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The Ken Robinson Shows

Podcast door Ken Robinson

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Welcome to amazing podcasts from Hall of Fame broadcaster and journalist Ken Robinson in this series of classic entertainment/information programs.The collection contains interviews on a variety of subjects, like social justice, education, crime, technology, consumerism, health care and more.With over four decades of communications experience, Ken has worked for the Urban League, the United Broadcasting Company, Nationwide Communications, iHeartmedia, ABC News, Associated Press, CNN Headline News, Fox News, and the National Black Network. For details visit www.krobcollection.com

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U.S. Military Careers in 1982

African Americans have played a pivotal role in U.S. military history, serving with distinction from the American Revolution through modern conflicts despite facing systemic segregation and discrimination. Early contributions include Crispus Attucks, the first casualty of the American Revolution, and the 54th Massachusetts Infantry Regiment, whose bravery at Fort Wagner during the Civil War helped shift public perception toward the efficacy of Black soldiers. The legacy is marked by a gradual dismantling of segregation, culminating in Executive Order 9981 in 1948, which banned racial discrimination in the armed forces. This progress paved the way for historic leadership milestones, including General Colin Powell becoming the first African American Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and Lloyd Austin III serving as the first African American Secretary of Defense. Today, African Americans continue to serve as a backbone of the U.S. military, with over 21.5 percent of Army personnel identifying as Black, honoring a legacy of valor, resilience, and service. In 1982, Ken Robinson hosted an examination of military careers, outlining options for young African-Americans on his talk show on WJMO Radio in Cleveland, Ohio. This is an example of how Black radio stations served their communities by doing more than just playing music.

3 jun 2026 - 58 min
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