Charles Bertram Johnson

Songs of my people

by Johnson, Charles Bertram, 1880-

Published 1918

  Born at Callao, Mo., 1880. He was educated in the public schools of his home town and at Western College, Lincoln Institute and at Chicago University. He was a teacher for a number of years and was a pastor of a church at Moberly, Mo. He is the author of Songs of My People.

SGH Young Poets and Our Faith

by Dr. A. T. Odukoya

Published February 20, 2009

Usage Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 3.0 United States

"1900-1930 was known as Harlem Renaissance in Harlem, New York. It began the literary astuteness of most Black people who excelled in Poetry, drama, music, Jazz, and many things like that. This 21st Century is breeding ground for young black musical artists and poets. Two young poets under the age of twenty are featured here for your enjoyment."

TAHIRA - Ballad of Harry Moore

NABS member and Storyteller, TAHIRA, shares the story of Harry and Harrietta Moore, 
a couple assissnated on Christmas Night 1951. 

Harry and Harritte Moore Crusaders for Justice

Akinwande Oluwole "Wole" Soyinka - Speaking on Boko Haram

"Wole Soyinka is among contemporary Africa's greatest writers."

Harlem Renaissance: The Black Poets

Topics 16mm Film, Educational Film

"Presents dramatic vignettes which portray the emergence of black poets, essayists, and novelists. Includes excerpts from Countee Cullen, Waring Cuney, and W.E.B. DuBois."