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For Passover: Searching a Family Tree for Raisins
From: Robin Washington
Caption: Robin Washington, Credit: Julia Cheng
Robin Washington is African American and Jewish and has family members all over the world. Some are Jewish, some are other religions but many celeb...

Bought by KZYX, KWMR, and KBCS 91.3 FM Community Radio


  • Added: Apr 07, 2017
  • Length: 01:57
  • Purchases: 3
The Rise of Les Sapeurs - Renata Sago
From: WBEZ
Series: Vocalo Presents
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When one thinks of fashion forward countries, the Democratic Republic of Congo usually doesn't come to mind. But Les Sapeurs might make us feel dif...

  • Added: Oct 16, 2014
  • Length: 05:44
Practically Speaking: What's in a Name
From: Ayana Contreras
Series: Practically Speaking
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Are African-American parents that choose unique or African-sounding names putting their children at a disadvantage? Is society unduly prejudiced ag...

Bought by KBCS 91.3 FM Community Radio


  • Added: Mar 10, 2010
  • Length: 10:22
  • Purchases: 1
The Cult of Luck
From: Ayana Contreras
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Ayana Contreras explores the motivation behind "playing the numbers", or the lottery.

  • Added: Mar 10, 2010
  • Length: 09:46