This episode is a historic piece of sheet music titled, "I ain't 'bliged to stan' no nigger foolin'" (1897) by J. Frank Walsh.  Labeled "the greatest of all coon songs" this song features some startling lyrics.

This episode is a historic piece of sheet music titled, "I ain't 'bliged to stan' no nigger foolin'" (1897) by J. Frank Walsh. Labeled "the greatest of all coon songs" this song features some startling lyrics.

Episode 79: "I ain't 'bliged to stan' no n***** foolin'"

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.

Society & Culture

Education

History

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.

Share Episode 79: "I ain't 'bliged to stan' no n***** foolin'"

Sign up to save your podcasts

Episode 79: "I ain't 'bliged to stan' no n***** foolin'"

Episode 79: "I ain't 'bliged to stan' no n***** foolin'"