A Wide-Ranging Exploration of Alice Walker and 'The Color Purple'by Mark Anthony Neal / 15h
" Salamishah Tillet , a contributing critic-at-large for The New York Times and the Henry Rutgers professor of African American studies and creative writing at Rutgers University, Newark, joins us to discuss her new book, In Search of The Color Purple: The Story of an American Masterpiece . The book explores Alice Walker’s seminal novel and its cultural impact through archival research and interv
Rooting Out Extremism In The Policeby Mark Anthony Neal / 15h
"The insurrection at the U.S. Capitol shocked the nation. A recent NPR analysis found that 20 percent of those charged in the insurrection at the Capitol riot appeared to be current or former service members. But the military isn't alone. At least 30 police officers attended the rally before the insurrection. And a retired New York police officer was just charged with assaulting a Washington, D.C
"How Can America Not Know This Story?": Lee Daniels on the Enduring Relevance of Billie Holidayby Mark Anthony Neal / 15h
"Director Lee Daniels returns with his first film in eight years. The United States vs. Billie Holiday is a biopic that delves into the legendary singer’s life, focusing on efforts by the federal government to target Holiday over her civil rights activism. Daniel's film also explores how controversial Holiday's song "Strange Fruit" was at the time, for shining a light on the lynchings of Black Am
Icons & Influences: Brittany Howard on Nina Simoneby Mark Anthony Neal / 1d
' Brittany Howard discusses her lifelong love for the Nina Simone as well as her favorite performance by the legendary soul singer.' -- Rolling Stone
A Shot In The Dark: On Being Black and Taking Coronavirus Vaccinesby Mark Anthony Neal / 1d
'As the rollout of coronavirus vaccines unfolds, one big challenge for public health officials has been the skepticism many Black people have toward the vaccine. One notorious medical study — the Tuskegee experiment — has been cited as a reason. But should it be?' -- Code Switch
