Hosted by Frann Michel, this episode features segments on African films, on
public schools in the the making of Black masculinity, and more.
On the Legacy of PATCO 1981
In the aftermath of the midair crash over D.C on January 29, and Trump's
racist response, Frann Mi...
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The ACLU of Oregon, in partnership with Don’t Shoot PDX, an arts and
education organization that promotes social justice and civic participation,
have submitted three public records requests to the City of Portland, the
Oregon Department of Justice (ODOJ), and the Federa...
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The Nation of Islam was an important part of Black culture in the 1960's. It
brought about social, educational, and economic change for the community.
Yugen took time at the end of The Motif enjoyed an hour a recovering and
re-examining an too-oft-neglected part of Port...
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Frann Michel recommends the documentary Soundtrack to a Coup d'Etat, directed
by Belgian media artist Johan Grimonprez, and available streaming through
kanopy via the Multnomah County Library.
The film opens with, and returns to, the moment in February 1961 when singer
...
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