Spirit of Black America

Dr. Bernie Demczuks’ Spirit of Black America focuses on the wonder and wisdom of examining African American history and culture from an Afro-Centric perspective. The show pays homage to ancestors within a community of knowledge and wisdom re-discovered from West African spirituality.

51 - A Child Up From Slavery 11/06/2013

51 - A Child Up From Slavery Listen in on how Booker T. Washington went from growing up on a dirt floor to being the first African American printed on a US coin. Joining us to tell the story is Professor Jackie Moore of Austin College and Park Ranger Betsy Haynes from the Booker T. Washington National Monument. /episode/index/show/drbernieindc/id/2539343

50 - Enter the Unknown World of Prison Pipeline system. 10/30/2013

50 - Enter the Unknown World of Prison Pipeline system. Dr. Bernie D. invites Professor Carl Hart to talk about the unfamiliar world of the school to prison pipeline, the incarceration system and it’s connection to America’s drug policy. This is the last interview in our "The Other 99% of America" series during the month of October. /episode/index/show/drbernieindc/id/2529714

49 - Social Mobility in Black America 10/16/2013

49 - Social Mobility in Black America Bernie gets the answers on the current state of the achievement gap and our country’s current situation when it comes to social mobility. He invites Professor Odis Johnson to have an in-depth discussion about minorities and the lack of social mobility in America. /episode/index/show/drbernieindc/id/2511342

48 - The Inside View on the Achievement Gap 10/08/2013

48 - The Inside View on the Achievement Gap Bernie gets the answers on the current state of the achievement gap and our country’s current situation when it comes to social mobility. He is joined by Professor Odis Johnson from the University of Maryland to have an in-depth discussion about minorities and the lack of social mobility in America. /episode/index/show/drbernieindc/id/2502373

47 - Thurgood Marshall & The Thurgood Marshall College Fund 10/02/2013

47 - Thurgood Marshall & The Thurgood Marshall College Fund Bernie discusses the importance of Thurgood Marshall breaking the color line of the Supreme Court and the legacy of his career. The discussion features Johnny C. Taylor Jr. the President and CEO of the President & CEO of the Thurgood Marshall College Fund, as they take a deeper look at the impact Thurgood Marshall has had on America today, especially with the establishment of the Thurgood Marshall College Fund. /episode/index/show/drbernieindc/id/2494306

46 - Guest: Dr. Charles K. Ross, U of Mississippi 09/25/2013

46 - Guest: Dr. Charles K. Ross, U of Mississippi Bernie discusses the significance of James Meredith; the first African American to integrate Ole Miss in 1963. He invites Dr. Charles K. Ross, a professor at Ole Miss, to give an expert account of what it was like for James Meredith to be a student at Ole Miss during the racial tensions of the 1960's and the influence of James Meredith in a discussion of a post-racial America. /episode/index/show/drbernieindc/id/2484990

45 - The Importance of DC Statehood 08/28/2013

45 - The Importance of DC Statehood The Importance of D.C Statehood (Voting Rights, Budget Autonomy & Statehood) Bernie discusses why D.C residents and Americans should care about D.C Statehood. The discussion features Anise Jenkins, Executive Director of Free DC, Kim Perry, Executive Director of DC Vote and Michael Brown, Shadow Senator for DC. /episode/index/show/drbernieindc/id/2452798

44 - Pan Africanism 08/14/2013

44 - Pan Africanism GWU recent graduate Kwasi Agyeman and Howard University student Kenneth Miles discuss the history of Pan Africanism with Professor Gnaka Lagorke. This episode connects the importance of Pan Africanism to the African Diaspora Heritage Trail Conference on October 9-12, 2013 in Lafayette, Louisiana. The conversation about the conference featured Maxine Esdaille, the Conference Chair, Karen Primeaux, Vice President of Lafayette Convention and Visitors Commission and Lena, a representative from the conference. /episode/index/show/drbernieindc/id/2436256

43 - Racism in the NFL 08/07/2013

43 - Racism in the NFL Dr. Demczuk discusses the legacy of NFL Hall of Famer "Fritz" Frederick Douglass Pollard. He is joined by Cyrus Mehri, the Head Counsel of the Fritz Alliance as they talk about the importance of the "Rooney Rule" and the continued efforts of the Fritz Pollard Alliance to increase minority hiring in NFL coaching roles. /episode/index/show/drbernieindc/id/2427309

42 - Whitney Young, Jr - "Powerbroker" 07/31/2013

42 - Whitney Young, Jr - "Powerbroker" Kwasi Agyeman discusses the importance of Whitney Young Jr and the PBS film "Powerbroker" with the film's executive producer Bonnie Boswell. The discussion also included a representative from the National Black Arts Festival. /episode/index/show/drbernieindc/id/2422789

41 - The Tuskegee Experiment 07/24/2013

41 - The Tuskegee Experiment Dr. Bernie is joined by Fred Gray, who led the case against the U.S Gov’t upon discovering the Tuskegee Experiment and assisted in the famous Rosa Parks case. (He's 82 years old) and Alondra Nelson, a world renowned professor at Columbia, she wrote a book about Black Panthers and medical discrimination. /episode/index/show/drbernieindc/id/2410582

40 - Dr. Elijah Anderson 07/17/2013

40 - Dr. Elijah Anderson Dr. Bernie is joined by Yale University's Dr. Elijah Anderson for a discussion on the State of Black American in the aftermath of the Zimmerman verdict. Where to from here? /episode/index/show/drbernieindc/id/2402637

39 - Network of Mutuality 07/10/2013

39 - Network of Mutuality Dr. Bernie discussed the "50 Years Post Birmingham" exhibit with Audra Buck-Coleman, Assistant Professor of Design at the University of Maryland. Also, this week in Black History. /episode/index/show/drbernieindc/id/2391818

38 - Enslaved Laborers and the U.S Capitol 06/25/2013

38 - Enslaved Laborers and the U.S Capitol Kwasi Agyeman discusses the role of enslaved laborers in the construction of the U.S Capitol with Professor Felicia Bell of Savannah State University. /episode/index/show/drbernieindc/id/2374997

37 - Frederick Douglass Legacy 06/19/2013

37 - Frederick Douglass Legacy Preservation of the Frederick Douglass Home and Statue unveiling in the Capital Rotunda with special guest, Audrey Peterman. /episode/index/show/drbernieindc/id/2366555

36 - Changing America Exhibit at National Museum of American History 06/12/2013

36 - Changing America Exhibit at National Museum of American History Kwasi Agyeman hosts Smithsonian curators, Harry Rubenstein and Nancy Bercaw in a discussion about the NMAH African-American exhibit "Changing America: The Emancipation Proclamation, 1863 and the March on Washington, 1963. /episode/index/show/drbernieindc/id/2357193

35 - Plessy vs Ferguson 06/05/2013

35 - Plessy vs Ferguson Dr. Bernie discusses the historical Plessy vs. Ferguson case with Professor Michael Ross from University of Maryland and author Keith Weldon Medley. /episode/index/show/drbernieindc/id/2353513

34 - The Tulsa Massacre of 1921 05/29/2013

34 - The Tulsa Massacre of 1921 Dr. Bernie is joined by Dr. Leslee Stradford, Professor of Fine Art at Laney College and expert on the riots of 1921 in Oklahoma. /episode/index/show/drbernieindc/id/2340144

33 - Congressman John Conyers, Jr. 05/22/2013

33 - Congressman John Conyers, Jr. Join Dr. Bernie D for an enlightening and educational conversation with Michigan Congressman John Conyers, Jr. /episode/index/show/drbernieindc/id/2333844

32 - This Week in Black History 05/15/2013

32 - This Week in Black History A huge welcome back to Dr. Bernie D - after a short absense, Bernie is back to examine this day, and this week, in African-American history, including an interesting take on the work of ex-DC Mayor Marior Barry. /episode/index/show/drbernieindc/id/2323896

31 - Willie Mays 05/07/2013

31 - Willie Mays Kwasi Agyeman welcomes guests, Dr. Raymond Dowsell, V.P. of Curatorial Services at the Negro League Baseball Museum, Bill Francis, Librarian from the Baseball Hall of Fame and Dr. Richard Zarnoff, Director of the Jackie Robinson Society, to talk about the impact and historical importance of WIlie Mays. /episode/index/show/drbernieindc/id/2315327

30 - James Brown 05/01/2013

30 - James Brown Kwesi Agyeman is joined by two DC based Hip-Hop artists to discuss the influence and importance of James Brown. Some of his most sampled work is highlighted. /episode/index/show/drbernieindc/id/2309230

29 - Jackie Robinson 04/17/2013

29 - Jackie Robinson Kwesi Agyeman is joined by social commentator Derrick Ashong for a look at the connection between music and information. Then, baseball coach John Macarthy and Dr. Robert Zarnoff from GW University talk about the impact and legacy of Jackie Robinson. /episode/index/show/drbernieindc/id/2290879

28 - The Legacy of Arthur Ashe 04/10/2013

28 - The Legacy of Arthur Ashe Dr. Bernie Demczuks’ Spirit of Black America focuses on the wonder and wisdom of examining African American history and culture from an Afro-Centric perspective. The show pays homage to ancestors within a community of knowledge and wisdom re-discovered from West African spirituality. /episode/index/show/drbernieindc/id/2282824

27 - Eddie Murphy, MLK & Malcom 04/03/2013

27 - Eddie Murphy, MLK & Malcom Today in Black History highlights jazz great Jimmy McGriff and Dr. Bernie digs into Malcolm, MLK and the comedy of Eddie Murphy. /episode/index/show/drbernieindc/id/2274436

26 - Black Art, Literature and Happy Birthday Sarah Vaughn 03/27/2013

26 - Black Art, Literature and Happy Birthday Sarah Vaughn Dr. Bernie D digs into this Week in Black History and then a look at the impact of Blacks in the Arts, including the contributions of author . /episode/index/show/drbernieindc/id/2266316

25 - Happy Birthday, Spike Lee 03/20/2013

25 - Happy Birthday, Spike Lee Dr. Bernie goes through This Week in Black History and then the movies and impact of Spike Lee are discussed. /episode/index/show/drbernieindc/id/2257151

24 - Today In Black History is Highlighted 03/13/2013

24 - Today In Black History is Highlighted The impact of Musician James Reese Europe is examined as well as Frederick Douglas and more in Today in Black History. /episode/index/show/drbernieindc/id/2248871

23 - The History of Ghana 03/06/2013

23 - The History of Ghana Ghana - it's history, culture, people, politics and story of independence. /episode/index/show/drbernieindc/id/2241060

22 - Django, Lincoln and The Oscars 02/27/2013

22 - Django, Lincoln and The Oscars Dr. Bernie runs through the day in Black History and then examines the Oscars winner and losers with a deeper examination of Quentin Tarantino's "Django Unchained" and Steven Speilberg's "Lincoln". /episode/index/show/drbernieindc/id/2232964

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