today in black history

April 23, 2024

The "Journey of Reconciliation," the first "Freedom Ride" into the Jim Crow south took place in 1947, organized by CORE.

From The Bottom Up: Segment 9

Hands-On Is The Only Way

POSTED: March 18, 2009, 11:40 am

In this segment, we speak with Newark, NJ Councilman Oscar Sydney James.

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