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3. Benjamin Bradford’s "Post Mortem" (radio drama) (31:52)

Date:
June 7, 1972
Main contributors:
Bradford, Benjamin
Summary:
A recording of Benjamin Bradford’s Post Mortem, a radio drama that won first place in the Golden Windmill Radio Drama Contest. The drama follows a mortician and the spirit of a young boy as they pe...

4. Themester 2016, Bodies of Sound presentations and panel discussion (3:00:45)

Date:
October 24, 2016
Main contributors:
Burnim, Mellonee V. (Mellonee Victoria), 1950-; Pollard, Deborah Smith; Jones, Alisha Lola
Summary:
As part of the 2016 Themester Beauty, the Archives of African American Music and Culture (AAAMC) hosted a presentation and panel discussion event in the Grand Hall of the Neal Marshall Black Cultur...

5. Panel III. New Directions in Gospel Music (3:02:27)

Date:
November 12, 2011
Main contributors:
Campbell, Lamar; Dixson, Liz; Williamson, Tracy (Sound recording executive and producer)
Summary:
Panelists: Lamar Campbell (Recording Artist; Worship Leader, Emmaus Christian Church), Liz “Faith” Dixson (Radio Announcer, WTLC AM 1310), Tracy Williamson (Founder TRE7, Inc., Artist Development, ...

6. William Chaney History of the Ku Klux Klan (34:20)

Date:
197X
Main contributors:
Chaney, William M.
Summary:
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 activit...

9. Interview with Kandia Crazy Horse (33:37)

Date:
November 13, 2009
Main contributors:
Crazy Horse, Kandia; Garofalo, Reebee
Summary:
Reebee Garofalo interviews Kandia Crazy Horse during the AAAMC conference, "Reclaiming the Right to Rock: Black Experiences in Rock Music."

10. Panel Session 1. "What Is Rock? Definition and Roots" (3:54:06)

Date:
November 13, 2009
Main contributors:
Crazy Horse, Kandia; Stew; Willis, Ike
Summary:
This panel examines the following broad areas: (1) the ways in which African American rock musicians conceive of and define rock as a musical genre; (2) how rock is situated within the broader spec...

11. Interview with Earl Douglas, Jr. (37:39)

Date:
November 13, 2009
Main contributors:
Douglas, Jr., Earl; Garofalo, Reebee
Summary:
Reebee Garofalo interviews Earl Douglas, Jr. during the AAAMC conference, "Reclaiming the Right to Rock: Black Experiences in Rock Music."

12. Panel Session 3. "Face of Rock in the 21st Century" (4:27:39)

Date:
November 14, 2009
Main contributors:
Fields, Rob; Netic; Thomas, Kamara
Summary:
This panel explores the status of rock in the 21st century—how rock is conceptualized/defined and how has it been transformed and reinterpreted; the role of African American musicians in this proce...

13. Interview with Rob Fields (35:31)

Date:
November 13, 2009
Main contributors:
Fields, Rob; Orjuela, Fernando
Summary:
Fernando Orjuela interviews Rob Fields during the AAAMC conference, "Reclaiming the Right to Rock: Black Experiences in Rock Music."

15. Effects of TV on Black Children (32:11)

Date:
February 27, 1973
Main contributors:
Gardner, Mynelle.; Hardin, Boniface, 1933-2012; Schilling, Jane Edward, 1930-2017
Summary:
Father Boniface Hardin hosts a discussion with Sister Jane Schilling and Mynelle Gardner about the effects of television on Black children given the way current programs portray Black families. Top...

16. Panel I. Gospel Music in Church and Community (3:10:14)

Date:
November 12, 2011
Main contributors:
Garrison, Sherri; Hill, A. Thomas (Gospel musician); Bryant, Rodnie
Summary:
Panelists: Sherri Garrison (Director of Worship, Eastern Star Church; Former Director, Gospel Music Workshop of America Women of Worship), Rev. A. Thomas Hill (Recording Artist; Pastor, Healing Str...

19. Comparison of Laws Regulating Blacks (32:56)

Date:
July 7, 1972
Main contributors:
Hardin, Boniface, 1933-2012
Summary:
In session 35 of the Afro-American in Indiana, host Rev. Boniface Hardin and featured guest Sister Jane Schilling discuss Black Codes and laws in Indiana with the laws in the South. Topics covered ...

20. Reflections in Black, Part 1: Frederick Douglass (1:04:54)

Date:
July 2, 1973
Main contributors:
Hardin, Boniface, 1933-2012
Summary:
In the first of the 4-part series, Reflections in Black, Father Boniface Hardin hosts a discussion with Sister Anita Louise Hill (St. Louis University), Marie Michael (student at Cardinal Ritter Hi...

21. Reflections in Black, Part 2: W.E.B. DuBois (1:05:33)

Date:
July 9, 1973
Main contributors:
Hardin, Boniface, 1933-2012
Summary:
Father Boniface Hardin hosts a discussion with Mary Ordner (teacher at Holy Angels), Sr. Marie Celine (school administrator in Maryland), Lorraine Shirley (married student and mother), and Larry Ph...

22. Reflections in Black, Part 3: Black Poetry & Music (1:07:05)

Date:
July 16, 1973
Main contributors:
Hardin, Boniface, 1933-2012
Summary:
Father Boniface Hardin hosts a discussion with Sister Nia Louise Hill (St. Louis University graduate student in social work), Marie Michael (student at Cardinal Ritter High School), Sister Margueri...

23. The History of the Black Man (39:10)

Date:
November 13, 1973?
Main contributors:
Hardin, Boniface, 1933-2012
Summary:
Father Boniface Hardin narrates slides about the history of the Black man beginning with the rise of early humans in Africa. He dispels myths regarding African peoples before describing the slave t...

24. The History of the Black Man (1:07:12)

Date:
November 13, 1973
Main contributors:
Hardin, Boniface, 1933-2012
Summary:
Father Boniface Hardin narrates slides about the history of the Black man beginning with the rise of early humans in Africa. He dispels myths regarding African peoples before describing the slave t...

25. The History of the Black Man (1:04:27)

Date:
November 13, 1973
Main contributors:
Hardin, Boniface, 1933-2012
Summary:
Father Boniface Hardin narrates slides about the history of the Black man beginning with the rise of early humans in Africa. He dispels myths regarding African peoples before describing the slave t...

26. Role of Black Women in Family & Society (52:23)

Date:
August 7, 1973
Main contributors:
Hardin, Boniface, 1933-2012; Gardner, Mynelle
Summary:
Father Boniface Hardin hosts a discussion with Mrs. Mynelle Gardner, who previously served as coordinator of Black Affairs at the Martin Center, about her thoughts on Black women and the Women’s Li...

27. Martin Center and Relation to Indianapolis Public Schools (33:03)

Date:
June 23, 1972
Main contributors:
Hardin, Boniface, 1933-2012; Bates, Terry; Ballard, Howard
Summary:
In session 33 of the Afro-American in Indiana, host Rev. Boniface Hardin and featured guests Terry Bates and Howard Ballard discuss the Martin Center and the relation to Indianapolis public schools...

28. Black Youth (32:00)

Date:
August 14, 1973
Main contributors:
Hardin, Boniface, 1933-2012; Bonner, Terry
Summary:
Father Boniface Hardin hosts a discussion with Terry Bonner, a recent graduate of Manual High School in Indianapolis, about challenges facing Black youth. They talk about high school education ofte...

29. Black Movement in the '60s (31:16)

Date:
197X
Main contributors:
Hardin, Boniface, 1933-2012; Gardner, Mynelle
Summary:
Father Boniface Hardin hosts a discussion with Mrs. Mynelle Gardner on the impact of the Black Movement in the1960s. Ms. Gardner begins by describing the Black Movement and the goals of its partici...

30. Black Psychology (31:15)

Date:
May 27, 1975
Main contributors:
Hardin, Boniface, 1933-2012; Gardner, Mynelle
Summary:
Father Boniface Hardin hosts a discussion with Mrs. Mynelle Gardner on Black psychology. They discuss the unique psychic issues afflicting Black individuals, especially those relating to self-ident...

31. The Black Family (Part 2) (32:01)

Date:
August 21, 1972
Main contributors:
Hardin, Boniface, 1933-2012; Gardner, Mynelle; Spaulding, William
Summary:
Father Boniface Hardin hosts part two of a discussion with Mynelle Garder, Terry Bonner and Bill Spaulding about the Black family. The primary focus is on education and employment opportunities, in...

32. Histories of the Black Man in Indiana Before 1800 (32:56)

Date:
September 20, 1973
Main contributors:
Hardin, Boniface, 1933-2012; Hill, Anita Louise; Schilling, Jane Edward, 1930-2017
Summary:
Father Boniface Hardin hosts a discussion with Sister Jane and Sister Anita on histories of the Black man in Indiana. They begin by discussing contemporary scholars, what makes a good history, nota...

33. Ben Ishmaelites in Indianapolis (33:25)

Date:
July 27, 1972
Main contributors:
Hardin, Boniface, 1933-2012; Johnson, Paul
Summary:
Father Boniface Hardin hosts a discussion with Paul Johnson about the history of the Ben Ishmaelites in Indianapolis, ranging from the 19th century writings of Rev. Oscar McCulloch to more contempo...

34. Drugs (32:20)

Date:
August 28, 1973
Main contributors:
Hardin, Boniface, 1933-2012; Johnson, Paul
Summary:
Father Boniface Hardin hosts a discussion with Brother Paul Johnson, of the Martin Center, on the impact of drugs in the Black community. Johnson, who went through rehab as a young man before becom...

35. What Black Men in Indiana See in Africa - History & Current Events (31:58)

Date:
October 18, 1973
Main contributors:
Hardin, Boniface, 1933-2012; Johnson, Paul; Hill, Anita Louise
Summary:
Father Boniface Hardin hosts a discussion with a panel of guests including Sister Jane, Sister Anita, and Paul Johnson on the Black man in Indiana’s perspective on Africa. They begin by discussing ...

36. Sex and Racism (32:33)

Date:
September 12, 1975
Main contributors:
Hardin, Boniface, 1933-2012; Pinkney, Donna
Summary:
Father Boniface Hardin hosts a discussion with guest Donna Pinkney on sex roles and racism. The hosts begin by discussing slavery era relationships between Black men, Black women, white men, and wh...

37. Abe Lincoln, Part 1 (31:43)

Date:
November 8, 1973
Main contributors:
Hardin, Boniface, 1933-2012; Schilling, Jane Edward, 1930-2017
Summary:
Father Boniface Hardin hosts a discussion with Sister Jane on Abraham Lincoln and his stance on slavery. This session, the first of two episodes on Abraham Lincoln, describes Lincoln’s early years ...

38. Alternative Schools (32:26)

Date:
May 16, 1974
Main contributors:
Hardin, Boniface, 1933-2012; Schilling, Jane Edward, 1930-2017
Summary:
Father Boniface Hardin hosts a discussion with Sister Jane Schilling on alternative schooling for Black students. Fr. Hardin addresses the need for more Black students in graduate school, which can...

39. Ancient Africa & Afro-American Roots (32:09)

Date:
October 8, 1974
Main contributors:
Hardin, Boniface, 1933-2012; Schilling, Jane Edward, 1930-2017
Summary:
Father Boniface Hardin hosts a discussion with Sister Jane Schilling on the ancient roots of the Afro-American. The hosts begin by discussing why knowing one’s heritage is so important, especially ...

40. Ancient Africa & Afro-American Roots, Part 2 (32:27)

Date:
October 8, 1974
Main contributors:
Hardin, Boniface, 1933-2012; Schilling, Jane Edward, 1930-2017
Summary:
Father Boniface Hardin hosts a second discussion with Sister Jane Schilling on the ancient roots of the Afro-American that focuses on geography. The hosts begin by reiterating the importance of kno...

41. Andrew Ramsey (32:27)

Date:
September 27, 1973
Main contributors:
Hardin, Boniface, 1933-2012; Schilling, Jane Edward, 1930-2017
Summary:
Father Boniface Hardin hosts a discussion with Sister Jane on Andrew Ramsey and historical retelling. The hosts discuss the subjectivity of history before playing an excerpt of a lecture by Ramsey ...

42. Being Black in a Recession (32:29)

Date:
June 18, 197X
Main contributors:
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 healt...

43. Black Church (32:26)

Date:
February 24, 1976
Main contributors:
Hardin, Boniface, 1933-2012; Schilling, Jane Edward, 1930-2017
Summary:
Father Boniface Hardin hosts a discussion with Sister Jane Schilling on the Black church. They begin by explaining African religious beliefs and practices and how those were interrupted by the slav...

44. Black Codes in Indiana (32:10)

Date:
March 6, 1973
Main contributors:
Hardin, Boniface, 1933-2012; Schilling, Jane Edward, 1930-2017
Summary:
Father Boniface Hardin and Sister Jane Schilling discuss the Black codes in Indiana, including legal restrictions that limited the freedom of Black people as well as the lack of enforcement of anti...

45. Black Codes in Indiana, part 2 (32:08)

Date:
March 13, 1973
Main contributors:
Hardin, Boniface, 1933-2012; Schilling, Jane Edward, 1930-2017
Summary:
Father Boniface Hardin continues a discussion with Sister Jane Schilling about Black codes in Indiana that restricted the freedom of African Americans. Topics include the 1803 Indiana law specifyin...

46. Black History of Anderson, Indiana (32:06)

Date:
April 26, 197X
Main contributors:
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 an...

47. Black militia and the Spanish American War (33:12)

Date:
July 20, 1973
Main contributors:
Hardin, Boniface, 1933-2012; Schilling, Jane Edward, 1930-2017
Summary:
Father Boniface Hardin hosts a discussion with Sister Jane Schilling about the history of Indiana Black soldiers in the Spanish American war. Topics include yellow journalism, coverage in Black new...

48. Black Newspapers (35:37)

Date:
March 31, 1972
Main contributors:
Hardin, Boniface, 1933-2012; Schilling, Jane Edward, 1930-2017
Summary:
In session 21 of the Afro-American in Indiana, host Rev. Boniface Hardin and featured guest sister Jane Edward Schilling, chief researcher at the Institute of Afro-American Studies, discuss Black n...

49. Black Settlements in Indiana (32:17)

Date:
November 17, 1972
Main contributors:
Hardin, Boniface, 1933-2012; Schilling, Jane Edward, 1930-2017
Summary:
Father Boniface Hardin hosts a discussion with Sister Jane Schilling about the history of Black settlements throughout Indiana in the early 19th century with a primary focus on Lyles Station in Gib...

50. Blacks in Prison, Part 2 (31:44)

Date:
May 13, 1975
Main contributors:
Hardin, Boniface, 1933-2012; Schilling, Jane Edward, 1930-2017
Summary:
Father Boniface Hardin hosts part two of a discussion with Sister Jane Schilling on Blacks in prison. The hosts discuss the societal “program for failure” that sets Blacks up to fail and the double...