WAER’s Syracuse Speaks program recently celebrated Black History Month by looking at influence on music, activism, and community, African Americans have a rich and often under-told legacy in the area. This episode of City Limit’s is a repacking of that program that aired on February 26th 2021. To start the episode, we take a broad look at Syracuse's Black history with Syracuse University African American Studies Professor, Dr. Joan Bryant. Dr. Bryant is the custodian of the Black History Preservation Project, a virtual Black history museum that includes photos, documents, and interviews from the region.
Additionally, Chris Bolt explores the connections and history between Syracuse’s Black community and the city's music scene. We also hear from organizations that are making a difference in the fight for equity, both in the past and in the present.
WAER’s Syracuse Speaks program recently celebrated Black History Month by looking at influence on music, activism, and community, African Americans have a rich and often under-told legacy in the area. This episode of City Limit’s is a repacking of that program that aired on February 26th 2021. To start the episode, we take a broad look at Syracuse's Black history with Syracuse University African American Studies Professor, Dr. Joan Bryant. Dr. Bryant is the custodian of the Black History Preservation Project, a virtual Black history museum that includes photos, documents, and interviews from the region.
Additionally, Chris Bolt explores the connections and history between Syracuse’s Black community and the city's music scene. We also hear from organizations that are making a difference in the fight for equity, both in the past and in the present.
