Discussion on Alex Haley's Roots, 1978

(After 5 minutes of Bill Jones). Discussion following David Shannon presentation

1978

1970-1979

In this audio several participants giving comments on a presentation centered on Alex Haley's mini-series Roots. The origins of the spirituals and the blues are discussed. The mini series Roots as a genealogy is also discussed.

African American scholars
African Americans--Religion
Philosophy and religion

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audio/mpeg

audiotapes

Society for the Study of Black Religion Collection

http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12322/fa:120

00:22:33

00:00:05 Audio begins with an unidentified man discussing the theology of Jews and the origins of the blues and spirituals.
00:02:34 Dr. Boykin Sanders talks about how Jews rewrote the Old Testament.
00:08:29 Unidentified man talks about Roots as a genealogy.
00:13:48 Unidentified man discusses TV ratings, Jessie Jackson and religion and politics.
00:21:34 Unidentified man expresses thanks to those in attendance.
00:22:33 Audio ends.

Atlanta University Center Robert W. Woodruff Library

Georgia--Atlanta

http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12322/auc.120:0005

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