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Tapestry in Black

Tapestry in Black

By: Zen Zen Mobile
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 Black stories are the fabric and tapestry of America and make up an endless cornucopia of soulful and life-changing experiences. The stories are different but the blackness is the same. The Tapestry in Black podcast series, shares stories of the black people that lived them.Copyright 2022 All rights reserved. Relationships Social Sciences World
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  • Thornton Perkins, The Struggle for Freedom.

    Thornton Perkins, The Struggle for Freedom.
    Jan 30 2023

    Black historian and 60s civil rights activist Thornton Perkins was at the very protest where Stokely Carmichael proclaimed “we don’t want non-violence, we want black power.” This marked a shift from King’s peaceful philosophy to Charmichael’s more radical approach within the movement.

    Inspired to take action by Bloody Sunday, Thornton leaped into the struggle headfirst knowing his life could be in danger.
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    16 mins
  • Black in Vietnam

    Black in Vietnam
    Jan 30 2023

    In many cities and towns, being drafted or signing up to go to Vietnam was the only way out, and most minorities ended up on the frontlines. If fighting for your life wasn’t enough, most black soldiers had to deal with the racism that was brought over from America. Mr. Louis Thomas dealt with both.
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    15 mins
  • Larry Bragg, Coming of Age in The 60s

    Larry Bragg, Coming of Age in The 60s
    Dec 27 2022
    When a young larry Bragg stepped out of high school and into the world, it was full of chaos and change.
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    14 mins
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