BMA: Black Media Archive

This episode is an interview with Vashti Murphy McKenzie, author of several books and the first female bishop in the African Methodist Episcopal Church. Conducted on October 23, 2008, Bishop McKenzie was interviewed by Krista Tippett for Public Radio's Speaking of Faith program.

This episode is the film "The Dream of Kings", a collection of statements, tributes and footage that immediately followed the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Produced by the U.S. Information Agency, this film was most likely created in 1968.

The conclusion of the 1994 PBS documentary "Malcolm X: Make it Plain", an in-depth biographical account of the man.

The continuation of the 1994 PBS documentary "Malcolm X: Make it Plain", an in-depth biographical account of the man.

This episode is the 1994 PBS documentary "Malcolm X: Make it Plain", an in-depth biographical account of the man.

This is the conclusion of an interview with Reverend Peter J. Gomes, conducted at Grace Cathedral in San Francisco on June 15, 2008. In this interview Rev. Gomes discusses his book, "The Scandalous Gospel of Jesus" with Reverend Alan Jones.

This episode is an interview with Reverend Peter J. Gomes, conducted at Grace Cathedral in San Francisco on June 15, 2008. In this interview Rev. Gomes discusses his book, "The Scandalous Gospel of Jesus" with Reverend Alan Jones.

This episode is a 1936 newsreel from Time Inc's newsreel series "The March of Time", focusing on the influence of Father Divine on the Harlem community, including his involvement in the year's Presidential election.

This episode is a 1937 newsreel from Time Inc's newsreel series "The March of Time", titled "Harlem's Black Magic". This newsreel was intended to show the rampant practice of voodoo that was plaguing the Harlem community, and how it was being dealt with by the city authorities.

In 1929, "the Empress of the Blues," Bessie Smith made her only film appearance, starring in this two-reeler titled "St. Louis Blues," written by and based on W. C. Handy's song of the same name. Bessie had scored a huge hit in 1925 with her recording of "St. Louis Blues", which had featured Louis Armstrong on cornet.

This episode is an edit of several musical performances from the 1956 film "Rock, Rock, Rock." Hosted by disc jockey Alan Freed, performers include the Moonglows, Chuck Berry, the fabulous Flamingos, LaVern Baker, and Frankie Lymon and the Teenagers.

This episode is the conclusion of the concert telecast "Le Roi du Jazz Americaine, Duke Ellington et son Orchestre" believed to be performed on November 14, 1963 at the Khuld Hall in Baghdad during a tour of the Middle East. Track listing includes: Intro; Afro-Bossa; Stompin' at the Savoy; Guitar Amour; Perdido; Honeysuckle Rose; Tootie for Cootie; Kinda Dukish & Rockin' in Rhythm; I Got It Bad; Things Ain't What They Used To Be; The Eighth Veil; Medley; Diminuendo in Blue & Wailing Interval; Lush Life into Take the "A" Train (Billy Strayhorn) & close. The Medley consists of Satin Doll, Solitude, Don't Get Around Much Anymore, Mood Indigo, I'm Beginning To See the Light, Sophisticated Lady, Caravan, Do Nothin 'Till You Hear from Me, I Let a Song Go Out of My Heart & Don't Get Around Much Anymore.

This episode is the concert telecast "Le Roi du Jazz Americaine, Duke Ellington et son Orchestre" believed to be performed on November 14, 1963 at the Khuld Hall in Baghdad during a tour of the Middle East. Track listing includes: Intro; Afro-Bossa; Stompin' at the Savoy; Guitar Amour; Perdido; Honeysuckle Rose; Tootie for Cootie; Kinda Dukish & Rockin' in Rhythm; I Got It Bad; Things Ain't What They Used To Be; The Eighth Veil; Medley; Diminuendo in Blue & Wailing Interval; Lush Life into Take the "A" Train (Billy Strayhorn) & close. The Medley consists of Satin Doll, Solitude, Don't Get Around Much Anymore, Mood Indigo, I'm Beginning To See the Light, Sophisticated Lady, Caravan, Do Nothin 'Till You Hear from Me, I Let a Song Go Out of My Heart & Don't Get Around Much Anymore.

This episode is a 1957 documentary film that explores South Africa's apartheid policy, focusing on issues such as race relations, political practices, and segregated dwellings. The footage includes several interviews with South African leaders.

This episode is the commencement speech delivered May 16, 2010 at St. Lawrence University by the distinguished Reverend Peter J. Gomes, where he was awarded an honorary degree of doctorate of divinity.