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Hooks, Benjamin L. (Benjamin Lawson), 1925-2010, Young, Andrew, 1932-
Summary:
The first half of this recording is a speech by Benjamin L. Hooks, executive director of the NAACP, on July 4, 1978 during the organization's 69th annual convention. Hook speaks on the current leadership of the NAACP and the framing of the Constitution. He addresses the frustration of Black youths, as well as the attitudes of some well-off Blacks. He shares stories of his own frustrations relating to race and his career but ends by asserting his faith in eventual justice.
The second half of the recording is a speech by Congressman Andrew Young on July 5, 1978 about the work of the NAACP in improving the nation. He stresses the importance of behind-the-scenes work in the advancement of Blacks, focusing specifically on the role of young Blacks in politics. He emphasizes unity and hard work, discussing cynicism on behalf of some Black Americans.
Hardin, Boniface, 1933-2012, Schilling, Jane Edward, 1930-2017
Summary:
Father Boniface Hardin and Sister Jane Schilling host this session and tell the story of the kidnapping of Horace Bell, the son of a New Albany, Indiana family that was active in the underground railroad. His kidnap by Kentucky officials in 1858 sparked discussions of state rights and the possibility of a civil war. As an aside to the discussion of communication between the two states, Father Hardin speaks on communication, language, and symbols within the black community.
Hardin, Boniface, 1933-2012, Schilling, Jane Edward, 1930-2017
Summary:
Father Boniface Hardin hosts a discussion with Sister Jane Schilling on the book A Brief History of the Negro in Anderson, Indiana by James Warren Bailey. After talking about the book’s contents and authors, the hosts discuss the history of Anderson, Indiana and Black families in the town. They focus on Black jobs, churches, businesses, and intellectual organizations in the town, calling it the “Anderson Renaissance.”
Hardin, Boniface, 1933-2012, Schilling, Jane Edward, 1930-2017
Summary:
Father Boniface Hardin hosts a discussion with Sister Jane Schilling on the current recession and how it impacts the Black community. The hosts discuss unemployment, the recession’s impact on health and diet, the importance of education, and community-oriented approaches to remedying unemployment.
Sister Jane Schilling narrates a brief history of labor in the United States from the founding of the country to post-WWII. She describes the struggles of different groups, including African Americans, Chinese immigrants, and Mexican-American migrant workers. She describes the violent outcomes of unionizing and striking, as well as the development of labor laws in the US.
Sister Jane Schilling narrates a brief history of labor in the United States from the founding of the country to post-WWII. She describes the struggles of different groups, including African Americans, Chinese immigrants, and Mexican-American migrant workers. She describes the violent outcomes of unionizing and striking, as well as the development of labor laws in the US.
A discussion between unidentified host (William Spaulding?) and William Chaney, Grand Dragon of the Ku Klux Klan in Indiana. Chaney describes the history and naming of the Klan, its current activities and political involvement, and its connections to Indiana. William also describes the racial ideology of the Klan and his opinion on Zionism.
Hardin, Boniface, 1933-2012, Schilling, Jane Edward, 1930-2017
Summary:
Father Boniface Hardin hosts a discussion with Sister Jane Schilling on the Eleutherian Institute (later renamed Eleutherian College) in Lancaster, Indiana. They discuss the school's founding and religious affiliation, mission, and violent reactions to its anti-slavery sentiment. They also discuss notable students and faculty members before describing the closing of Eleutherian College.