Spirit of Black America Fri, 31 Oct 2025 21:42:18 +0000 Fri, 31 Oct 2025 21:42:18 +0000 Libsyn RSSgen 1.0 http://blis.fm/thespiritofblackamerica en http://blis.fm/thespiritofblackamerica https://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/d/9/f/a/d9fa69c7fe276284 Spirit of Black America BLIS.fm false BLIS.fm advertising@blis.fm episodic no 51 - A Child Up From Slavery 51 - A Child Up From Slavery Wed, 06 Nov 2013 05:00:00 +0000 Listen in on how Booker T. Washington went from growing up on a dirt floor to being the first African American printed on a US coin. Joining us to tell the story is Professor Jackie Moore of Austin College and Park Ranger Betsy Haynes from the Booker T. Washington National Monument.

]]> Listen in on how Booker T. Washington went from growing up on a dirt floor to being the first African American printed on a US coin. Joining us to tell the story is Professor Jackie Moore of Austin College and Park Ranger Betsy Haynes from the Booker T. Washington National Monument.

]]> 58:24 false full 50 - Enter the Unknown World of Prison Pipeline system. 50 - Enter the Unknown World of Prison Pipeline system. Wed, 30 Oct 2013 04:00:00 +0000 Dr. Bernie D. invites Professor Carl Hart to talk about the unfamiliar world of the school to prison pipeline, the incarceration system and it’s connection to America’s drug policy.  This is the last interview in our "The Other 99% of America" series during the month of October. 

]]> Dr. Bernie D. invites Professor Carl Hart to talk about the unfamiliar world of the school to prison pipeline, the incarceration system and it’s connection to America’s drug policy. This is the last interview in our "The Other 99% of America" series during the month of October.

]]> 01:00:13 false full 49 - Social Mobility in Black America 49 - Social Mobility in Black America Wed, 16 Oct 2013 04:00:00 +0000 Bernie gets the answers on the current state of the achievement gap and our country’s current situation when it comes to social mobility.  He invites Professor Odis Johnson to have an in-depth discussion about minorities and the lack of social mobility in America.

]]> Bernie gets the answers on the current state of the achievement gap and our country’s current situation when it comes to social mobility. He invites Professor Odis Johnson to have an in-depth discussion about minorities and the lack of social mobility in America.

]]> full 48 - The Inside View on the Achievement Gap 48 - The Inside View on the Achievement Gap Tue, 08 Oct 2013 04:00:00 +0000 Bernie gets the answers on the current state of the achievement gap and our country’s current situation when it comes to social mobility.  He is joined by Professor Odis Johnson from the University of Maryland to have an in-depth discussion about minorities and the lack of social mobility in America. ]]> 01:04:45 false full 47 - Thurgood Marshall & The Thurgood Marshall College Fund 47 - Thurgood Marshall & The Thurgood Marshall College Fund Wed, 02 Oct 2013 04:00:00 +0000 Bernie discusses the importance of Thurgood Marshall breaking the color line of the Supreme Court and the legacy of his career. The discussion features Johnny C. Taylor Jr. the President and CEO of the President  & CEO of the Thurgood Marshall College Fund, as they take a deeper look at the impact Thurgood Marshall has had on America today, especially with the establishment of the Thurgood Marshall College Fund. ]]> 59:52 false full 46 - Guest: Dr. Charles K. Ross, U of Mississippi 46 - Guest: Dr. Charles K. Ross, U of Mississippi Wed, 25 Sep 2013 04:00:00 +0000 Bernie discusses the significance of James Meredith; the first African American to integrate Ole Miss in 1963. He invites Dr. Charles K. Ross, a professor at Ole Miss, to give an expert account of what it was like for James Meredith to be a student at Ole Miss during the racial tensions of the 1960's  and the influence of James Meredith in a discussion of a post-racial America. 

]]> Bernie discusses the significance of James Meredith; the first African American to integrate Ole Miss in 1963. He invites Dr. Charles K. Ross, a professor at Ole Miss, to give an expert account of what it was like for James Meredith to be a student at Ole Miss during the racial tensions of the 1960's and the influence of James Meredith in a discussion of a post-racial America.

]]> 01:05:14 false full 45 - The Importance of DC Statehood 45 - The Importance of DC Statehood Wed, 28 Aug 2013 04:00:00 +0000 The Importance of D.C Statehood (Voting Rights, Budget Autonomy & Statehood) Bernie discusses why D.C residents and Americans should care about D.C Statehood. The discussion features Anise Jenkins, Executive Director of Free DC, Kim Perry, Executive Director of DC Vote and Michael Brown, Shadow Senator for DC.]]> The Importance of D.C Statehood (Voting Rights, Budget Autonomy & Statehood) Bernie discusses why D.C residents and Americans should care about D.C Statehood. The discussion features Anise Jenkins, Executive Director of Free DC, Kim Perry, Executive Director of DC Vote and Michael Brown, Shadow Senator for DC.]]> 58:50 false full 44 - Pan Africanism 44 - Pan Africanism Wed, 14 Aug 2013 04:00:00 +0000 GWU recent graduate Kwasi Agyeman and Howard University student Kenneth Miles discuss the history of Pan Africanism with Professor Gnaka Lagorke. This episode connects the importance of Pan Africanism to the African Diaspora Heritage Trail Conference on October 9-12, 2013 in Lafayette, Louisiana. The conversation about the conference featured Maxine Esdaille, the Conference Chair, Karen Primeaux, Vice President of Lafayette Convention and Visitors Commission and Lena, a representative from the conference.

]]> GWU recent graduate Kwasi Agyeman and Howard University student Kenneth Miles discuss the history of Pan Africanism with Professor Gnaka Lagorke. This episode connects the importance of Pan Africanism to the African Diaspora Heritage Trail Conference on October 9-12, 2013 in Lafayette, Louisiana. The conversation about the conference featured Maxine Esdaille, the Conference Chair, Karen Primeaux, Vice President of Lafayette Convention and Visitors Commission and Lena, a representative from the conference.

]]> 01:02:04 false full 43 - Racism in the NFL 43 - Racism in the NFL Wed, 07 Aug 2013 04:00:00 +0000 Dr. Demczuk discusses the legacy of NFL Hall of Famer "Fritz" Frederick Douglass Pollard. He is joined by Cyrus Mehri, the Head Counsel of the Fritz Alliance as they talk about the importance of the "Rooney Rule" and the continued efforts of the Fritz Pollard Alliance to increase minority hiring in NFL coaching roles. 

]]> Dr. Demczuk discusses the legacy of NFL Hall of Famer "Fritz" Frederick Douglass Pollard. He is joined by Cyrus Mehri, the Head Counsel of the Fritz Alliance as they talk about the importance of the "Rooney Rule" and the continued efforts of the Fritz Pollard Alliance to increase minority hiring in NFL coaching roles.

]]> 01:01:41 false full 42 - Whitney Young, Jr - "Powerbroker" 42 - Whitney Young, Jr - "Powerbroker" Wed, 31 Jul 2013 04:00:00 +0000 Kwasi Agyeman discusses the importance of Whitney Young Jr and the PBS film "Powerbroker" with the film's executive producer Bonnie Boswell. The discussion also included a representative from the National Black Arts Festival.

]]> Kwasi Agyeman discusses the importance of Whitney Young Jr and the PBS film "Powerbroker" with the film's executive producer Bonnie Boswell. The discussion also included a representative from the National Black Arts Festival.

]]> 01:03:14 false full 41 - The Tuskegee Experiment 41 - The Tuskegee Experiment Wed, 24 Jul 2013 04:00:00 +0000 Dr. Bernie is joined by Fred Gray, who led the case against the U.S Gov’t upon discovering the Tuskegee Experiment and assisted in the famous Rosa Parks case. (He's 82 years old) and Alondra Nelson, a world renowned professor at Columbia, she wrote a book about Black Panthers and medical discrimination.

]]> Dr. Bernie is joined by Fred Gray, who led the case against the U.S Gov’t upon discovering the Tuskegee Experiment and assisted in the famous Rosa Parks case. (He's 82 years old) and Alondra Nelson, a world renowned professor at Columbia, she wrote a book about Black Panthers and medical discrimination.

]]> 01:02:36 false full 40 - Dr. Elijah Anderson 40 - Dr. Elijah Anderson Wed, 17 Jul 2013 04:00:00 +0000 Dr. Bernie is joined by Yale University's Dr. Elijah Anderson for a discussion on the State of Black American in the aftermath of the Zimmerman verdict.  Where to from here?

]]> Dr. Bernie is joined by Yale University's Dr. Elijah Anderson for a discussion on the State of Black American in the aftermath of the Zimmerman verdict. Where to from here?

]]> 01:03:03 false full 39 - Network of Mutuality 39 - Network of Mutuality Wed, 10 Jul 2013 04:00:00 +0000 Dr. Bernie discussed the "50 Years Post Birmingham" exhibit with Audra Buck-Coleman, Assistant Professor of Design at the University of Maryland.  Also, this week in Black History.

]]> Dr. Bernie discussed the "50 Years Post Birmingham" exhibit with Audra Buck-Coleman, Assistant Professor of Design at the University of Maryland. Also, this week in Black History.

]]> 01:02:36 false full 38 - Enslaved Laborers and the U.S Capitol 38 - Enslaved Laborers and the U.S Capitol Tue, 25 Jun 2013 04:00:00 +0000 Kwasi Agyeman discusses the role of enslaved laborers in the construction of the U.S Capitol with Professor Felicia Bell of Savannah State University.

]]> Kwasi Agyeman discusses the role of enslaved laborers in the construction of the U.S Capitol with Professor Felicia Bell of Savannah State University.

]]> 01:02:45 false full 37 - Frederick Douglass Legacy 37 - Frederick Douglass Legacy Wed, 19 Jun 2013 14:53:00 +0000 Preservation of the Frederick Douglass Home and Statue unveiling in the Capital Rotunda with special guest, Audrey Peterman.

]]> Preservation of the Frederick Douglass Home and Statue unveiling in the Capital Rotunda with special guest, Audrey Peterman.

]]> 01:02:03 false full 36 - Changing America Exhibit at National Museum of American History 36 - Changing America Exhibit at National Museum of American History Wed, 12 Jun 2013 04:00:00 +0000 Kwasi Agyeman hosts Smithsonian curators, Harry Rubenstein and Nancy Bercaw in a discussion about the NMAH African-American exhibit  "Changing America: The Emancipation Proclamation, 1863 and the March on Washington, 1963.

]]> Kwasi Agyeman hosts Smithsonian curators, Harry Rubenstein and Nancy Bercaw in a discussion about the NMAH African-American exhibit "Changing America: The Emancipation Proclamation, 1863 and the March on Washington, 1963.

]]> 57:26 false full 35 - Plessy vs Ferguson 35 - Plessy vs Ferguson Wed, 05 Jun 2013 04:00:00 +0000 Dr. Bernie discusses the historical Plessy vs. Ferguson case with Professor Michael Ross from University of Maryland and author Keith Weldon Medley. 

]]> Dr. Bernie discusses the historical Plessy vs. Ferguson case with Professor Michael Ross from University of Maryland and author Keith Weldon Medley.

]]> 54:14 false full 34 - The Tulsa Massacre of 1921 34 - The Tulsa Massacre of 1921 Wed, 29 May 2013 04:00:00 +0000 Dr. Bernie is joined by Dr. Leslee Stradford, Professor of Fine Art at Laney College and expert on the riots of 1921 in Oklahoma.

]]> Dr. Bernie is joined by Dr. Leslee Stradford, Professor of Fine Art at Laney College and expert on the riots of 1921 in Oklahoma.

]]> 01:03:04 false full 33 - Congressman John Conyers, Jr. 33 - Congressman John Conyers, Jr. Wed, 22 May 2013 04:00:00 +0000 Join Dr. Bernie D for an enlightening and educational conversation with Michigan Congressman John Conyers, Jr. 

]]> Join Dr. Bernie D for an enlightening and educational conversation with Michigan Congressman John Conyers, Jr.

]]> 01:01:20 false full 32 - This Week in Black History 32 - This Week in Black History Wed, 15 May 2013 04:00:00 +0000 A huge welcome back to Dr. Bernie D - after a short absense, Bernie is back to examine this day, and this week, in African-American history, including an interesting take on the work of ex-DC Mayor Marior Barry.

]]> A huge welcome back to Dr. Bernie D - after a short absense, Bernie is back to examine this day, and this week, in African-American history, including an interesting take on the work of ex-DC Mayor Marior Barry.

]]> 01:02:41 false full 31 - Willie Mays 31 - Willie Mays Tue, 07 May 2013 04:00:00 +0000 Kwasi Agyeman welcomes guests, Dr. Raymond Dowsell, V.P. of Curatorial Services at the Negro League Baseball Museum, Bill Francis, Librarian from the Baseball Hall of Fame and Dr. Richard Zarnoff, Director of the Jackie Robinson Society, to talk about the impact and historical importance of WIlie Mays.


]]> Kwasi Agyeman welcomes guests, Dr. Raymond Dowsell, V.P. of Curatorial Services at the Negro League Baseball Museum, Bill Francis, Librarian from the Baseball Hall of Fame and Dr. Richard Zarnoff, Director of the Jackie Robinson Society, to talk about the impact and historical importance of WIlie Mays.

]]> 58:06 false full 30 - James Brown 30 - James Brown Wed, 01 May 2013 04:00:00 +0000 Kwesi Agyeman is joined by two DC based Hip-Hop artists to discuss the influence and importance of James Brown.  Some of his most sampled work is highlighted.

]]> Kwesi Agyeman is joined by two DC based Hip-Hop artists to discuss the influence and importance of James Brown. Some of his most sampled work is highlighted.

]]> 56:51 false full 29 - Jackie Robinson 29 - Jackie Robinson Wed, 17 Apr 2013 04:00:00 +0000 Kwesi Agyeman is joined by social commentator Derrick Ashong for a look at the connection between music and information.  Then, baseball coach John Macarthy and Dr. Robert Zarnoff from GW University talk about the impact and legacy of Jackie Robinson.

]]> Kwesi Agyeman is joined by social commentator Derrick Ashong for a look at the connection between music and information. Then, baseball coach John Macarthy and Dr. Robert Zarnoff from GW University talk about the impact and legacy of Jackie Robinson.

]]> 59:53 false full 28 - The Legacy of Arthur Ashe 28 - The Legacy of Arthur Ashe Wed, 10 Apr 2013 04:00:00 +0000 Dr. Bernie Demczuks’ Spirit of Black America focuses on the wonder and wisdom of examining African American history and culture from an Afro-Centric perspective.  The show pays homage to ancestors within a community of knowledge and wisdom re-discovered from West African spirituality.

]]> Dr. Bernie Demczuks’ Spirit of Black America focuses on the wonder and wisdom of examining African American history and culture from an Afro-Centric perspective. The show pays homage to ancestors within a community of knowledge and wisdom re-discovered from West African spirituality.

]]> 59:17 false full 27 - Eddie Murphy, MLK & Malcom 27 - Eddie Murphy, MLK & Malcom Wed, 03 Apr 2013 04:00:00 +0000 Today in Black History highlights jazz great Jimmy McGriff and Dr. Bernie digs into Malcolm, MLK and the comedy of Eddie Murphy.

]]> Today in Black History highlights jazz great Jimmy McGriff and Dr. Bernie digs into Malcolm, MLK and the comedy of Eddie Murphy.

]]> 01:09:36 false full 26 - Black Art, Literature and Happy Birthday Sarah Vaughn 26 - Black Art, Literature and Happy Birthday Sarah Vaughn Wed, 27 Mar 2013 04:00:00 +0000 Dr. Bernie D digs into this Week in Black History and then a look at the impact of Blacks in the Arts, including the contributions of Nigerian author Chinua Achebe.

]]> Dr. Bernie D digs into this Week in Black History and then a look at the impact of Blacks in the Arts, including the contributions of Nigerian author Chinua Achebe.

]]> 59:54 false full 25 - Happy Birthday, Spike Lee 25 - Happy Birthday, Spike Lee Wed, 20 Mar 2013 04:00:00 +0000 Dr. Bernie goes through This Week in Black History and then the movies and impact of Spike Lee are discussed.

]]> Dr. Bernie goes through This Week in Black History and then the movies and impact of Spike Lee are discussed.

]]> 01:03:38 false full 24 - Today In Black History is Highlighted 24 - Today In Black History is Highlighted Wed, 13 Mar 2013 04:00:00 +0000 The impact of Musician James Reese Europe is examined as well as Frederick Douglas and more in Today in Black History.

]]> The impact of Musician James Reese Europe is examined as well as Frederick Douglas and more in Today in Black History.

]]> 01:03:51 false full 23 - The History of Ghana 23 - The History of Ghana Wed, 06 Mar 2013 05:00:00 +0000 Ghana - it's history, culture, people, politics and story of independence.

]]> Ghana - it's history, culture, people, politics and story of independence.

]]> 01:02:54 false full 22 - Django, Lincoln and The Oscars 22 - Django, Lincoln and The Oscars Wed, 27 Feb 2013 05:00:00 +0000 Dr. Bernie runs through the day in Black History and then examines the Oscars winner and losers with a deeper examination of Quentin Tarantino's "Django Unchained" and Steven Speilberg's "Lincoln".

]]> Dr. Bernie runs through the day in Black History and then examines the Oscars winner and losers with a deeper examination of Quentin Tarantino's "Django Unchained" and Steven Speilberg's "Lincoln".

]]> 01:04:38 false full 21 - Frederick Douglas 21 - Frederick Douglas Wed, 20 Feb 2013 05:00:00 +0000 Dr. Bernie is joined by John Muller, author of "Frederick Douglas in Washington, DC" to examine his importance and the significance of his time in the Washington, DC area.

]]> Dr. Bernie is joined by John Muller, author of "Frederick Douglas in Washington, DC" to examine his importance and the significance of his time in the Washington, DC area.

]]> 01:04:09 false full 20 - Henry Highland Garnett 20 - Henry Highland Garnett Wed, 13 Feb 2013 05:00:00 +0000 A study of Preacher/Abolitionist Henry Highland Garrett on the anniversary of his death.bolish

]]> A study of Preacher/Abolitionist Henry Highland Garrett on the anniversary of his death.bolish

]]> 01:02:56 false full 19 - The Life and Legacy of Bob Marley 19 - The Life and Legacy of Bob Marley Wed, 06 Feb 2013 05:00:00 +0000 Dr. Bernie digs deep into the history, legacy and importance of Reggae great, Bob Marley, on what would've been his 68th birthday.

]]> Dr. Bernie digs deep into the history, legacy and importance of Reggae great, Bob Marley, on what would've been his 68th birthday.

]]> 01:03:35 false full 18 - Ex-Mayor of Washington, DC, Sharon Pratt Dixon Kelly 18 - Ex-Mayor of Washington, DC, Sharon Pratt Dixon Kelly Wed, 30 Jan 2013 05:00:00 +0000 Celebrating her birthday, Sharon Pratt Dixon examines her tenure as mayor DC as well as the changing landscape of politics, elections, DC's inner workings and hope for the future.  Dr. Bernie D. also looks back on this day in Black History.

]]> Celebrating her birthday, Sharon Pratt Dixon examines her tenure as mayor DC as well as the changing landscape of politics, elections, DC's inner workings and hope for the future. Dr. Bernie D. also looks back on this day in Black History.

]]> 01:01:35 false full 17 - Richard Wright 17 - Richard Wright Wed, 23 Jan 2013 05:00:00 +0000 A look at controversial and legendary writer Richard Wright.  Also, remembering the 1986 inductees into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

]]> A look at controversial and legendary writer Richard Wright. Also, remembering the 1986 inductees into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

]]> 01:00:56 false full 16 - Dr. Charles Drew and Blacks in Medicine 16 - Dr. Charles Drew and Blacks in Medicine Wed, 16 Jan 2013 05:00:00 +0000 Examination of Blacks in Medicine with a focus on Dr. Charles Richard Drew.  Also, this day in Black History with some historic soundbites from Muhammad Ali.

]]> Examination of Blacks in Medicine with a focus on Dr. Charles Richard Drew. Also, this day in Black History with some historic soundbites from Muhammad Ali.

]]> 01:03:52 false full 15 - Paul Lawrence Dunbar and a Look at Black Literature 15 - Paul Lawrence Dunbar and a Look at Black Literature Wed, 09 Jan 2013 05:00:00 +0000 Dr. Bernie D is joined by Dr. Dana Williams, Chair of Howard University's English Department, to discuss the importance and significance of Black Literature in society; specifically, they investigate the impact of poet Paul Lawrence Dunbar.

]]> Dr. Bernie D is joined by Dr. Dana Williams, Chair of Howard University's English Department, to discuss the importance and significance of Black Literature in society; specifically, they investigate the impact of poet Paul Lawrence Dunbar.

]]> 01:08:35 false full 14 - Carter G. Woodson & The Association of the Study of African American Life and History 14 - Carter G. Woodson & The Association of the Study of African American Life and History Wed, 19 Dec 2012 05:00:00 +0000 Celebrating the birth, life and work of Carter G. Woodson and his Association of the Study of African American Life and History with its executive director Sylvia Cyrus." 

]]> Celebrating the birth, life and work of Carter G. Woodson and his Association of the Study of African American Life and History with its executive director Sylvia Cyrus."

]]> 56:41 false full 13 - The Anniversary of The National Association of Black Journalists 13 - The Anniversary of The National Association of Black Journalists Wed, 12 Dec 2012 05:00:00 +0000 It's the 27th anniversary of the formation of the National Association of Black Journalists.  Listen as Dr. Bernie D reflects on this day in Black History as well as an insightful interview with Dorothy Gilliam, one of the past Presidents of the NABJ.  Listen as she examines the importance, issues and progress the organization has made.

]]> It's the 27th anniversary of the formation of the National Association of Black Journalists. Listen as Dr. Bernie D reflects on this day in Black History as well as an insightful interview with Dorothy Gilliam, one of the past Presidents of the NABJ. Listen as she examines the importance, issues and progress the organization has made.

]]> 01:13:45 false full 12 - The History of the National Council of Negro Women 12 - The History of the National Council of Negro Women Wed, 05 Dec 2012 05:00:00 +0000 Dr. Bernie Demczuks’ Spirit of Black America focuses on the wonder and wisdom of examining African American history and culture from an Afro-Centric perspective.  The show pays homage to ancestors within a community of knowledge and wisdom re-discovered from West African spirituality.

]]> Dr. Bernie Demczuks’ Spirit of Black America focuses on the wonder and wisdom of examining African American history and culture from an Afro-Centric perspective. The show pays homage to ancestors within a community of knowledge and wisdom re-discovered from West African spirituality.

]]> 01:08:18 false full 11 - The role of HBCUs in modern society 11 - The role of HBCUs in modern society Wed, 28 Nov 2012 05:00:00 +0000 The role of HBCUs in modern society.

Dr. Bernie Demczuks’ Spirit of Black America focuses on the wonder and wisdom of examining African American history and culture from an Afro-Centric perspective.  The show pays homage to ancestors within a community of knowledge and wisdom re-discovered from West African spirituality.

]]> The role of HBCUs in modern society.

Dr. Bernie Demczuks’ Spirit of Black America focuses on the wonder and wisdom of examining African American history and culture from an Afro-Centric perspective. The show pays homage to ancestors within a community of knowledge and wisdom re-discovered from West African spirituality.

]]> 01:03:30 false full 10 - South African Embassy Sit-ins Anniversary 10 - South African Embassy Sit-ins Anniversary Wed, 21 Nov 2012 05:00:00 +0000 Episode 10 - South African Embassy Sit-ins Anniversary.

Dr. Bernie Demczuks’ Spirit of Black America focuses on the wonder and wisdom of examining African American history and culture from an Afro-Centric perspective.  The show pays homage to ancestors within a community of knowledge and wisdom re-discovered from West African spirituality.

]]> Episode 10 - South African Embassy Sit-ins Anniversary.

Dr. Bernie Demczuks’ Spirit of Black America focuses on the wonder and wisdom of examining African American history and culture from an Afro-Centric perspective. The show pays homage to ancestors within a community of knowledge and wisdom re-discovered from West African spirituality.

]]> 01:03:47 false full 09 - Booker T. Washington and W. E. B. DuBois 09 - Booker T. Washington and W. E. B. DuBois Wed, 14 Nov 2012 05:00:00 +0000 Dr. Bernie discusses Booker T. Washington and W. E. B. DuBois.

]]> Dr. Bernie discusses Booker T. Washington and W. E. B. DuBois.

]]> 01:02:37 false full 08 - Minorities and the Electoral Process 08 - Minorities and the Electoral Process Wed, 07 Nov 2012 05:00:00 +0000 Minorities and the Electoral Process.

]]> Minorities and the Electoral Process.

]]> 01:02:25 false full 07 - History of African American Voting 07 - History of African American Voting Sun, 04 Nov 2012 22:36:00 +0000 History of African American Voting

Dr. Bernie Demczuks’ Spirit of Black America focuses on the wonder and wisdom of examining African American history and culture from an Afro-Centric perspective.  The show pays homage to ancestors within a community of knowledge and wisdom re-discovered from West African spirituality.

]]> History of African American Voting

Dr. Bernie Demczuks’ Spirit of Black America focuses on the wonder and wisdom of examining African American history and culture from an Afro-Centric perspective. The show pays homage to ancestors within a community of knowledge and wisdom re-discovered from West African spirituality.

]]> 01:03:01 false full 06 - Blacks in Literature and Poetry part 2 06 - Blacks in Literature and Poetry part 2 Wed, 24 Oct 2012 04:00:00 +0000 Blacks in Literature and Poetry part 2.

Dr. Bernie Demczuks’ Spirit of Black America focuses on the wonder and wisdom of examining African American history and culture from an Afro-Centric perspective.  The show pays homage to ancestors within a community of knowledge and wisdom re-discovered from West African spirituality.

]]> Blacks in Literature and Poetry part 2.

Dr. Bernie Demczuks’ Spirit of Black America focuses on the wonder and wisdom of examining African American history and culture from an Afro-Centric perspective. The show pays homage to ancestors within a community of knowledge and wisdom re-discovered from West African spirituality.

]]> 01:09:15 false full 05 - Blacks in Literature 05 - Blacks in Literature Wed, 17 Oct 2012 04:00:00 +0000 Dr. Bernie's fifth episode discusses "Blacks in Literature."

Dr. Bernie Demczuks’ Spirit of Black America focuses on the wonder and wisdom of examining African American history and culture from an Afro-Centric perspective.  The show pays homage to ancestors within a community of knowledge and wisdom re-discovered from West African spirituality.

]]> Dr. Bernie's fifth episode discusses "Blacks in Literature."

Dr. Bernie Demczuks’ Spirit of Black America focuses on the wonder and wisdom of examining African American history and culture from an Afro-Centric perspective. The show pays homage to ancestors within a community of knowledge and wisdom re-discovered from West African spirituality.

]]> 01:00:46 false full 04 - Episode Four 04 - Episode Four Wed, 10 Oct 2012 04:00:00 +0000 Episode Four of The Spirit of Black America with Dr. Bernie. 

]]> Episode Four of The Spirit of Black America with Dr. Bernie.

]]> 01:00:22 false full 03 - Blacks in Baseball 03 - Blacks in Baseball Wed, 03 Oct 2012 04:00:00 +0000 This week, Dr. Bernie discusses Blacks in Baseball. 

Dr. Bernie Demczuks’ Spirit of Black America focuses on the wonder and wisdom of examining African American history and culture from an Afro-Centric perspective.  The show pays homage to ancestors within a community of knowledge and wisdom re-discovered from West African spirituality.

]]> This week, Dr. Bernie discusses Blacks in Baseball.

Dr. Bernie Demczuks’ Spirit of Black America focuses on the wonder and wisdom of examining African American history and culture from an Afro-Centric perspective. The show pays homage to ancestors within a community of knowledge and wisdom re-discovered from West African spirituality.

]]> 01:02:38 false full 02 - Black Business in America 02 - Black Business in America Wed, 26 Sep 2012 04:00:00 +0000 Today in Black History, Sept. 19 and the state of Black Business in America.

Dr. Bernie Demczuks’ Spirit of Black America focuses on the wonder and wisdom of examining African American history and culture from an Afro-Centric perspective.  The show pays homage to ancestors within a community of knowledge and wisdom re-discovered from West African spirituality.

]]> Today in Black History, Sept. 19 and the state of Black Business in America.

Dr. Bernie Demczuks’ Spirit of Black America focuses on the wonder and wisdom of examining African American history and culture from an Afro-Centric perspective. The show pays homage to ancestors within a community of knowledge and wisdom re-discovered from West African spirituality.

]]> 01:00:53 false full 01 - Premiere 01 - Premiere Wed, 19 Sep 2012 04:00:00 +0000 The Premiere of The Spirit of Black America with Dr. Bernie D in DC. 

Dr. Bernie Demczuks’ Spirit of Black America focuses on the wonder and wisdom of examining African American history and culture from an Afro-Centric perspective.  The show pays homage to ancestors within a community of knowledge and wisdom re-discovered from West African spirituality.

]]> The Premiere of The Spirit of Black America with Dr. Bernie D in DC.

Dr. Bernie Demczuks’ Spirit of Black America focuses on the wonder and wisdom of examining African American history and culture from an Afro-Centric perspective. The show pays homage to ancestors within a community of knowledge and wisdom re-discovered from West African spirituality.

]]> 01:01:31 false full