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African Americans in popular culture

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Hernton, Calvin C., 1977 March 29

 Item — Multiple Containers
Scope and Contents Poet and sociologist Calvin Hernton lectured on 3/29/1977 (2015-0002/RR177 178 [same program on both reels]). Calvin Coolidge Hernton (April 28, 1932 — September 30, 2001) was an American sociologist, poet and author, particularly renowned for his 1965 study Sex and Racism in America, which has been described as "a frank look at the role sexual tensions played in the American racial divide, and it helped set the tone for much African-American social...
Dates: 1977 March 29
Found in: Archives and Special Collections, University of Connecticut Library / 2015-0002, University of Connecticut, Black Experience in the Arts Collection / Series III: Audio Recordings of Lectures

Hilda Harris lectures at the University of Connecticut

 Digital Record
Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/11134/20002:860637427
Dates: 1974 December 3
Found in: Archives and Special Collections, University of Connecticut Library

Historian Donald Spivey lectures at the University of Connecticut

 Digital Record
Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/11134/20002:860685430
Dates: 1990 March 27
Found in: Archives and Special Collections, University of Connecticut Library

Hobson, Charles, circa 1970

 Item — Multiple Containers
Scope and Contents Filmmaker Charles Hobson, founder and artistic head of Vanguard Documentaries, delivered a lecture to the Black Experience in the Arts course (2015-0002/RR179 reel 1) (2015-0002/RR180 reel 2). Charles Hobson, an Emmy Award-winning producer who helped shatter racial stereotypes by delivering a black perspective that had been missing from early television programming. Class information, questions and announcements take place for several minutes, including a statement by Steve Bishop of the...
Dates: circa 1970
Found in: Archives and Special Collections, University of Connecticut Library / 2015-0002, University of Connecticut, Black Experience in the Arts Collection / Series III: Audio Recordings of Lectures

Holley, Major "Mule", 1980 - 1990

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Scope and Contents Major "Mule" Holley (July 10, 1924 – October 25, 1990), American jazz upright bassist, delivered 5 lectures. He spoke to the course on 1/22/1980 (2015-0002/RR181), 2/3/1981 (2015-0002/RR182), 2/2/1982 (2015-0002/RR183), 9/20/1983 (2015-0002/RR184), and 2/6/1990 (2015-0002/AC9). AC 9 Major "Mule" Holley (bassist) discusses his travels to the Soviet Union for the United Nations and plays some video and audio clips for the audience.RR 181 Edward O'Connor reviews...
Dates: 1980 - 1990
Found in: Archives and Special Collections, University of Connecticut Library / 2015-0002, University of Connecticut, Black Experience in the Arts Collection / Series III: Audio Recordings of Lectures

Holmes, Oakley, 1974 - 1977

 Item — Multiple Containers
Scope and Contents Painter, sculptor, and art historian Oakley Holmes delivered 2 lectures that can be found on 3 reels (RR185 is a copy).Holmes spoke on 2/15/1977 (2015-0002/RR4) and on 3/26/1974 (2015-0002/RR185 copy 1) (2015-0002/RR186 copy 2)RR 4 Holmes stressed that African-American art is not based on 1 style or mode of thought; it is as varied as the many personalities that produce such works. He emphasized that white artists or artists of other colors also encounter great...
Dates: 1974 - 1977
Found in: Archives and Special Collections, University of Connecticut Library / 2015-0002, University of Connecticut, Black Experience in the Arts Collection / Series III: Audio Recordings of Lectures

Hutson, Bill, 1971 - 1984

 Item — Multiple Containers
Scope and Contents Painter Bill Hutson delivered 4 lectures that can be accessed on 5 reels:3/3/1971 (2015-0002/RR320), 10/31/1972 (2015-0002/RR35), t 9/21/1982 (2015-0002/RR36), 9/11/1984 (2015-0002/RR37), 9/11/1984 (2015-0002/RR323). Hutson is an internationally recognized artist, known for his abstract paintings. Having traveled all over the world, his art is housed in museums in several different countries across the globe, most notably in the USA, Cuba, the Netherlands, and Australia. Hutson in an...
Dates: 1971 - 1984
Found in: Archives and Special Collections, University of Connecticut Library / 2015-0002, University of Connecticut, Black Experience in the Arts Collection / Series III: Audio Recordings of Lectures

Ibekwe Chinweizu lectures at the University of Connecticut

 Digital Record
Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/11134/20002:20150002Chinweizu
Dates: 1980 October 15 and 1980 October 28
Found in: Archives and Special Collections, University of Connecticut Library

Jack Whitten lectures at the University of Connecticut

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Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/11134/20002:20150002Whitten
Dates: 1971, 1988
Found in: Archives and Special Collections, University of Connecticut Library

Jackie McLean lectures at the University of Connecticut

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Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/11134/20002:20150002McLean
Dates: 1974 - 1977
Found in: Archives and Special Collections, University of Connecticut Library

Jalalu Nelson lectures at the University of Connecticut

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Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/11134/20002:860691219
Dates: 1982 September 14
Found in: Archives and Special Collections, University of Connecticut Library

Jamal, Ahmad and Eugene Redmond, 1974 March 19

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Scope and Contents Composer Ahmad Jamal and poet Eugene Redmond delivered a lecture on 3/19/1974 (2015-0002/RR187). Ahmad Jamal (born Frederick Russell Jones, July 2, 1930) is an American jazz pianist, composer, bandleader and educator. For six decades, he has been one of the most successful small-group leaders in jazz. Eugene B. Redmond (born December 1, 1937, St. Louis) is an American poet, and academic. His poetry is closely connected to the Black Arts Movement and the city of East St. Louis, Illinois....
Dates: 1974 March 19
Found in: Archives and Special Collections, University of Connecticut Library / 2015-0002, University of Connecticut, Black Experience in the Arts Collection / Series III: Audio Recordings of Lectures

James Newton lectures at the University of Connecticut

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Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/11134/20002:860691250
Dates: 1983 September 13
Found in: Archives and Special Collections, University of Connecticut Library

James Spruill lectures at the University of Connecticut

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Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/11134/20002:20150002Spruill
Dates: 1986 - 1987
Found in: Archives and Special Collections, University of Connecticut Library

Jason, Edythe, 1978 - 1984

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Scope and Contents Actress Edythe Jason delivered 5 lectures. She spoke on 4/18/1978 (2015-0002/RR188), 3/31/1981 (2015-0002/RR189), 3/23/1982 (2015-0002/RR190), 3/29/1983 (2015-0002/RR191), and 2/14/1984 (2015-0002/RR192). RR 188 Professor Hale Smith make several class announcements prior to introducing the speaker. Ms. Jason invites students to stop her if they have questions; she provides some personal background before discussing her career as an aspiring actress.RR 189 ...
Dates: 1978 - 1984
Found in: Archives and Special Collections, University of Connecticut Library / 2015-0002, University of Connecticut, Black Experience in the Arts Collection / Series III: Audio Recordings of Lectures

Jazz musician Shaib Shihab lectures at the University of Connecticut

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Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/11134/20002:20150002Shihab
Dates: 1986 - 1987
Found in: Archives and Special Collections, University of Connecticut Library

Jimmy Heath lectures at the University of Connecticut

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Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/11134/20002:20150002Heath
Dates: 1976 November 2
Found in: Archives and Special Collections, University of Connecticut Library

Joan Sandler lectures at the University of Connecticut

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Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/11134/20002:860689520
Dates: 1981 November 10
Found in: Archives and Special Collections, University of Connecticut Library

Joans, Ted, 1971 - 1982

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Scope and Contents Jazz poet, painter, and trumpeter Ted Joans delivered 7 lectures, ranging from the years 1971 to 1982. He spoke on 10/12/1971 (2015-0002/RR193), 9/13/1977 (2015-0002/RR194), 10/3/1978 (2015-0002/RR195), 9/11/1979 (2015-0002/RR196, 9/30/1980 (2015-0002/RR197), 2/16/1982 (2015-0002/RR198), and 9/19/1975 (2015-0002/RR325).RR 193  Ted Joans (Poet) shares his personal history followed by reading some of his poetry. RR 194  Unidenfitied speaker (presumably Ted Joans)...
Dates: 1971 - 1982
Found in: Archives and Special Collections, University of Connecticut Library / 2015-0002, University of Connecticut, Black Experience in the Arts Collection / Series III: Audio Recordings of Lectures

Joans, Ted and Frederick King, 1976 October 26

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Scope and Contents Ted Joans and Frederick King lectured together on 10/26/1976 (2015-0002/RR199). For more information on the lecturers, please see their individual profiles. RR199 Hale Smith introduces an unexpected guest--poet Ted Joans who is a member of the "Beat Generation." Joans speaks breifly and then reads some of his poems.  [~1:03:30] Frederick King (Percussionist) is the scheduled speaker for the evening. Mr. King picks on up the rhythm of Joans' last poem to discuss rhythm and...
Dates: 1976 October 26
Found in: Archives and Special Collections, University of Connecticut Library / 2015-0002, University of Connecticut, Black Experience in the Arts Collection / Series III: Audio Recordings of Lectures

John Chandler lectures at the University of Connecticut

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Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/11134/20002:20150002Chandler
Dates: 1971 - 1975
Found in: Archives and Special Collections, University of Connecticut Library

Johns, Crystal , 1987 April 14

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Scope and Contents Crystal Johns, introduced by Leon Bailey, is an assistant program producer of Good Day Show (Channel 5, WCVB Boston). She offers the class four topics to watch on television and which would they choose: feature on Roger Clemmons of the Red Sox; profile on Gary Hart; cocaine raid at Brown University; and an inside story on Bruce Wilis and Sylvester Stallone.  What would be most preferred by a morning talk show audience?Television producer Crystal Johns lectured on 4/14/1987...
Dates: 1987 April 14
Found in: Archives and Special Collections, University of Connecticut Library / 2015-0002, University of Connecticut, Black Experience in the Arts Collection / Series III: Audio Recordings of Lectures

Johns, Crystal and Emerson Coleman, 1986 April 8

 Item — Multiple Containers
Scope and Contents

Television producers Crystal Johns and Emerson Coleman lectured on 4/8/1986 (2015-0002/RR204).

Dates: 1986 April 8
Found in: Archives and Special Collections, University of Connecticut Library / 2015-0002, University of Connecticut, Black Experience in the Arts Collection / Series III: Audio Recordings of Lectures

Johnson, Budd, 1972 September 12

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Scope and Contents Writer, arranger, and saxophonist Budd Johnson spoke to the Black Experience in the Arts course only one time on 9/12/1972 (2015-0002/RR10 reel 1) (2015-0002/RR11 reel 2). From his lecture, Johnson spoke about learning the piano at age 8 and later convinced his mother to buy him a saxophone. As a child, Johnson performed in musical groups such as the Blue Moon Chasers. Johnson's participation in the Chasers was just the beginning of his journeymen career as a...
Dates: 1972 September 12
Found in: Archives and Special Collections, University of Connecticut Library / 2015-0002, University of Connecticut, Black Experience in the Arts Collection / Series III: Audio Recordings of Lectures

Johnson, Conrad, 1978 - 1983

 Item — Multiple Containers
Scope and Contents Architect Conrad A. Johnson delivered 4 lectures to the Black Experience in the Arts course, ranging from the years 1978 to 1983. In his 1983 lecture, Johnson described what it was like to be a working architect in New York City. He helped found Ifill, Johnson, and Hanchard architectural design firm. One reason the firm was established was Johnson related how hard it can be for black architect to find a permanent position. Johnson's presentations showed slides of buildings he...
Dates: 1978 - 1983
Found in: Archives and Special Collections, University of Connecticut Library / 2015-0002, University of Connecticut, Black Experience in the Arts Collection / Series III: Audio Recordings of Lectures

Jones, Walter, 1972 February 8

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Scope and Contents The Cornbread Players (7) perform "Jazznite", a one act, one scene play written by Jones. The cast includes Robin Braxton (Leola), Norma Jean Darden (Barbara), Lennal Wainwright (Slick), Sam Singleton (Elijah), Ed Bernard (Dudder), Walter Cotton (Uncle Baylock), and MacArthur Flack (Heddy). Questions and answer session with the actors and the playwright followed the performance. [Review of the play, NYT, 1971-04-19;...
Dates: 1972 February 8
Found in: Archives and Special Collections, University of Connecticut Library / 2015-0002, University of Connecticut, Black Experience in the Arts Collection / Series III: Audio Recordings of Lectures

Julius Williams lectures at the University of Connecticut

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Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/11134/20002:20150002WilliamsJ
Dates: 1986 - 1987
Found in: Archives and Special Collections, University of Connecticut Library

Keita, Souleymane , 1982 October 19, 1984 November 6

 Item — Multiple Containers
Scope and Contents

Painter Souleymane Keita lectured on 10/19/1982 (2015-0002/RR33) and again on 11/6/1984 (2015-0002/RR34).

Dates: 1982 October 19, 1984 November 6
Found in: Archives and Special Collections, University of Connecticut Library / 2015-0002, University of Connecticut, Black Experience in the Arts Collection / Series III: Audio Recordings of Lectures

Kermit Moore lectures at the University of Connecticut

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Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/11134/20002:20150002MooreK
Dates: 1974 March 12
Found in: Archives and Special Collections, University of Connecticut Library

King, Frederick , 1982 - 1987

 Item — Multiple Containers
Scope and Contents Musician Frederick King delivered 4 lectures. He spoke on 4/27/1982 (2015-0002/RR208), 4/19/1983 (2015-0002/RR209), 3/25/1986 (2015-0002/RR210) and 4/28/1987 (2015-0002/RR211). RR 208 Edward O'Connor makes several class announcements before the introduction of Frederick King. [difficult to hear since there doesn't appear to be a microphone; a lot of coughing and moving around] Mr. King provides a musical introduction followed by a discussion of some of the influences that...
Dates: 1982 - 1987
Found in: Archives and Special Collections, University of Connecticut Library / 2015-0002, University of Connecticut, Black Experience in the Arts Collection / Series III: Audio Recordings of Lectures
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