The High Priestess of Soul was one talented Lady. I haven't seen many artists that can capture an audience and move them in any direction they desire from one second to the next.
I believe she did this not by design but by allowing those sharing the moment with her, into her innermost intimate place and just being herself, which is why she always seemed so vulnerable. This condition of vulnerability coupled with the nature of these following pieces make for some spectacularly moving performances. Hang on to your hearts. W.P.
The following recording is an example of the kind of effort that will be necessary for Americans to begin racial healing. It's good to see that some folks are making the attempt and we can all follow their example.
Frederick Douglass
VHC, Reading: Frederick Douglass, The 4th of July by KATV
Description: An audio mosaic of people and sounds which tells the events of the integration struggles of the summer of 1963 in Los Angeles. It represents the four areas of concern as they are met locally by Negro leaders: housing, education, employment and police practices. The sources of the material run the full range of diversity from narrations of arrests, integration group meetings, rallies, press conferences and personal interviews. Reel 1 includes audio of James Baldwin speaking in Los Angeles about Birmingham, excerpts from coverage of the Black Muslims trial, and a sit-in protest by CORE and UCRC of developer Don Wilson's offices in Torrance. Reel 2 includes actuality of a protest of the Los Angeles Board of Education, UCRC spokespeople discussing the entertainment industry, the 1963 March on Washington, and a discussion of Black separatism. Written and produced by Leonard Brown and Jim Osborn. Narrated by Fred Haines.
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Department of the Army
Army Air Forces Special Film Project Number 151
Wings for This Man
AVA08663VNB1, 1945
Wings for this Man is a propaganda film produced in 1945 by the U.S. Army Air Forces First Motion Picture Unit about the Tuskegee Airmen, the first unit of African-American pilots in the US military.
Narrated by Ronald Reagan.
Wikipedia Entry: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wings_for_This_Man
This movie is part of the collection: FedFlix
Producer: Department of the Army
Audio/Visual: sound, color
Keywords: army.mil; public.resource.org
Creative Commons license: Public Domain
Almost 41 years have gone by and many of our young folks were not here for
this experience. I hope you'll watch and share this with as many sisters
and brothers as you can. Enjoy.
