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May 16, 2019

Tiny Desk: Gary Clark Jr.

'Gary Clark Jr. had good reason to sweat. The blues-rock singer and guitarist opted to play his first-ever Tiny Desk concert — in front of a huge crowd that warmed the room considerably — while clad in a thick knit cap and heavy jacket. Plus, he'd brought his young son on tour with him and had to contend with a traditional parenting dilemma: How do you bring your kid to the office and still get work done? But once Clark and his formidable band got done cranking out three songs from this year's blistering This Land, he wasn't the only one in the room who needed to wipe away the sweat. Clark's set leaned toward some of This Land's softer sentiments — "When I'm Gone" is about missing his family on the road, while "Pearl Cadillac" exudes gratitude for his mother's sacrifices — leaving its more politically incendiary material for louder live shows. But these songs still roared with the assurance and force of a showman at the top of his game.' -- NPR Music
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Published on May 16, 2019 19:21

Creating an Advice Show By and For People of Color

'KQED's podcast "Truth Be Told" is an advice show designed to give people of color a space to talk among themselves that’s not framed through whiteness.' -- The Takeaway
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Published on May 16, 2019 19:14

David Cone's New Memoir 'Full Count: The Education of a Pitcher'

'Former New York Yankees pitcher David Cone and author Jack Curry join us to discuss their new book, Full Count: The Education of a Pitcher.'
         
        
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Published on May 16, 2019 19:08

Political Scientist Cedric Johnson on the realities of Class in Black Political Life

'Political scientist Cedric Johnson examines the realities of class in Black political life - from the limits of electoralism and a solely race-driven analysis in challenging the slow decline of a people (and nation) under de-industrialization and neoliberal austerity, to the power of a Marxist, materialist lens in understanding the power dynamics in capitalist society. Johnson wrote the article "Coming to Terms with Actually-Existing Black Life for New Politics", reposted as "What Black Life Actually Looks Like" for Jacobin. Johnson is associate professor of African American studies and political science at the University of Illinois at Chicago and editor of The Neoliberal Deluge: Hurricane Katrina, Late Capitalism and the Remaking of New Orleans (University of Minnesota Press, 2011).'
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Published on May 16, 2019 18:57

May 15, 2019

Lisa Borders: "Design Your Own Future" | The 2019 Duke Commencement Speech

'Duke University Commencement speaker Lisa Borders, Duke alum and board of trustees member, delivered remarks at Duke University's 167th Commencement Ceremony on May 12, 2019.' 
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Published on May 15, 2019 15:56

May 14, 2019

We Gon' Be Alright S1*E1: Surviving Resegregation in Silicon Valley

'Jeff Chang visits East Palo Alto, a historically Black and Latino community in the heart of Silicon Valley, to hang out with rapper, dancer and performer Isaiah Phillips a.k.a. Randy McPhly, who appeared in Kendrick Lamar’s “Alright” video. They talk about the domino effects of gentrification and displacement, resegregating an area where the rents have been rising dramatically and people of color feel like they're not part of the future.' -- Indie Lens Storycast
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Published on May 14, 2019 19:10

The Dark Side of the Moon: An Episode of Black Girls' Guide to Surviving Menopause

'This is a new place. 52, divorced, one adult child, one preteen about to start middle school, parents gone, and reimagining what my work identity will be after 25 years of social justice work. It feels so foreign, exciting and scary. When did I arrive on the dark side of the moon? Am I alone here? This episode shares my personal journey and exploration around aging, menopause, the manifestation of Decolonizing the Crone and what people can expect in future episodes of The Black Girls’ Guide to Surviving Menopause. Our guest host is Angel Dozier of Be Connected Durham.' -- Osunfunke Omisade Burney-Scott Decolonizing The Crone  
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Published on May 14, 2019 10:42

May 13, 2019

Artist Mark Bradford's Chance Meeting with Anderson Cooper Leads to a "60 Minutes" Story

 '"I was coming down the street, and I see this 6'8" guy dressed as a house painter," says Anderson Cooper. Turns out, it was artist Mark Bradford, a former hair stylist whose artworks can sell for millions.'-- 60 Minutes

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Published on May 13, 2019 19:31

EARWORM S2 • E2: Why Disco Made Pop Songs Longer

'Disco, DJs, and the impact of the 12-inch single.' --Vox 
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Published on May 13, 2019 19:09

Sounds & Vision: Flying Lotus --"More" (feat. Anderson .Paak) [Official Video]

'Official Video for Flying Lotus - "More" (feat. Anderson .Paak), directed by Shinichiro Watanabe.'
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Published on May 13, 2019 18:51

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