Our Stories: Interview with Gwen Ragsdale

Listen to an audio interview with Gwen Ragsdale conducted by Elaine Jones with Our Stories WJYN 98.5 FM – UPTOWN RADIO !!!  http://philadelphiauptowntheater.org/radio/showlibrary/081316a_ourstoriesourtruth.mp3

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“Nigger” What Does This Word Mean to You?

Where did the term “NIGGER” Originate? The word ‘Nigger’ was  created during slavery by oppressors of African Americans.  The word was used to demean and dehumanize blacks. It was associated with the falsely created perception that blacks were inferior, lazy, ugly, thieving, good-for-nothing clowns. Today, many blacks use the “nigger” word

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My Slave Sister Myself

My Slave Sister Myself is a gripping, documentary film about the Transatlantic Slave Trade, its effect on enslaved Africans and its lasting impact on African Americans today. First person narratives describe slave women’s traumatic experiences and draw a parallel between feelings deeply embedded in the souls of today’s black woman. The

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