In Black America Announcements from KUT, Austin, 90.5 FM http://kut.org/news Mon, 23 Jun 2008 17:51:02 GMT en dhumphreys@kut.org Mon, 23 Jun 2008 17:51:02 GMT 60 http://kut.org/items/show/13079 Get all of In Black America's podcasts by subscribing to the feed. The African American Church has long been recognized as one of the most independent, stable and dominant institutions in the African American community. After slavery, African Americans established their own churches in order to escape white control and to worship in their own culturally distinct manner. From the 1820s through the Civil War years, African Americans who came to Texas generally did so as slaves. Here in America, they developed a faith born from the union of African traditions and Christian Evangelism, but they brought with them concepts, rituals, and customs from the African Diaspora. In John Hanson's special report, we'll take a look at the men who helped shape the African American religious community, as we know it today, in central Texas. Mon, 23 Jun 2008 17:44:00 GMT http://kut.org/items/show/13079 staff@kut.org (John L. Hanson, Jr.) http://kut.org/items/show/13043 On this edition of In Black America, producer/host John L. Hanson Jr. speaks with Sam Greenlee, noted author of The Spook Who Sat By The Door. Over the course of his career, Greenlee has been a novelist, poet, screenwriter, journalist, teacher and talk show host. Born in Chicago on July 13, 1930, he attended Chicago public schools. At age fifteen, Greenlee participated in his first sit-in and walked in his first picked line. His social activism continues to this day. 

In 1952, Greenlee received his B.S. in political science from the University of Wisconsin and the following year he attended law school. Deciding against a law career, he transferred to the University of Chicago, studying international relations from 1954 to 1957. In 1957, he began a seven-year career with the U.S. Information Agency as a foreign services officer, serving in Iraq, Bangladesh, Indonesia and G... Thu, 19 Jun 2008 18:32:58 GMT http://kut.org/items/show/13043 staff@kut.org (John L. Hanson, Jr.) http://kut.org/items/show/12988 On this edition of In Black America, producer/host John L. Hanson Jr. speaks with Bruce Williams, author of Rollin's With Dre: The Unanthorized Account. This is an insider's tale of the rise, fall and rebirth of West coast Hip Hop. Williams tells all, from the dish on Tupac Shakur’s chaotic rise and fall to the deadly feud between Tha Row (formerly Death Row Records) and East Coast MCs and bigshots, from Suge’s legal battles to Dre’s reconciliation with Eazy-E before E’s untimely demise from AIDS, from the hard-won “overnight” successes of Snoop and Eminem to what it was like rollin’ with giants and legends-in-the-making–and living the life and bearing the burdens as a bona-fide master of the game. Get all of In Black America's podcasts by subscribing to the feed. Fri, 13 Jun 2008 17:37:10 GMT http://kut.org/items/show/12988 staff@kut.org (John L. Hanson, Jr.) http://kut.org/items/show/12879 On this edition of In Black America, producer/host John L. Hanson Jr. speaks with Michelle Anton, noted producer, media expert and author of The Weekend Entrepreneur: 101 Ways to Earn Extra Cash. She is a former television producer for the nationally-syndicated talk show, Leeza and producer/director for A & E Biography series documentaries. Michelle Anton has produced new cutting-edge programming: The Danny Bonaduce Show, Mike and Maty; Marilu Henner Show; Bertice Berry; Montel Williams; and freelance producer for the omnipresent talk show of the world, Oprah! Her list of celebrity interfacing and relationships include: Halle Berry, Leonardo DiCaprio, Robert DeNiro, Oprah Winfrey, Deepak Chopra, Anthony Robbins, Rush Limbaugh, Dr. Laura Schlessinger, Naomi Judd, Tyra Banks and many more. Recognized by her peers, Michelle Anton won the Entertainment Industries Council, Inc. P... Wed, 04 Jun 2008 21:43:42 GMT http://kut.org/items/show/12879 staff@kut.org (John L. Hanson, Jr.) http://kut.org/items/show/12803 On this edition of In Black America, producer/host John L. Hanson Jr. presents his second, and final, discussion with Ron Banks, founder of The Dramatics vocal group. Before assuming the name the Dramatics, the vocal sextet comprised of Rob Davis, Ron Banks, Larry Reed, Robert Ellington, Larry "Squirrel" Demps, and Elbert Wilkens initially released two singles as the Dynamics on the Wingate imprint that saw no chart action. The group became a quintet upon Ellington's exit, and also changed their name to the Dramatics. They migrated to the Sport label and in 1967 released their first single to hit the charts, "All Because of You," which peaked at number 42 on the R&B charts. However, in spite of the exposure and limited record sales, some groupmembers became discouraged, which facilitated a major personnel change. William "Wee Gee" Howard replaced lead singer Reed, and Willie Ford ... Thu, 29 May 2008 15:24:48 GMT http://kut.org/items/show/12803 staff@kut.org (John L. Hanson, Jr.) http://kut.org/items/show/12706 On this edition of In Black America, producer/host John L. Hanson Jr. presents part one of a two-part discussion with Ron Banks, founder of The Dramatics. The Dramatics is a soul music vocal group, formed in 1962 with the name The Dynamics. They changed their name by 1967, when they garnered their first minor hit "All Because of You." However, the group didn't break through until their 1971 single, "Whatcha See Is Watcha Get." Their members at this time were Ron Banks, "Wee Gee" Howard, Elbert Wilkins, Willie Ford and Larry Demps. Shortly after the success of their first album, Howard and Wilkins left the group. They were replaced by L.J. Reynolds and Lenny Mayes. Through the 1970s, the group continued to have hits, including the #1 R&B hit, "In the Rain," "Toast to the Fool", "Me and Mrs. Jones", "I'm Going By The Stars In Your Eyes" and "Be My Girl." The group continues to tour ... Thu, 22 May 2008 14:47:57 GMT http://kut.org/items/show/12706 staff@kut.org (John L. Hanson, Jr.) http://kut.org/items/show/12644 On this edition of In Black America, producer/host John L. Hanson Jr. presents part two of a two-part discussion with Angela S. Medearis, noted author and president of Diva Productions Inc., the producer of The Kitchen Diva. Get all of In Black America's podcasts by subscribing to the feed. Fri, 16 May 2008 13:52:49 GMT http://kut.org/items/show/12644 staff@kut.org (John L. Hanson, Jr.) http://kut.org/items/show/12560 On this edition of In Black America, producer/host John L. Hanson Jr. presents part one of a two-part discussion with Angela S. Medearis, noted author and president of Diva Productions Inc., the producer of The Kitchen Diva. Get all of In Black America's podcasts by subscribing to the feed. Thu, 08 May 2008 14:16:11 GMT http://kut.org/items/show/12560 staff@kut.org (John L. Hanson, Jr.) http://kut.org/items/show/12486 On this edition of In Black America, producer/host John L. Hanson Jr. presents his second, and final, discussion with Ed Beasley, City Manager of Glendale, Arizona and Art Lynch, Deputy City Manager. Get all of In Black America's podcasts by subscribing to the feed. Thu, 01 May 2008 15:10:16 GMT http://kut.org/items/show/12486 staff@kut.org (John L. Hanson, Jr.) http://kut.org/items/show/12408 On this edition of In Black America, producer/host John L. Hanson Jr. presents part one of a two-part discussion with Ed Beasley, City Manager of Glendale, Arizona and Art Lynch, Deputy City Manager. Glendale was host to the 2008 Super Bowl. Get all of In Black America's podcasts by subscribing to the feed. Wed, 23 Apr 2008 22:03:09 GMT http://kut.org/items/show/12408 staff@kut.org (John L. Hanson, Jr.) http://kut.org/items/show/12363 On this edition of In Black America, producer/host John L. Hanson Jr. presents his second, and final, discussion with Lemuel Bradshaw, heart transplant recipient and UT/Austin graduate student. Get all of In Black America's podcasts by subscribing to the feed. Fri, 18 Apr 2008 15:08:34 GMT http://kut.org/items/show/12363 staff@kut.org (John L. Hanson, Jr.) http://kut.org/items/show/12243 On this edition of In Black America, producer/host John L. Hanson Jr. presents part one of a two-part discussion with Lemuel Bradshaw, heart transplant recipient and graduate student at the University of Texas at Austin. Get all of In Black America's podcasts by subscribing to the feed. Thu, 10 Apr 2008 15:37:00 GMT http://kut.org/items/show/12243 staff@kut.org (John L. Hanson, Jr.)