Best Museum Of The African Diaspora Podcasts (2024)

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WTNTK: Africa - Ep 12 Research and Remedies: Africa’s History of Health and Healing 33:22

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Africa has long been associated with disease and illness, at the expense of widespread recognition of the continent’s history with healing and medicine. Reports of malaria, yellow fever, ebola, and HIV from travelers, colonial personnel, and contemporary media have long eclipsed an understanding of the continent’s contributions to health and scienc…

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WTNTK: Africa - Ep. 11 Exhibiting Africa: The Politics of Museums 33:38

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Museums make the world of human creativity and expressiveness accessible to the public. It is through curation and display that museums play an important role in constructing meaning and understanding of Africa’s histories, societies, and belief systems. Throughout Europe and the United States, there are museums exhibiting material culture originat…

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WTNTK: Africa - Ep. 10 Africans Outside Africa: Life in Diaspora Around the World 34:43

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The study of Africa is not limited to one continent. Africa itself is entwined with the rest of the world through politics, cultures, foodways, and technologies. Also, over the course of centuries, African and African descendant people have taken root around the world. The story of the African diaspora intersects with the history and legacy of slav…

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WTNTK: Africa - Ep. 9 Nubia on the Nile: African Civilization and the Racial Politics of Memory 33:43

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In this episode, we explore the vastness of Nubian history while also examining the racial politics of knowledge and memory. We focus on the way Nubia has been misunderstood and how classrooms can be sites where Africa’s ancient civilizations can be remembered and appreciated in renewed and dynamic ways.…

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WTNTK: Africa - Ep. 8 Healing the Nation: Seeking Truth and Justice in South Africa and Rwanda 35:00

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In the aftermath of violence and oppression, nations face the dilemma of confronting past suffering while also rebuilding and preventing future injustice. There is no formula for avoiding vengeance, soliciting forgiveness, and exacting truth and justice. However, recent history offers examples of societies that have navigated these quandaries. In t…

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WTNTK: Africa - Ep. 7 Urban Effervescence: Youth Culture, City Space, and Afropolitan Projects 35:26

2y ago35:26

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There are over fifty cities throughout Africa with a population of more than one million inhabitants. However, urban spaces tend to be left out of America's collective imagination of the continent. Cities are cosmopolitan places where ideas circulate, people mix and mingle, trends are set, and influences of innumerable origins meld together. In thi…

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WTNTK: Africa - Ep. 6 Environmental Africa: Climate Change, Conservation, and Communal Cooperation 38:08

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Climate change, habitat loss, and the endangerment of wildlife has brought about international interventions and conservation efforts throughout Africa. However, policies and programs are not without their problems. Throughout Africa, questions of environmental and climate justice are raised when communal lifestyles are threatened by initiatives th…

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WTNTK: Africa - Ep. 5 African Women Shaping the Future: Leadership, Resilience, and Possibility 34:25

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In the larger context of development in Africa, often criticized for its colonial underpinnings, African women demonstrate resilience and empowerment in ways that often go unrecognized.One visible form of empowerment is where women address community needs as leaders and visionaries. In this episode, we explore the intersection of race, gender, and …

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WTNTK: Africa - Ep. 4 Ending the Scramble: Decolonization Across Africa 33:57

3y ago33:57

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African decolonization has a complex history, involving resistance against and liberation from European colonial subjugation. In this episode, we examine the political and cultural interplay between race, resistance, and decolonization across Africa while considering ways to teach about racism in classrooms today.Episode Acknowledgements:Thanks to …

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Ep. 5 Voter Suppression and The Two Party System with Dr. Marilyn Davis 2:02

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Participation in democratic society takes many forms but voting holds a particularly central role in the functioning of U.S. political life. However, as esteemed as this right may be, one constant throughout U.S. history has been the contested nature of access to the ballot. For African Americans, in particular, disenfranchisement and voter suppres…

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Ep. 2 The Long History of Voter Suppression with Dr. Marilyn Davis 3:27

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Participation in democratic society takes many forms but voting holds a particularly central role in the functioning of U.S. political life. However, as esteemed as this right may be, one constant throughout U.S. history has been the contested nature of access to the ballot. For African Americans, in particular, disenfranchisement and voter suppres…

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Ep. 3 With Disenfranchisement comes Activism with Dr. Marilyn Davis 3:49

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Participation in democratic society takes many forms but voting holds a particularly central role in the functioning of U.S. political life. However, as esteemed as this right may be, one constant throughout U.S. history has been the contested nature of access to the ballot. For African Americans, in particular, disenfranchisement and voter suppres…

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Ep. 4 A Closer Look at Voter Suppression with Dr. Marilyn Davis 2:22

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Participation in democratic society takes many forms but voting holds a particularly central role in the functioning of U.S. political life. However, as esteemed as this right may be, one constant throughout U.S. history has been the contested nature of access to the ballot. For African Americans, in particular, disenfranchisement and voter suppres…

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Ep. 6 The 1965 Voting Rights Act with Dr. Marilyn Davis 5:48

3+ y ago5:48

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Participation in democratic society takes many forms but voting holds a particularly central role in the functioning of U.S. political life. However, as esteemed as this right may be, one constant throughout U.S. history has been the contested nature of access to the ballot. For African Americans, in particular, disenfranchisement and voter suppres…

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Ep. 7 Leadership and Political Change with Dr. Marilyn Davis 2:13

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Participation in democratic society takes many forms but voting holds a particularly central role in the functioning of U.S. political life. However, as esteemed as this right may be, one constant throughout U.S. history has been the contested nature of access to the ballot. For African Americans, in particular, disenfranchisement and voter suppres…

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Ep. 8 The Shelby Decision and the History of Pushback with Dr. Marilyn Davis 3:33

3+ y ago3:33

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Participation in democratic society takes many forms but voting holds a particularly central role in the functioning of U.S. political life. However, as esteemed as this right may be, one constant throughout U.S. history has been the contested nature of access to the ballot. For African Americans, in particular, disenfranchisement and voter suppres…

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Ep. 9 Teaching History and Law for Civic Committment with Dr. Marilyn Davis 2:31

3+ y ago2:31

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Participation in democratic society takes many forms but voting holds a particularly central role in the functioning of U.S. political life. However, as esteemed as this right may be, one constant throughout U.S. history has been the contested nature of access to the ballot. For African Americans, in particular, disenfranchisement and voter suppres…

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Ep. 1 Voting Rights are Human Rights with Dr. Marilyn Davis 3:51

3+ y ago3:51

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Participation in democratic society takes many forms but voting holds a particularly central role in the functioning of U.S. political life. However, as esteemed as this right may be, one constant throughout U.S. history has been the contested nature of access to the ballot. For African Americans, in particular, disenfranchisement and voter suppres…

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Democracy Lab: Active Civic Learning 3:36

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Democracy Lab: Active Civic Learning by Primary Source, Inc.By Primary Source, Inc.

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Democracy Lab: Confronting The Civics Empowerment Gap 6:03

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Democracy Lab: Confronting The Civics Empowerment Gap by Primary Source, Inc.By Primary Source, Inc.

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Democracy Lab: Doing Citizenship 2:35

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Democracy Lab: Doing Citizenship by Primary Source, Inc.By Primary Source, Inc.

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Democracy Lab: Students, Identities, And Civics 7:12

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Democracy Lab: Students, Identities, And Civics by Primary Source, Inc.By Primary Source, Inc.

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Democracy Lab: Teaching "Ethical Dilemmas" In Civics Classrooms 4:44

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Democracy Lab: Teaching "Ethical Dilemmas" In Civics Classrooms by Primary Source, Inc.By Primary Source, Inc.

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Democracy Lab: The Challenges To Teaching Civics 3:03

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Democracy Lab: The Challenges To Teaching Civics by Primary Source, Inc.By Primary Source, Inc.

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Democracy Lab: The Role Of Teachers When Teaching Controversy 3:32

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Democracy Lab: The Role Of Teachers When Teaching Controversy by Primary Source, Inc.By Primary Source, Inc.

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Democracy Lab: Multiple Perspectives In Civic Discourse 3:49

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Democracy Lab: Multiple Perspectives In Civic Discourse by Primary Source, Inc.By Primary Source, Inc.

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Democracy Lab: A Rationale For Teaching Civics 3:03

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Democracy Lab: A Rationale For Teaching Civics by Primary Source, Inc.By Primary Source, Inc.

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WTNTK: Africa - Ep. 3 Soundscapes of Protest: Music in Social Movements Across Africa 33:17

4y ago33:17

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Art and culture often intersect with politics and music has been a potent instrument of social movements. In this episode, we explore recent historical and contemporary examples of protest music throughout Africa as musicians and communities turned their creative talents towards anticolonial, antiapartheid, and anti-corruption campaigns.…

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Reflections on David C. Driskell’s Enduring Legacy 49:04

4y ago49:04

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In this Be Your Own Muse exclusive conversation, Dr. Andrea Barnwell Brownlee, Dr. Kirsten Pai Buick, Naima Keith, and Valerie Cassel Oliver (who are each recipients of the Driskell Prize in African American Art and Art History) discuss the artistic legacy and influence of David C. Driskell. They reflect on David’s impact as a mentor, colleague, an…

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WTNTK: Africa - Ep. 2 Interconnected Africa: Movements Across the Indian and Atlantic Ocean Worlds 31:42

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By Primary Source, Inc.

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WTNTK: Africa - Ep. 1 What We Talk About When We Talk About Africa 30:28

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By Primary Source, Inc.

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Community Reflections on Mildred Thompson 23:45

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"Mildred Thompson: The Atlanta Years, 1986 –2003" opened with a roundtable conversation on the impact of her work and presence on September 11, 2019. Later that evening, we recorded a live segment inside the Museum where the community was invited to share reflections on Thompson as an artist, friend, mentor, inspiration, and/or colleague.…

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"Mildred Thompson: The Atlanta Years, 1986 – 2003” Co-Curators 35:34

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“Mildred Thompson: The Atlanta Years, 1986 – 2003” exhibition co-curators Andrea Barnwell Brownlee, Ph.D. and Melissa Messina explore Thompson’s legacy in Atlanta as an artist, educator, and creative force and discuss the themes present in her work.“Mildred Thompson: The Atlanta Years, 1986 – 2003” is on view at the Spelman College Museum of Fine A…

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WTNTK: Middle East- 13 Into the Souq: Culture, Cuisine, and Cacophony 24:04

5y ago24:04

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Episode Acknowledgements Special thanks to the Qatar Foundation International, which provided the seed funding and support to develop and launch this podcast and to produce this episode.Thanks to Nawal Nasrallah for generously sharing her expertise in this episode. Featured Music“Kim Arar,” by Wind of Anatolia, from the album Live at the 2014 Golde…

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Anne Collins Smith 32:46

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Anne Collins Smith, our Curator of Collections, discusses how she approached organizing “Presence: Meditations on the Spelman College Collection" and details the College's history of collecting and prioritizing art. In addition, Collins Smith shares with us a few pivotal moments and decisions she has made in her career as a lifelong learner, curato…

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Johnnetta Betsch Cole, Ph.D. 39:25

5y ago39:25

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Johnnetta Betsch Cole, Ph.D., shares some thoughts on her recent publication, “Diversity, Equity, Accessibility, and Inclusion in Museums.” Additionally, Dr. Cole talks about how she came to major in anthropology, when art began to matter to her, and how she supported the founding of the Spelman College Museum of Fine Art during her tenure as Spelm…

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WTNTK: Middle East- Ep 12 Rooted in Jerusalem: The Abrahamic Faiths 32:37

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Jerusalem is a city that has captivated the imagination and devotion of people for thousands of years. Jonathan Brumberg-Kraus, a rabbi and Wheaton College professor of religion, illuminates the connections between each of the Abrahamic traditions and the historical and theological ties grounding them in Jerusalem. Learn more at www.primarysource.o…

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T. Lang 37:03

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Dancer and Choreographer T. Lang discusses the original work she created in conversation with our Fall 2018 exhibition, “Zanele Muholi: Somnyama Ngonyama, Hail the Dark Lioness,” titled “Untitled…Dark Lioness.”Lang delves into how she interprets Muholi’s work, the influence of travel on her dance language, and the expansion of her dance company, T.…

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WTNTK: Middle East- Ep 11 Imagining Nationhood in the Middle East 29:45

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Naghmeh Sohrabi of Brandeis University unpacks the rise of nationalism in the Middle East, highlighting contending visions of national ideology while offering a reminder that nationhood was not always a foregone conclusion across the region.Music Credits:“Kim Arar,” by Wind of Anatolia (with permission“Line Exchange,” by Blue Dot Sessions (CC BY-NC…

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The Reclamation by Nina "Lyrispect" Ball 7:50

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Award-winning lyricist and activist, Nina "Lyrispect" Ball was commissioned to create an original poem in response to "Zanele Muholi: Somnyama Ngonyama, Hail the Dark Lioness" that debuted during #SpelZanelePRIDE.#SpelZanelePRIDE was a panel discussion featuring esteemed guests Dr. Beverly Guy Sheftall, Latishia James-Portis, and Marla Renee Stewar…

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Zanele Muholi and Renée Mussai 28:39

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Zanele Muholi and Renée Mussai discuss "Zanele Muholi: Somnyama Ngonyama, Hail The Dark Lioness," which makes its United States premiere at the Spelman College Museum of Fine Art. Muholi dives deep into the process of being in front of the camera, the importance of The Gaze in their work, and what it means to explore different levels of Blackness t…

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Deborah Roberts (Part Two) 17:00

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Deborah Roberts discusses her latest exhibition, "Deborah Roberts: The Evolution of Mimi," on view at the Spelman College Museum of Fine Art January 25 - May 19, 2018.Deborah Roberts shares the inspiration and meaning behind specific works in the exhibition, delves deeper into a discussion about what it means to Black in the United States and abroa…

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WTNTK: Middle East- Ep 10 Teaching about Iraq, a State in Flux 28:25

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Dr. Muhamed Almaliky, a research fellow at the Weatherhead Center for International Affairs at Harvard University, joins us to discuss what Iraq's 2018 parliamentary elections suggest about voters' wishes for Iraq moving forward, while Nicholas Ristaino, a high school teacher in South Hamilton, Massachusetts, explains approaches for cultivating an …

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WTNTK: Middle East- Ep 9 Learning from Refugees 29:14

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Nadya Hajj, a political scientist from Wellesley College, and Rachel Barker, a middle school social studies teacher in Wayland, Massachusetts join us to discuss the many lessons we can learn from refugees. Learn more at www.primarysource.org/for-teachers/podcasts.Music Credits:“Kim Arar,” by Wind of Anatolia, with permission“Last Lights,” by Blue D…

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WTNTK: Middle East- Ep 8 Arab Youth & Youth Activism 35:58

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Betty Anderson of Boston University explains the pressures and hopes that have motivated Arab youth to speak out for change in the past and at present. Learn more at www.primarysource.org/podcastsMusic Credits:"Kim Arar" by Wind of Anatolia, with permission“Too Far Gone” by Ryan Little (CC BY-NC 4.0)“Valley of Shadows” by Ryan Little (CC BY-NC 4.0)…

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Zoe Whitley, Ph.D., Curator (Tate Modern) 24:46

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Zoe Whitley, co-curator of "Soul of a Nation: Art in the Age of Black Power" joins us for a conversation about curatorial practice, Black Culture in the US versus the UK, and why it was important to visit Spelman while in the States.Learn more about Zoe Whitley at zoewhitley.comImage courtesy of Andrew Dunkley, Tate Photography…

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WTNTK: Middle East- Ep 7 Water & War in Yemen 31:32

6y ago31:32

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Steven Caton of Harvard University breaks down the civil war, famine, and water crisis in Yemen. Learn more at www.primarysource.org/podcastsMusic Credits:"Kim Arar" by Wind of Anatolia, with permission"Stipple" by Blue Dot Sessions (CC BY-NC 4.0)"Szaree" by Blue Dot Sessions (CC BY-NC 4.0)"Temporal Slip" by Blue Dot Sessions (CC BY-NC 4.0)"The Tel…

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Deborah Roberts (Part One) 31:25

6y ago31:25

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Deborah Roberts discusses her latest exhibition, "Deborah Roberts: The Evolution of Mimi," on view at the Spelman College Museum of Fine Art January 25 - May 19, 2018.In part one of this two-part conversation, Deborah Roberts shares how the music of Mariah Carey and Ms. Lauryn Hill influenced her earlier work, the ways in which her Austin, TX roots…

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WTNTK: Middle East- Ep 6 The Diversity of Islam 29:39

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Ali Asani of Harvard University explores the diversity of ideology and practice within Islam. We also talk with Rachel Otty, a public high school history teacher in Cambridge, MA, about why and how she teaches religious literacy. Learn more at www.primarysource.org/podcastsMusic Credits:"Kim Arar" by Wind of Anatolia (with permission)"Cicle Ariel" …

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WTNTK: Middle East- Ep 5 The Saudi-Iran Cold War 40:32

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David Siddhartha Patel of Brandeis University explains the regional rivalry between Saudi Arabia and Iran, including how this rivalry is playing out in Lebanon, Yemen, Iraq, and Qatar. For more information visit www.primarysource.org/podcastsCredits:"Kim Arar" by Wind of Anatolia (with permission)"March on Gumdrop Field" by Blue Dot Sessions (CC BY…

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