the tumultuous fall of Saigon in the last days of the Vietnam War. the U.S. Government decided to save as many orphans as possible so on April 4,
a military aircraft lifted off the ground with hundreds of babies and young children. Then a rear door blew open and the horror began 25,000 feet in the air. Vietnam Veteran and author Phillip Wise, who survived the horrific crash shares his story.

The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent.

iMichigan Productions with its Peaceful Warriors Project has produced a mini series of African American Veterans that will air on WKAR/PBS during Black History Month this February 2021. Check your local listings.

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Fragile Delivery: Operation Babylift C5A Galaxy crash (book)

Defense Intelligence Agency
 
Photo from National Archives and Records Administration

It is a new year and we’ll be looking at our reading goals—both reflecting on 2020 and looking forward in this year.

Check out the discussed titles from our collection. 

Connie Detjen stops by to discuss the W. K. Kellogg Foundation-led Truth, Racial Healing and Transformation (TRHT) project. Also hear about the upcoming virtual community discussion of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr's book, Where Do We Go from Here: Chaos or Community? The community book discussion will take place on Saturday, January 23, 2021 at 10 am. Get more information and register here for the event.

The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent.

Connie recommends the book, The warmth of other suns : the epic story of America's great migration
 

Cassie Veselovsky read this version of Clement Moore's classic The Night Before Christmas on 99.1 WFMK. Storytime includes special messages from executive director Scott Duimstra and Governor Gretchen Whitmer.

Through a partnership with nationally syndicated radio show, DeDe in the Morning and Stacks 92.1 (WQTX-FM), here's a recommended title that you can download or stream  from our special webpage.  

Gather the family for a brand new holiday tradition--a Christmas Eve storytime with Capital Area District Libraries on 99.1 WFMK or https://99wfmk.com/

Jessica, Cheryl, and Mari look back at this year’s favorites and suggest great gift book ideas. 

Click here to find the titles discussed.