The Genius of Fela Kuti and Afrobeat (feat. Femi & Made Kuti)by Mark Anthony Neal / 19h
" Fela Kuti has inspired musicians from all over the world from Burna Boy and Beyoncé , to Miles Davis . Sound Field dives into the musical genius of Fela's cultural funk. Sound Field host LA Buckner speaks to Fela's son and grandson, Femi and Made Kuti about carrying on the legacy of Afrobeat."
Book Talk with Catherine Coleman Flowers | "Waste: One Woman’s Fight Against America’s Dirty Secret"by Mark Anthony Neal / 19h
"MacArthur “genius” Catherine Coleman Flowers grew up in Lowndes County, Alabama, a place that’s been called “Bloody Lowndes” because of its violent, racist history. Once the epicenter of the voting rights struggle, today it’s Ground Zero for a new movement that is Flowers’s life’s work. It’s a fight to ensure human dignity through a right most Americans take for granted: basic sanitation. Too ma
Left of Black S11 · E16 | The Meaning of Soul with Dr. Emily J. Lordiby Mark Anthony Neal / 19h
Soul music–– say it and it has different meanings to different people. It originated from within the African American community leading up to and during the Civil Rights Era. So, was the music of such icons as Aretha Franklin, Isaac Hayes, Donny Hathaway, Minnie Ripperton, and many others not only meant as entertainment but also a form of Black resistance? What deeper social meanings can we mine
A Wide-Ranging Exploration of Alice Walker and 'The Color Purple'by Mark Anthony Neal / 1d
" 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 / 1d
"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 / 1d
"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 / 2d
'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
Interview with Dr. Carl Hart on the History of Drugs and Drug Policy in Americaby Mark Anthony Neal / 3d
Columbia University Neuroscientist Carl Hart discusses his new book Drug Use for Grown-Ups: Chasing Liberty in the Land of Fear .
Coffee & Books: Marc Lamont Hill and Dr. Regina Bradley Discuss Her Book; 'Chronicling Stankonia: The Rise of the Hip Hop South"'by Mark Anthony Neal / 3d
'On this episode of Coffee & Books , host Marc Lamont Hill is in conversation with assistant professor of English and African diaspora, Dr. Regina Bradley , author of Chronicling Stankonia: The Rise of the Hip Hop South . They unpack the cultural impact of southern rap, why one chapter in the book took years to finish.'
GIVĒON: Tiny Desk (Home) Concertby Mark Anthony Neal / 4d
'"Just bear with me while I just enjoy this and soak in it," GIVĒON admits with a laugh. Switching between the demeanors of a seasoned, nonchalant crooner and a giddy-grinned newbie, the fast-rising R&B star makes a point to show his humility during his long-awaited debut at Tiny Desk. Accompanied by a minimal, masked-up band and only one background vocalist (a fellow Pisces at that), the baby-fa
A Historian Daina Ramey Berry's Brief But Spectacular Take on Understanding the Past to Live a Better Futureby Mark Anthony Neal / 4d
'This Brief But Spectacular comes from historian Daina Ramey Berry , who chairs the history department at the University of Texas at Austin. She is dedicated to rethinking the way we teach American history to all students, and her latest book is called, A Black Women's History of the United States .' -- PBS NewsHour
How Democracy Reform Protects Black Political Power by Ben Jealousby Mark Anthony Neal / 4d
| @BenJealous | special NewBlackMan (in Exile) The 2020 elections taught us that our democracy is both strong and fragile. This is the time to shore it up with the For the People Act that is now waiting for action by Congress. Voters showed the strength of our democracy by showing up in record numbers to cast ballots to defeat an incumbent president. And voters in Georgia, led by Black voters, m
Duke Performances Presents Billy Childs’ ‘Enlightened Souls (2013)by Mark Anthony Neal / 4d
'Duke Performances presents the world premiere of Enlightened Souls: Commemorating 50 Years of Black Students at Duke at Baldwin Auditorium, Duke University, Durham, NC on Friday, October 4, 2013. Composed by Billy Childs . Commissioned by Duke Performances. Performed by the Billy Childs Jazz Chamber Ensemble featuring Dianne Reeves with the Ying Quartet .' Duke Performances Presents Billy Childs
Coffee & Books" Marc Lamont Hill Discusses His Book 'Except for Palestine: The Limits of Progressive Politics' with Co-Author Mitchell Plitnick.by Mark Anthony Neal / 5d
'On this episode of Coffee & Books, host Marc Lamont Hill is joined by Israel-Palestine expert Mitchell Plitnick , the co-author of Hill's new book, Except for Palestine: The Limits of Progressive Politics . The two discuss why it was important to write this book, and dive into policies and politics of Israel-Palestine.'
'Black Girl Songbook' – Chapter 2: Now That We Found Love Featuring Deborah Coxby Mark Anthony Neal / 5d
'In the second chapter of Black Girl Songbook , Danyel Smith explores her favorite type of record. From Etta James’s “At Last” to Erykah Badu’s “Honey,” Danyel dives deep into songs that capture the discovery of a pure and true love. Later on, she’s joined by Juno Award–winning Canadian singer, songwriter, and actress Deborah Cox to talk about her iconic hit, “Nobody’s Supposed to Be Here,” her e
Meshell Ndegeocello: Tiny Desk (Home) Concertby Mark Anthony Neal / 6d
'Meshell Ndegeocello 's Tiny Desk (home) concert feels like a narrative film. Shot in vivid black and white, the concert includes songs from throughout her career framed by her thoughts on the importance and influence of James Baldwin: "He deserves flowers every day. Most of all because he was willing to discuss things that were painful, hard to look at, hard to see, hard to accept." That descrip
How Octavia Butler's Sci-Fi Dystopia Became A Constant In A Man's Evolutionby Mark Anthony Neal / 6d
' Octavia Butler 's alternate realities and 'speculative fiction' reveal striking, and often devastating parallels to the world we live in today. She was a deep observer of the human condition, perplexed and inspired by our propensity towards self-destruction. Butler was also fascinated by the cyclical nature of history, and often looked to the past when writing about the future. Along with her w
