Wednesday, November 19, 2008

Duke University Center for Documentary Studies

Duke University's Center for documentary studies has audio podcasts that pertain to African-American history, how our world is changing, and tragedies that our world has faced. Some of the podcasters talk about how many African-Americans aren't recognized in our historical references but did great things for our country. They talk about what the South meant for people who were Black, White, or Black and White. There is talk of myths about the Black Panthers. It is also recognized that they served justice for all races, not just Blacks. There were other podcasts that brought to my attention that there are some cultures slowly fading away because of influences from other parts of the world. The "911" podcast was the podcast that touched me as well. It brings forth the reactions that people have toward the tragedy and also how many people began to appreciate who they are as Americans.