Episodes
July 17, 2018
Who is Kwame Hightower and the Man with No Name?
David Gorden describes an upcoming exhibit at Urb Arts with fellow artist Lorenzo Lizano on the comic works they have produced including David's graphic novel, Kwame Hightower And the Man with No Name. https://www.facebook.com/KwameHightower/ https://www.urbarts.org/events/super-black-the-comic-art-of-lorenzo-lizana-david-gorden/ https://comicvine.gamespot.com/david-gorden/4040-74472/ Radio63119 is six months old and going strong! What lies ahead? Find out from general manager Ellie Wharton....
July 4, 2018
Making Beer with a Brewmaster and the 4th of July Unraveled
Devin Moore, brewmaster at Kirkwood Station, makes beer with compelling flavors and unique names. He wanted to involve his dad in a father/son project. He thought why not make craft beer together? The result is . . . well you'll have to listen. http://www.kirkwoodstationbrewing.com/brewery/brewing-process/ We celebrate Independence Day on July 4th. Is the real date July 2nd, August 2nd, or July 4th? Find out more as the Declaration of Independence is unraveled along with some patriotic reflect...
June 26, 2018
What is it Like to Sing Onstage as a Professional Singer?
Jennifer Johnson-Cano describes growing up in St. Louis, her growth as a singer with her opera debut at Opera Theatre of Saint Louis, and what it takes to make it as a professional singer. http://www.jenniferjohnsoncano.net/index.php A fascinating conversation with Sharon Smith from the Missouri Historical Society on the exhibit Muny Memories: 100 Seasons Onstage and the effort behind the exhibit. http://mohistory.org/mediaroom/muny-memories-100-seasons-onstage/ http://mohistory.org/blog/100...
June 21, 2018
Juneteenth, Forty Acres and a Mule, and the Griot Museum
Learn more about Juneteenth and the significance of the celebration. How did Forty Acres and a Mule end up being a broken promise? Ian Darnell from the Griot Museum of Black History and Culture discusses what they have in store for Juneteenth and beyond. https://www.thegriotmuseum.com/ https://www.facebook.com/TheGriotTellsOurStory/
June 12, 2018
Artist Helen Berggruen and Just Moms-STL on Radioactive Material in St. Louis
Artist Helen Berggruen creates scenes that span countries, households, and time. Listen to what she sees in the land and cities she captures in her paintings as well as her love for music. http://www.helenberggruen.com/ Karen Nickel and Dawn Chapman formed Just Moms-STL to educate the community about the potential hazards and health risks of radioactive materials. They are trying to bring awareness to the radioactive material that is interspersed throughout the St Louis Metropolitan area, and ...
June 8, 2018
Project Appleseed and What is New at the Shakespeare Festival St. Louis
Project Appleseed has helped thousands of students, parents, and educators across the country. What do they do and why are they so successful? http://www.projectappleseed.org/ Tom Ridgely discusses his background and new role as executive producer of Shakespeare Festival St. Louis. Welcome to St. Louis! https://www.sfstl.com/
June 8, 2018
Miss Missouri and What is Done to Train Police Officers
Jennifer Davis, Miss Missouri for 2017 shares what it has been like the last year as Miss Missouri. Check out those boots! Helping police officers get this training is what Luther Tyus is studying at Washington University in St. Louis. It can help save lives.
June 8, 2018
Taking Care of Your Estate and A Historic Black Cemetery
An enlightening conversation with attorney Beth McCarter on legal documents (Health Care Declaration, Health Care POA, Durable POA, Will & Testament, Trusts). http://missourilawyershelp.org/ http://www.mobar.org/ Father Dickson has a cemetery named in his honor. Who was he and why is this cemetery important. Listen to Ernest Jordan and Karen Mozee provide valuable history for our community and the greater St. Louis area.
May 30, 2018
Don't Wine - Drink It: A Sommelier and Vigneron Tell Us All About It
Let's get some background on what it takes to be a sommelier from local Webster Groves and St. Louis sommelier Alisha Blackwell-Calvert! Then it is off to California to hear how a production manager and vigneron, Nicolas VonDerheyden of Trinite Estate (Acaibo), helps produce wine from vine and soil to the bottle. https://reedsamericantable.com/2018/04/10/alisha-blackwell-calvert/ http://www.feastmagazine.com/image_9e869236-e665-11e7-b834-4f7b22492a3b.html http://www.acaibo.com/ https://www.l...
May 30, 2018
St. Louis Mercantile Library
Julie Dunn-Morton from the St. Louis Mercantile Library discusses the history of the library and the upcoming Art and Print Fair. http://www.umsl.edu/mercantile/about-the-library/index.html Perspective: Do you see all sides of a discussion? Viewing the other side of the discussion.
May 30, 2018
Hurricane Recovery and An Artist Extraordinaire
How is St. Croix, USVI doing in their recovery since Hurricane Maria? Find out in the interview with Qiyamah Rahman and Sneferu Hotep from Neighbor 2 Neighbor (N2N) in St. Croix, USVI. N2N is a Nonprofit Organization in Kingshill, U.S. Virgin Islands. The mission of N2N is to provide support services to the frail, elderly, disabled, widowed, pregnant & homebound to promote their well-being and support their self determination and quality of life. https://www.facebook.com/N2NSTX/ A Conversation...
May 30, 2018
Schools: A Principal and a Principle Case for the Supreme Court
An interview with Jon Clark who is retiring as principal at Webster Groves High School. Discussion on the Landmark Supreme Court Case from St. Louis: Hazelwood v Kuhlmeier (1988)
May 30, 2018
Beatboxing Champions
A fabulous time with Nicole Paris, Ed Cage, and TA Paris-Cage on beatboxing, living life to the fullest, and fun.
May 30, 2018
A Firebell in the Night and How Our Federal Government is Organized
An interview and conversation with Lee Drake about his new book "A Firebell in the Night" which documents black culture and society in St. Louis in the nineteenth century. https://www.pagepublishing.com/books/?book=a-firebell-in-the-night Interview and discussion with Peter Kastor from Washington University in St. Louis. We look back on the founding fathers, the Federal government organization and more. https://history.artsci.wustl.edu/peter_kastor
May 20, 2018
50th Anniversary-MLK Death and Seminary Graduates Recounting How Civil Rights Shaped Their Lives
On the 50th anniversary of the death of Martin Luther King, Jr. six Eden Seminary graduates celebrating their 50th reunion recount their stories of how civil rights shaped their lives and ministries prior to and after the event on April 4, 1968.
May 20, 2018
Annie Malone: Pioneer in Black Hair Care and Self-Made Millionaire
Interview with Linda Young-Nance, President of the Annie Malone Historical Society. Discussion of Sarah Rector, 10 year old millionaire. Interview with Pat Dolan, St. Louis County Councilman from the 5th district.