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14 | American Dreamin’ | Black Wall Street
14 | American Dreamin’ | Black Wall Street
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Length:
40 minutes
Released:
May 6, 2024
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Podcast episode
Description
In the spring of 1921, a racially integrated group of moviegoers were enjoying a night out at the Black-owned Dreamland Theater. But when the movie is suddenly turned off and the lights are turned on, enjoyment turns to confusion.The cinema patrons are alerted to trouble brewing in town and are urged to make their way home with caution. But as news of a lynching spreads, Greenwood residents begin to panic. The residents of the prosperous town worry not only about their livelihoods, but also their lives. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Released:
May 6, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode
Titles in the series (23)
1 | Run Girl, Run | The Women of the Black Panther Party by Black History, For Real