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WVXU celebrates Black History Month with two exceptional
programs…one which will educate, the other which will
inspire…as the nation recognizes the journey of all
African Americans.
Every Voice and Sing: The Choral Music
Legacy of Historically Black Colleges and Universities
Sundays at 8:00 PM (Feb. 4, 11,
18, 24, March 4)
Visit
The EVT Eduational Productions Website
Michele Norris, award-winning journalist
and a host of National Public Radio’s All
Things Considered, hosts and narrates this 5-part
radio series on the history of black choral music. Coinciding
with Black History Month (February), 2007, Every
Voice And Sing! explores the founding
of black colleges and universities and their singing
groups during the Civil War/Reconstruction era. Through
stories, interviews and musical performances, the series
traces a unique musical evolution beginning with spirituals
and work songs, and advancing through Blues, Gospel,
Jazz, Pop and World Music.
It culminates with current black college
choirs and vocal groups, including Ladysmith Black Mambazo,
Shirley Caesar, Cissy Houston, TAKE-6, Kurtis Blow and
Hell's Most Wanted.
Thurgood Marshall Before the Court
Thursday, February 22, 7:00 PM
Visit
the American RadioWorks Website
 As
the Supreme Court decides on the future of school desegregation,
American RadioWorks looks back at the career
of Thurgood Marshall, who led the legal battle to defeat
segregation in schools. Marshall is best known as the
first African American appointed to the United States
Supreme Court and as the lead attorney in the landmark
school desegregation case, Brown v. Board of Education.
Just as remarkable, Thurgood Marshall
was an instrumental figure in striking down the legal
framework of segregation and establishing the foundation
for modern civil rights law. In the 1940s and 50s, Marshall
was one of the most recognized black leaders in the
country - he was often called "Mr. Civil Rights."
This comprehensive documentary project
will highlight contributions made by Marshall and key
legal partners, and by the courageous African Americans
across the South who risked their jobs and safety to
press their grievances in local courts.
Black History Month on WGUC
Visit www.wguc.org or tune to 90.9 for a celebration of the works and contributions of African-American composers, conductors and classical musicians, including Simon Estes, Paul Robeson, Denyce Graves, Wynton Marsalis and more.
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