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It's 12 noon. We're live on City Line. Hi, I'm Jackie Hall. And I'm Betty Ballard. Celebrating national and racial pride and dignity during Black History Month has taught many of us about the roots and achievements of great black Americans. But when February ends, what happens? Do we wait until next year to reopen the history books to reflect on and observe black history? Today on City Line, we'll find out how the black community can keep the celebration of our heritage alive today, every day and in the future. What does the future hold for blacks in engineering? I'm t mountaineer and today our news corp will explore those possibilities by herald Anthony here. Freddie Jackson is an artist who hit a musical Grand Slam, his very first time at bat. I have his latest offering on today's edition of the entertainment page. Join Betty and me today as we discuss black achievements and the controversy surrounding Black History Month. Our guests are historian Stephen Newsome and doctors Rowan McConnell and Cynthia Norton. Black History, Past, present and Future. Up next, live on city life. Good afternoon and welcome to City Line. We're here to, I guess, bring to a close this particular celebration or remembrance of black history. And that's the last year in February. We've done a lot of this. Right. But then as as we've said all along, you know, City Line does not just focus on one man. We're about black history all of the time and I guess human history. Yeah. And I think that's one of the topics that we want to talk about today, is whether or not the month of February should be where we leave off celebrating black history. And we've assembled a distinguished crew of historians and experts on black history.","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://marmia.aviaryplatform.com/collections/948/collection_resources/105521/file/206281#t=115.39,280.87"},{"id":"https://marmia.aviaryplatform.com/collections/948/collection_resources/105521/file/206281/transcript/48920/annotation/2","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"I'd like to introduce them to you first. Dr. Rowan McConnell Thank you. And the next, Cynthia Norton. And finally, Stephen Newsom, welcome to City Life. In our discussion before the show. We were kind of bouncing off of each other, some ideas concerning the question of whether or not it is proper to only celebrate or recognize black history during one month of the year. What are your feelings on that? Anyone can. Well, maybe. Maybe since I'm the director of the state's Commission on African-American History and Culture, I should start off and said, Of course not. For us at the Maryland Commission on African-American History and Culture, every month is Black History Month, and we have an ongoing program of activities. February is a concentration of black cultural achievement, looking at black cultural achievement. But February is not the only time we say why The need, why the need for February is Black History Month. Then I think that chronology Woodson really expressed in he was, of course, the founder of the Association for the Study of Negro Life and History. In the year 1915, he decided that we simply did not, as a group of people, provide enough focus in terms of our heritage, our history, and those things which made us within this American context, a unique group of people. So that he decided in that year that this organization should be founded in the next year in 1916. He was instrumental in founding the Journal of Negro History, which is really considered to be the premier scholarly journal where we could focus on our contributions through writings. And then finally, he said in 1926, let's put it before the public. Let's have an Afro American history or Negro History Week, as it was then called.","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://marmia.aviaryplatform.com/collections/948/collection_resources/105521/file/206281#t=281.19,389.23"},{"id":"https://marmia.aviaryplatform.com/collections/948/collection_resources/105521/file/206281/transcript/48920/annotation/3","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"Okay, Dr. McConnell, Now, Dr. Morton has given us the history of the of Black History Month. But how appropriate is it in the 1980s? Is it still as effective? As appropriate, As meaningful? Most appropriate. The fact is that Carter Woodson also designed the thematic approach to Afro American history. And for each year that has been a theme for the study of Afro-American life and history. The theme for this year has been the Afro-American and the Constitution, colonial times to the present. And as each year goes on, there will be different themes that are discussed. This theme happily coincides with the bicentennial of our Constitution, as you well know, and it's very, very significant. And it has been followed through by a very significant kip, which I'm very happy to hold up for you. And this was all designed by Woodson, whose picture we have here. May I correct that? The beginning of it was such a forward. He now, of course, is now deceased. And this is who has been continuously. And this year the kit comes out like this and it contains no less than 20 pieces, pamphlets and brochures on and about the black experience and the Constitution. And to whom is this directed? And these are directed to the public at large. Okay. They're written by scholars, and they are subject on such things as the Afro-American and the Constitutions 1970, the present civil rights and the Constitution Emancipation Considered. We was in the wheat free, black and the Constitution, the nationalization of civil and political rights for Afro-Americans, agencies of the night 1875. And then there's a calendar, a bibliography, very, very important. And one of the most significant contribution this time, I think, is a pamphlet here that contains the listing of all the state legislators, state legislators.","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://marmia.aviaryplatform.com/collections/948/collection_resources/105521/file/206281#t=389.66,517.27"},{"id":"https://marmia.aviaryplatform.com/collections/948/collection_resources/105521/file/206281/transcript/48920/annotation/4","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"Let's talk about it in terms of what is the benefit? What is the benefit to black people? To focus on Black History Month in February 1st. Can I make one correction, please? Or add this to it. The Board of Education of this state has designed what is known as doorstep history, and it is the hope here that Afro-American history will be integrated in the mainstream of teaching each and every day. But until it is until it is, don't know what is the impact, what is the benefit to the general black community. In 1986, I think that the benefit, the primary benefit, is that allows a concentrated effort. It brings to the public's attention. It brings to the black and non-black public's attention that there are black achievements past and present. It also allows us the opportunity to think about the future of black culture in America, not just looking at what we've done in the past, but looking at where we are and where we're going. I think with. Concentrated effort. There is educational programing that can occur. There is entertainment that can occur that will bring black culture to the surface. So the concentration allows some forceful impact to occur. That sometimes may be the infusion across the board year round won't occur. It brings things to mind. People are aware of February's Black History Month. Equally important, I think, is the idea that this is brought to white people. It is very, very important that all groups know about this, and this exposure very definitely gives an opportunity to members other than the African-American turnout about the race. Okay. We may have to take a break right now. We're going to get into some other topics and discussion. Going to remind those folks at home that if you are interested in participating in our show, just call in at 481 1313 and share your views or ideas on the celebration of Black History Month.","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://marmia.aviaryplatform.com/collections/948/collection_resources/105521/file/206281#t=518.44,636.68"},{"id":"https://marmia.aviaryplatform.com/collections/948/collection_resources/105521/file/206281/transcript/48920/annotation/5","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"We're going to take a break and be right back with us. Welcome back to City Last Look at black history, past, present and Future. Again, joining us is Dr. William O'Connell, a professor emeritus from Morgan State University, Dr. Cynthia morton from Coppin State College, and Steve Newsome, who's rector of the Banneker Museum in Annapolis, Maryland. Commission on African-American History and Culture at the Banneker Douglass Museum is one of our projects. Okay. Too long. When we left off, one of the things that came to my mind is, you know, we're doing this. We've brought together this concentration in February on African-American history. But my question is, how successful is it in presenting to our youth a fully rounded picture of their their culture? I mean, are we able, with a series of 32nd spots on TV and radio and in some cases, only a few targeted programs in the schools to really make them see that they are history is an important part of their life and culture? I think. So This is a very significant start. It isn't the end. And I think that as we continue, more and more will be brought into the picture. And I think also, as I said before, that in time we will have this in each course every day and not just a month. We had a first for a week, then a month. And I think you would be most I think I think you would understand that all of us saw beautiful programs on TV throughout. And then of course, now we're going into this everyday history in the heart in the schools that morning. Yes. But I think we really are to have what I like to call the holistic approach that is that reinforcement must take place not only in terms of the school for the youngster, but the whole the church and the larger community.","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://marmia.aviaryplatform.com/collections/948/collection_resources/105521/file/206281#t=637.13,847.93"},{"id":"https://marmia.aviaryplatform.com/collections/948/collection_resources/105521/file/206281/transcript/48920/annotation/6","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"And I'm very pleased to see that many activities are now being held not just during the month of February, but throughout the year. And many of our local centers, our sites, our churches. And if I may, I'd just like to mention a couple that I think are doing such a fabulous job in terms of keeping the focus of the African-American experience before the public. We have to that, I would think, quite noteworthy, the Great Blacks and Wax Museum, a fun place to visit, but yet a place where one can learn so much. And it's there and it's there all year round, which is another interesting point to make. The Lillie Carl Jackson Museum, which focuses upon a particular individual, but yet a complete theme and period within our history. Another excellent place to take our youngsters, our senior citizens, our middle aged folks, for all of us to go. But don't look away. I include myself, but also a number of churches. For instance, Morning Star Baptist Church sponsors each Sunday morning, what they call the church community hall. They have a number of speakers focusing on a number of topics dealing with the African-American. Okay, We're going to be we're going to be remiss if we start listening and not knowing where everybody is right now. Let me ask another question. What do we let's February is the focus. Yes. What do we do with what we've learned after February? What about March 1st? What are we to do March 1st through December 31st through January after we have focused on February, then I think is the time for the institutions, like the churches and the family to continue the process. February is the beginning. It's the jumping off point. Then for us, in particular with the Douglass Museum and the Maryland Commission, we do things year round.","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://marmia.aviaryplatform.com/collections/948/collection_resources/105521/file/206281#t=849.1,949.57"},{"id":"https://marmia.aviaryplatform.com/collections/948/collection_resources/105521/file/206281/transcript/48920/annotation/7","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"For instance, we're opening an exhibit this month on blacks in the Maryland General Assembly. It's not just for February. It will be there until June. Then we change exhibits in the summer to focus on black artists in the state. There are ongoing activities that will continue to reinforce the presence, the achievements of black folks. So it's not just February. Another question that came to our discussion earlier, is it enough to discuss and document Afro American history as opposed to our African roots? Is it enough to begin with the document of history on this continent, in this country, in this part of the world, as opposed to or to the exclusion of our African history? Not at all. In fact, most of our scholarly works and the curriculum in any given setting, educational or otherwise, would focus upon what we call the African diaspora, which would mean then that we would examine the African-American experience wherever it would be on the continent itself, in the Caribbean, here in the United States, because, of course, we recognize that Africans were transported throughout the world. And in order to really understand our history, we must then examine all of that. Okay, We have invited our home audience into our conversation. And there are some folk who are waiting now on the line. Let's go to those calls. Hi, caller, your live on City Line. Hello. Yes, go ahead. You're on the air. Yes, I got a brief question here. I'm a West Indian and I have met quite a few. Young black American school of I who are unable or maybe scared to identify with Africa or the West Indies, suddenly will even go so far as to tell you, Well, you know, I'm with you. Oh, or something like that.","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://marmia.aviaryplatform.com/collections/948/collection_resources/105521/file/206281#t=949.87,1062.14"},{"id":"https://marmia.aviaryplatform.com/collections/948/collection_resources/105521/file/206281/transcript/48920/annotation/8","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"Somehow they have a lack of education as to Africa. And I was wondering, well, why is it that we do not educate the black, the young black American as to the relationship or the union that we have with the West Indies together? We are one. Okay. So if you were born here and also that black history is and black achievement is two different definitions, I think achievement has happened in history. Our history goes way back to Africa and like to. No way. We don't start from there already. Thank you for the call. Dr. Mercado. I think that we do stress, as Cynthia pointed out, that the relationship between the African-American here and elsewhere and also every course that I know of in African-American history goes back to African, comes forward in some schools that have courses just on African history. And so I think that this is not neglect, but perhaps maybe more people should learn more about it. I think, though, one very important point that we need to do more of this in our homes besides the churches and schools and whatnot. But at home, after this February month is over. Let me ask the question, playing devil's advocate. Why single out black Americans? Why not have a month for Native Americans? Why not have a month for whoever? Why is there the need to single out black Americans? Because if we examine the predominant literature in the field, be it a historical study, a sociological study, we would find that the absence is so very prevalent, is so easily seen that and this is what College Woodson really addressed, that even though we ought to have that larger body of information, which would include all groups, all too often it is not there.","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://marmia.aviaryplatform.com/collections/948/collection_resources/105521/file/206281#t=1062.77,1166.9"},{"id":"https://marmia.aviaryplatform.com/collections/948/collection_resources/105521/file/206281/transcript/48920/annotation/9","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"The eventual hope is that indeed, when we talk about US history, it will indeed be that United States history that will focus on all groups equally. But until that happens, we have a responsibility to make sure that our young people in particular will know from whence we have come. What are some of the practical benefits of having this curriculum, having this knowledge of our history? What are some of the practical things that can come out of an understanding of our past? I think you will know who you are when she came, and I think this should develop a kind of a pride in selfhood that would enable you to adjust them. And I also think there is a self-actualization process that occurs. I think so many of our youth grew up thinking or began thinking that I can't be an engineer, I can't be a doctor, I can't be an astronaut. By focusing on black achievements and showing them that blacks have achieved in every endeavor, it helps. Okay, we have another call from home. Let's take it now. Hi. CALLER you're on city line. Hello, caller. Oh, yes, you're on city line. Please go ahead. I think we have it for this. Hello, caller. All right, let's go ahead. Cynthia, you wanted to respond to that last question? Yes, I think also, even though we have, if I heard you correctly, the focus, I think that we have beyond the curriculum, beyond the program, something else that I would like to suggest, because it should help us to better understand where we're heading. We can if we understand the black history, I think, make some reasonable projections about our future. We can use that as a guide. That's why I think it's so important that we become very well informed through reading that we ought to be knowledgeable about the literature that's in the field.","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://marmia.aviaryplatform.com/collections/948/collection_resources/105521/file/206281#t=1167.71,1284.86"},{"id":"https://marmia.aviaryplatform.com/collections/948/collection_resources/105521/file/206281/transcript/48920/annotation/10","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"And I there's so much now that we can find for our young people in terms of coloring books, in terms of just short stories, puzzles. There are a number of games now that focus on black trivia, if you will. There are a number of ways that we can put this before our young people. But the individual must also be responsible, because not only do you become aware of who you are, but you can help determine where you are going. It can help you and the larger community. Okay. We're going to have to take a break for a second. Once again, we'll be back in the discussion. We'll continue. Stay with us. Coming up on News Corp, we take a look at career possibilities in engineering for blacks. Stay with us. And still to come, Freddie Jackson, who came out smoking in 1985, continues his award winning tradition on today's entertainment face. Now, here's this week's community calendar. Hello. My name is Martha Underwood. The East Side Community Committee invites you to attend the 43rd annual Blue Ribbon Tea on Sunday, March 1st at the Dunbar High School Theater, beginning at 4 p.m.. Congressman Kweisi Mfume will be the guest speaker, and Mrs. Ida Lewis will present a designer hat fashion show. Admission will be your own personal donation. Proceeds will benefit the Dunbar High Library. The public is welcome. For further information, please call 3426800. If your group or organization would like to announce an event, please write us in care of City Line WJC TV Television Hill, Baltimore, Maryland 212, one one. Or call us for further information at 4660013. Between the hours of nine and five. That's why the city won, as is appropriate, I think, with a discussion of black history, past, present and future, our audience In our audience, we had some representatives from a couple of area schools on the Victory Elementary School and this young lady from Garrison Forest, and she has a question.","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://marmia.aviaryplatform.com/collections/948/collection_resources/105521/file/206281#t=1285.58,1601.35"},{"id":"https://marmia.aviaryplatform.com/collections/948/collection_resources/105521/file/206281/transcript/48920/annotation/11","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"My name is Jackie Washington, and I go to Garrison for our school. Do you believe that the textbooks for the school system should be redone to incorporate black history and not treat it differently because we are one nation? That's what I think. Wow. I agree with you. I think that this should. An excellent question. I think that they should. Cynthia? Well, that's one of the aims of the project that the Maryland Commission has to, along with the real estate department, education, black etc., doorstep, to infuse black culture all across the curriculum. Yes, the textbooks need to be redone. And it is good to note that the Baltimore City schools, as well as other school districts so that we don't favor they are revising their curriculum guides to make sure that the US history would be inclusive. So, yes, an excellent question, and it's so good to see the young people here today. It's let me ask a question concerning the real usefulness and whether or not blacks themselves ourselves are really buying into the royal history that is available and presented. There are some who perhaps want to call it black history, Afro-American history, whatever, whatever kind of history. Are blacks buying into black history itself, the month and the celebration and the need for it? I think so. I think from my perspective, it's been head of the agency. I see people I hear people call and ask us what's happening, what's going on. I've gone to various activities at the Walters at the Baltimore Museum of Art, and people are there. They're hungry for it. They think it's important. People are buying black publications and people are really starting to buy black art now. So I think, yes, we are buying into our culture.","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://marmia.aviaryplatform.com/collections/948/collection_resources/105521/file/206281#t=1602.64,1704.34"},{"id":"https://marmia.aviaryplatform.com/collections/948/collection_resources/105521/file/206281/transcript/48920/annotation/12","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"Okay. Let's go back out into the audience. Yes. And we have another question here. Hello, My name is Jason Mintz and from Victory Elementary School, 238. Can you recommend some good books about black history for elementary school students? Excellent. Yes, there is one that I think is an excellent one called Color Me Black. It is not only a descriptive story, if you will, of the African-American experience, but it allows you to color for you to be creative as well. A number of poems and it features many of our heroes in our heroines, even in elementary school, but at a different level. I think that the youngsters should be aware of a book called From Slavery to Freedom, written by John Hope Franklin. It is considered possibly the composite history for the African-American experience. It's an excellent one. And we are very privileged in Baltimore to have two noted writers. Dr. Benjamin Quarles at his books could be used at elementary level. Dr. Roll in the Corner is an author. I have also published some things, so there are a number of things available for young people as well as other scholars. That's beautiful. Thank you for the question. Let's try our lines once again. We've been having some problems here. Hi. CALLER you're on City Line. Hello. Yes, go ahead, please. Yes, I would like to ask Dr. Cynthia never done Morton if she would speak on the benefits of genealogy to the black historian. Very interesting question, Cynthia. Yes. Doing Richard my own that she and I have common ancestors. Yes, I know. She's aware of the benefits. Yes. And I think a crucial point, because all too often other groups are able to trace their heritage back to a particular country until roots.","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://marmia.aviaryplatform.com/collections/948/collection_resources/105521/file/206281#t=1705.06,1815.85"},{"id":"https://marmia.aviaryplatform.com/collections/948/collection_resources/105521/file/206281/transcript/48920/annotation/13","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"Many African-Americans did not think it was possible. But thanks to Alex Haley for saying to us it is a job that can be done. It is a difficult task and we will not at all state that it is not because you must at times not only research your history, but the whites with whom your family might have resided. Not that all African-Americans were slaves, of course, to live with whites. So it is a value. It is a good way to have our youngsters begin. Even now. The oral historical approach. Find out something about your grandparents, other relatives, so that you don't lose your personal history. Because history is not just about the greats. It's about all of us. Okay. That's right. Another question. Yes, sir. Hello. Hello. My name is Tara. Plow enough for Victory Elementary School. What can we what can we young people learn from the people? From the people we study about during Black History Month. It's beautiful. Steve Dr. McConnell, I want to take what you can certainly learn about the past experience of these black heroes and heroines and see how they acted, what they did, a kind of value system that they had and look upon them as role models and in some way try to emulate them. And I think this would be very, very helpful to you because actually the people that you study in black history and African history are really you have their blood runs within your body. And I think is to reinforce what Cynthia said, it's important for us to have our youth talk to their families and find out about why they migrated to the north or why they started going to particular churches so that we can begin to understand that ordinary people make up our history.","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://marmia.aviaryplatform.com/collections/948/collection_resources/105521/file/206281#t=1816.33,1919.95"},{"id":"https://marmia.aviaryplatform.com/collections/948/collection_resources/105521/file/206281/transcript/48920/annotation/14","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"Okay. Well, yes. You want to share that something I would like to ask McConnell, I'd like to point out, in addition to what Cynthia said, that now we have an association, the Afro-American Historical and Genealogical Society is five years old. It meets annually in Washington. It brings up this periodical and you are invited to become a member or to learn more about it or to attend some of the conference. What's the purpose of this group? The research into the background of the family of Afro-Americans. And some very interesting things have come out. Some families that respect their ancestry to not only Africa, but also Europe. Some have found out that even they are members of what might be called heraldry. Their ancestors in England happened to, if you will, be the kind of individual who became a peer of some type and this period is passed down. This is all beginning to come out from these researches. Okay. We're going to go excuse me. We're going to have to take another break. This is television. We will continue our discussion on black history, past, present and future in just a moment. Welcome back to City Line and discussion of Black history, past, present and future. And we're enjoying having these young folks in the audience who are taking such an interest in this. You have a question or comment? Yes. Hello. My name is to Wanda. Walk on. I'm from Victory Elementary School. How can schools make Black History Month more enriching for students? Okay, good question. What can schools do? Okay. Our panel of experts are using a variety of approaches by allowing you not only to learn through the written word, but for you to actually become involved in possibly writing your own poems, which would tell about the African-American experience, maybe even writing your own play, a musical composition, allowing you to visit some of the local centers that would present a theme about the African-American experience.","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://marmia.aviaryplatform.com/collections/948/collection_resources/105521/file/206281#t=1920.49,2152.97"},{"id":"https://marmia.aviaryplatform.com/collections/948/collection_resources/105521/file/206281/transcript/48920/annotation/15","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"And of course, by encouraging you to become the best producer of history that you can be. Dr. McConnell, I think I would add to this that you could also begin to write the history of your family. I think that's very, very important. And also, keep alert as to the materials that now are being printed and are available for distribution. There are a number of them. I have one here that we haven't even mentioned yet, 350 years and chronology of Afro-American in Maryland, 1634 to 1984, which is available at cost from the commission, just about $0.90. And it is a chronology of the significant events of blacks in the state of Maryland. So these kinds of things, I think, need to be kept in. And we are very fortunate, are we not, that we have a very, very rich history that took place in this immediate area? Indeed. Exactly. And, of course, there are always black history calendars and other bits of it. Now, I know we've said it over and over and over, but before we end, we want to talk about what we need to do from this point on. But let me ask a question prior to that. Beattie is joining us again on the set. How have the Black History celebrations changed through the years that you've been aware of? Let's start with you, Dr. McConnell. In the beginning, the how? What forms are they take and how have they changed? And are they even bigger and better than ever? In the beginning, they were, as you know, limited just to one a week. Now, of course, to a whole month. And within this month you have a great variety, far greater variety of activities and experiences. I think it was mentioned before not only in the presentation of papers of a scholarly nature, but also art forms.","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://marmia.aviaryplatform.com/collections/948/collection_resources/105521/file/206281#t=2154.05,2256.28"},{"id":"https://marmia.aviaryplatform.com/collections/948/collection_resources/105521/file/206281/transcript/48920/annotation/16","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"And these are very, very important as gets into music and dirtier sculpture and so forth. So this is all now included, and I think this makes for a far more significant kind of impact on the public. I think a significant thing that has occurred in my lifetime is that the Black History Week was celebrated primarily in the black institutions and the black churches. Now we see celebrations and recognitions of black culture in non-black institutions as well. In other words, all of America, all of the institutions have recognized that blacks have made a major contribution to this American fiber that we're part of. Okay. Let's take a call from home against TVs. CALLER, you're on City Line. Go ahead. Yes, thank you. My name is William Knight. And, uh, very proud. And, uh. One of the studio audiences from Pick. Okay. CALLER Yes. Could you talk directly to us and please don't listen to your television. Okay. Um, I, I have a question. Okay. We're going to have to click off if you don't continue to talk to us. Okay. Yes. My question is, uh, mainly directed by, uh, that, uh, McConnell. My name is William Knight. First of all, I'd like to see things getting opportunity. Uh, sort of like, live out this part of history myself. My son is part of the studio audience this morning from Victory Elementary School. And my question to you, sir, is, um, the sixties era up to the present and we want to roll for a while. We have more or less a cultural moment, and things sort of got sidetracked. With, though, you know, the younger generation as well as some of the older ones, you know, they more or less. Okay, CALLER, please get to the point.","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://marmia.aviaryplatform.com/collections/948/collection_resources/105521/file/206281#t=2257.12,2373.53"},{"id":"https://marmia.aviaryplatform.com/collections/948/collection_resources/105521/file/206281/transcript/48920/annotation/17","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"We're running out of time now. We need you to make your question more precise. Okay. No problem. I would I'd like to know is what happened in the last ten years that sort of made. In my opinion, the mass majority of us forgot about the culture and, you know, the black history experience. Thank you, Carla. Thank you. I think that. Integration in many cases caused people to minimize the significance of African-American history, number one. Then I think, too, that the changes in administration at the executive level in which you had officials, presidents particularly, who were not very interested in the progress and ongoing of African-American people, it doesn't also say that perhaps we minimized our own history and our own contribution, perhaps somewhat. And I think now that we are beginning, I hope to revive this interest and we'll go forward once we keep it going. If I can sort of respond to that, continue, I think there's a difference between the 1966 date of saying I'm black and I'm proud, Say it loud. We're not necessarily saying that now. But I think the interest and the culture has maintained it is heightened. We have new institutions, more black museums have opened, more black dance companies have been formed, more theater companies perform. Sure, they all have problems financially, but they still exist. I think what has happened is we've gotten our culture has gotten institutionalized in ways that it wasn't before, and people might think that is minimal lives. What will keep it going if we go and use our institutions, if we visit our black museums, if we go to concerts by black dance companies, if we support black artists, that'll keep it alive. So a great deal of the onus does indeed rest with the individual.","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://marmia.aviaryplatform.com/collections/948/collection_resources/105521/file/206281#t=2373.8,2489.34"},{"id":"https://marmia.aviaryplatform.com/collections/948/collection_resources/105521/file/206281/transcript/48920/annotation/18","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"Yes, but I think something your previous question is one that we hopefully will not overlook, and that is that black history must become a working tool to enable us to progress as a group of people. It is an important point and I appreciate it. Your inclusion of the present and the future. And the title of this show. What can we take from the past to help us better understand our current situation and to make those assessments for the future? And I think that that's a crucial change that we see now, that it is no longer a recorded history, but it is a living history, one that if used in the proper way, it becomes then a tool for our enrichment and our betterment. Okay. We want to thank all of our guests, Dr. Roland McConnell, Cynthia morgan and Steve Newsome for sharing with us and of course, our audience at home and in the studio for sharing with us. And let's hope that we do indeed keep talking and thinking about these things beyond February. Indeed. Thank you for being with us today as a part of our celebration. And we'll come back any time you want and you will come back any you want to. Okay, great. Thank you for coming by. There's a lot more sitting around coming up. Stay with us. Coming up on News Corp, we take a look at career possibilities in engineering for blacks. Stay with us. And still to come, Freddie Jackson, who came out smoking in 1985, continues his award winning tradition on today's entertainment face. From the moment you. Good afternoon. Topping today's news gap. As Black History Month draws to a close, we take time on news camp this afternoon to explore one of the more promising career fields available to minorities.","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://marmia.aviaryplatform.com/collections/948/collection_resources/105521/file/206281#t=2490.33,2683.92"},{"id":"https://marmia.aviaryplatform.com/collections/948/collection_resources/105521/file/206281/transcript/48920/annotation/19","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"Today, that career field is engineering. To talk about the future for blacks in engineering and the upcoming Black Engineer of the Year award ceremony is Tyrone Taban, publisher of US Black Engineer magazine and Mr. Table. And we want to thank you for joining us this afternoon. Thank you. For those for the benefit of our audience, Mr. Table one. What is engineering? Well, t it education is the great equalizer in America. When you look at the minimum income of black Americans, it's less than 15,000. And what engineering is, is a series of courses, technical courses, scientific courses that prepare young people to enter a field, whether they're able to manipulate the environment. Engineers do things as diverse as designing of the space shuttle and is as hard as finding a small cassette that can fit inside of your car. To what degree, Mr. Table one would you say that blacks are taking advantage of the opportunities available in engineering? Not as great as we hope in the world today. Less than 2% of all engineers are black. The total number of engineers are somewhere around 1.3 million, and blacks account for less than 30,000. So again, when we say education is the great equalizer. Engineers start out with salaries around 29,000. So we want black people to really move into that area. That's one area where they can jump from a small income to a great income. According to your magazine, less than 65 minorities received their doctorate in engineering last year. Does that number represent growth at all? No, it doesn't. In 1981, we saw some growth. Since then, the numbers have been dropping, and we attribute that to two major reasons. Number one, there's less financial aid money for minority students and black students across the country.","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://marmia.aviaryplatform.com/collections/948/collection_resources/105521/file/206281#t=2684.58,2805.93"},{"id":"https://marmia.aviaryplatform.com/collections/948/collection_resources/105521/file/206281/transcript/48920/annotation/20","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"Secondly, we are beginning to see a drop in the overall interest of minorities in college. What can be done then, Mr. Table? And what is your magazine doing and what is the engineering community doing to bring engineering to the minority community, both black and should we add Hispanics also? Nothing less than a national effort is needed. Many black leaders, black technical organizations and black presidents of universities are joining together in order to increase the awareness of young people to engineering. Our Black Engineer of the Year Conference. Is exactly that an opportunity to highlight the contributions of blacks in engineering, to make young people aware of the great income that is available to them in the engineering field. And let's talk briefly about that upcoming conference and about the Black Engineer of the Year award. When is the conference and what is the award all about? The conference is a three day celebration beginning this Thursday. The first night we will have open to the Baltimore community, the Maryland Science Center, with displays from major corporations concentrating on engineering that is completely open and free from 7 to 11. Then on Friday, major corporations, Fortune 500 corporations throughout America are coming to Baltimore in order to make people aware of the engineering opportunities, scholarship monies that they're able to provide to young people in the fields of engineering that will be held at Morgan State. Okay. And you are honoring of this is a national award also, we should add. Is that correct? Yes, it is. And you are honoring someone local from the Maryland community as black engineer of the year. And we're very proud of that work that we're honoring who we consider the top engineer in America right now. And that's Dr. Slaughter from the University of Maryland, Dr.","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://marmia.aviaryplatform.com/collections/948/collection_resources/105521/file/206281#t=2807.13,2929.08"},{"id":"https://marmia.aviaryplatform.com/collections/948/collection_resources/105521/file/206281/transcript/48920/annotation/21","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"John Slaughter. Dr. John Slaughter from the University of Maryland. For someone who would need more information on the conference, can you give us a number, contact, number and person to call? Yes, I can. There's two things. One is the Morgan State School of Engineering. By simply getting a hold of the folks there, they can make people aware of the different events taking place. They may also call us Black Engineer magazine at 2447101. Mr.. Tape one We want to wish you good luck on your upcoming conference this week. We hope people take advantage of engineering opportunities and we want to thank you for joining us this afternoon. Thank you for having me. Quite welcome. And that is today's news cap. I'm team on tier. More City Line is coming up next. Please stay with us and have a good afternoon. You think heading. Just. For. Did you? Hi, Harold. Anthony here. Imagine for a moment that you are a singer about to make your professional debut. You've polished your act for years now, and now it's time to lay your talents on the line before you awaits a restless audience that is accustomed to the vocal stylings of Diana Ross, Aretha Franklin, Stevie Wonder, Michael Jackson, Paul McCartney and the likes. Your heart pounds. Your palms are sweaty and surely your throat is too dry to sing. You like to put it all behind you or at least postpone it till tomorrow. You take a deep breath, say a silent prayer, and you push yourself on stage in a blur. It's all over. You open your eyes and you can't believe what you see. The crowd is on its feet. The applause is deafening. And they're all begging for more. Seem like a dream. Well, not for Freddie Jackson.","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://marmia.aviaryplatform.com/collections/948/collection_resources/105521/file/206281#t=2929.38,3175.31"},{"id":"https://marmia.aviaryplatform.com/collections/948/collection_resources/105521/file/206281/transcript/48920/annotation/22","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"1985 proved to be a dream come true for this native New Yorker. He literally burst on to the recording scene with his certified platinum album Rock Me Tonight, Six weeks after its release, the album topped the black music charts and maintained that lofty position for 16 weeks while crossing over to the top ten on the national pop album charts. The title cut from the LP ascended to number one on the black music charts and held that position for six weeks, the longest run for a release by a first time artist since 1977. The follow up You Are My Lady, also hit the number one slot, and if this were not enough, his third release from his LP He'll Never Love You Like I Do reached double platinum. 1985 was indeed an unbelievable premiere for the fabulous Freddie Jackson, who was presented with just about every honor that can be paid to a musician. The year culminated with his single Rock Me the Night being named the number one black music single of 1985. Now, here's the dynamic Freddie Jackson with Have you ever Loved Somebody? You keep running money. I know you can't run for Uber. For a break. The in the for. Did you? You just. I can show you the. God, can you learn to love somebody the way that you do? Oh, that's superior than. Somebody loves you. You have a fortress around your house and your emotions are high with a. You got to Hudsucker the way And you won't let no by in. Arkansas. Again, just to make sure that things are. You don't know. Can you tell me? I know she. I will be. There's nothing to. Even. Just trust me. But for him to. Do you? Come on.","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://marmia.aviaryplatform.com/collections/948/collection_resources/105521/file/206281#t=3176.12,3446.92"},{"id":"https://marmia.aviaryplatform.com/collections/948/collection_resources/105521/file/206281/transcript/48920/annotation/23","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"I know, she whispered sweetly in my. Harry. You want to come and tell me? That was the incredible song star Freddie Jackson. You know, there are many events going on in and around Baltimore, and a few of these events are rapidly approaching. For instance, if you're a talented female between the ages of 13 and 16, then you're eligible to participate in the 17th annual Miss Talented Teen Maryland Pageant. The winner will compete in the international finals at Saint Thomas in the Virgin Islands. The deadline is March 7th, and you can obtain additional information by calling 7308689 or 4650123. And if you love history and people and have a few hours a month to spare, then the Baltimore City Life Museum, once you tour guides are needed for several historical landmarks and trading will begin on Sunday, March 1st. For more information, call 3963523. And before I go, I want to remind you that if you're group, organization, or place of business is planning an event, be sure to let me know about it. Send the information at least three weeks in advance to Harold Anthony. Care of City Line, WJC TV Channel 13 Television Hill, Baltimore, Maryland. Two one, two, one, one. Well, that just about wraps it up for this edition of the entertainment page. But be sure to join me next week when I'll feature the latest video from jazz saxophonist George Allen. I'm Howard Anthony, hoping you all have a great week. And Howard, I bet you can't say saxophonist ten times fast. Thanks a lot. Next week we've got the I think what's going to be a lot of fun. We're going to have some area radio. Radio personality. I can see radio ten times that. Joining us will be Sandie Mallory, Randy Dennis, Barry Young, Young and Alfie Williams.","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://marmia.aviaryplatform.com/collections/948/collection_resources/105521/file/206281#t=3448.76,3583.14"},{"id":"https://marmia.aviaryplatform.com/collections/948/collection_resources/105521/file/206281/transcript/48920/annotation/24","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"Kind of old homecoming for me. Yes, that should be really good. Oh, really? Yeah. You were on w o la the golden days. Yes. Okay. So if you'd like to be a part of that studio audience, why don't you call us now for reservations at 481 13, 13, four, eight 113, 13. And be in our studio to meet the radio personalities. By the way, on the 8th of March, our upcoming show. It's a show entitled Safe Sex. So if you'd like to be a part of that studio audience, call us at the same number. Better call now because we think both of those can go fast. Exactly. Thanks for joining us. I'm Betty. I'm Jackie Hall. 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