On an Ivy League campus blacks & whites engage in racial politics; a black female uses her radio program to attack the belief in a post-racial society. A white-sponsored black-face party proves her point.
Miss. Summer Freedom Project (Part 8)
On Monday morning we ate and then went to the church where we were to teach. I was to teach geography. We waited for two hours, but only two potential students showed up – and they wanted science, the teacher of which wasn’t there at the time! We wasted Tuesday morning also but no one …
Forgotten Four (2014)
Not Rated–Documentary. Running time: c. 55 min. Our content ratings: Violence 1; Language 0; Sex 6/Nudity 0. Our star ratings (0-5): 5 It is well with those who deal generously and lend, who conduct their affairs with justice. Psalm 112:5 Even non-fans know of Jackie Robinson and Manager Branch Rickey’s bold and brave integration …
A Patch of Blue (1965)
A girl, blinded by her mother 13 years earlier, is befriended by a kind man when they meet in a park. He is black, so the racist mother tries to keep them apart.
Mississippi Freedom Summer Project 1964 (Part 5)
On Saturday morning I put up the door for the Crafts Closet. One of the sons of Mr. Hawkins was eager to help. In the afternoon Roger and I went out calling on people to gather information on intimidation. News had already come in about two cross burnings during the previous night. The first house …
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Get On Up (2014)
James Brown’s life was glorious, heroic and deeply troubled as well. Click on the movie’s title to read my complete review of “Get On Up.”
Final Solution (2001)
As Black History Month arrives, I am recommending a little-known South African movie that is available on Netflix. Click the movie’s title to read my entire review.
KING (1978)
This made-for-TV miniseries is a good, solid introduction to Dr. King’s life, and it’s available from Amazon and Netflix. CLICK on the film’s title to read my entire review.
Boycott (2001)
The story of Dr. Luther King and the many brave men & women who engaged in the Montgomery Bus Boycott is told in great detail.
12 Years a Slave (2013)
The film, based on the memoir of Solomon Northrop, is about his being kidnapped and set to hard labor as a slave on Louisiana plantations before winning his freedom after 12 years