
Richard
Durham
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Destination
Freedom:
Black Radio Days
An exploration
into the magic of radio from a different era with a sharp focus
on famous African-Americans. Producer donniel l. betts obtained
permission from Richard Durham's widow,
Clarice, to air the radio series on KGNU
88.5 FM on the third Monday of every month. Originally, Durham
aired these programs on WMAQ radio in Chicago in the late 1940's
and early 1950's. African-Americans, among others would eagerly
listen to these weekly broadcasts which focused on the heroes and
sheroes of African-American fact and folklore. His works included
stores about Louis Armstrong, Stackalee, Jackie Robinson, Harriet
Tubman, and Ida B. Wells.
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