In Love, Rita Bridgett M. Davis tells the story of her beloved older sister
Rita, a vivacious woman who attended Fisk University at age sixteen, and went
on to become a car test driver, an amateur belly dancer, an MBA, and later a
popular special ed teacher. In doing so...
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But, we realized there was so much more to share, so we're returning with
more poems, comments and hopefully insights from you, our listeners .
If you'd like to share a favorite Nikki Giovanni poem or memory, call in
on 503-231-8187.
By speaking her words, we lift and p...
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Nikki Giovanni. a national treasure, was a frequent visitor to the
Portland area. Hosts Emma Ford, O B Hill and Patricia Welch will be
reading our favorite poems, sharing highlights of her life and welcoming
listeners to call in and do the same. Everyone has a favor...
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Founded in 1997, AALBC.com is a widely recognized source of author profiles,
book and film reviews, book recommendations, event information, active
discussions, writer resources, interviews, articles, videos, and more. By
providing a forum for the exchange of constructi...
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Author Sidney Morrison joins us to discuss his book, Frederick
Douglass: a Novel, about the man considered the most prominent African
American of the 19th century. Frederick Douglass was instrumental in ending
the institution of slavery from which he escaped to be...
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In this metaphysical mystery, historian Brigham Elijah embarks on a
mind-bending journey triggered by his uncle's mysterious murder. Delving into
his own past, Brigham encounters cryptic clues, forbidden secrets, and a
clandestine society guarding ancient knowle...
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When President Joe Biden withdrew from the 2024 presidential race and
endorsed his vice president to succeed him, the country's attention focussed
on Kamala Harris. The notion of this dynamic, Afro-Asian woman (mother
emigrated from India, father from Jamaica) ha...
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Newly-emancipated Halle decides to leave the plantation in search of her
parents. Aurelia, whose privileged life was ravaged by the Civil
War, wants to find her brother, a soldier who fought with the Union
army. Both are plotting their trip North when their paths cros...
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We flipped the script for this program. Black Book Talk co-host O B Hill
is our guest, along with Gloria McMurtry. They are the founders of
Reflections Coffee and Books which, for 17 years, drew fans to the crossroads
of MLK Blvd and Killingsworth St. More than a cof...
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Using a variety of poetic forms, from haiku to free verse, Watson
shares recollections of her childhood in Portland. These odes to Black
women of all ages are brilliantly illustrated by celebrated fine artist Ekua
Holmes .
Black Girl You Are Atlas is Watson's ...
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