African-American Civil Rights Movement
Star Spangled Hendrix. Audio, 30 minutes
Tom Robinson explores Jimi Hendrix and the guitarist's political beliefs and outlook.
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America, Empire of Liberty. Black Power. Audio, 15 minutes
African-American frustration at the slow pace of change results in riots.
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America, Empire of Liberty. 'And We Shall Overcome' Audio, 15 minutes
Activists confront segregationists and President Johnson signs the Voting Rights Act.
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America, Empire of Liberty. The Back of the Bus. Audio, 15 minutes
The US Supreme Court orders schools to become racially mixed.
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Soul Music. Series 7, What a Wonderful World. Audio, 28 minutes
In 1967, amidst protests and war, Louis Armstrong recorded 'What A Wonderful World'
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Great Lives. Billie Holiday. Audio, 30 minutes
Singer and actress Pauline Black chooses a jazz legend, the singer Billie Holiday.
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Great Lives. John H Hammond. Audio, 30 minutes
Joe Boyd shines a spotlight on the career of record producer John H Hammond.
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Great Lives. Nina Simone. Audio, 30 minutes
Joanna Macgregor nominates the chanteuse and civil rights activist Nina Simone.
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Great Lives. Eleanor Roosevelt. Audio, 30 minutes
Civil liberties lawyer Helena Kennedy nominates Eleanor Roosevelt.
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Great Lives. Ella Fitzgerald. Audio, 30 minutes
Ivan Massow nominates the great jazz singer, with expert advice from Cleo Laine.
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Letter from America by Alistair Cooke. Freedom in America. Audio, 15 minutes
Do spontaneous protests occur? Alistair Cooke explores Rosa Parks’ infamous bus ride.
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Letter from America by Alistair Cooke. Jackie Robinson (1919 – 1972) Audio, 15 minutes
A tribute to Jackie Robinson (1919 – 1972) the first black Major League baseball player.
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About Face. Jesse Jackson. Audio, 29 minutes
Baptist minister Reverend Jesse Jackson became a civil rights activist in the 1960s
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