Freedom Station Radio with Carl Westmoreland: July 8, 2008
Posted on July 8th, 2008 by Kim Manning
Mr. Westmoreland interviews a host of guests, each with a unique perspective on youth.Â
Mrs. Alberta Jackson reflects on growing up as a share cropper and her transition from the plantation to small town life.
Proffessor Syl Flores (Northern Kentucky University) reminisces about his own experience as a young mexican field worker.
Carol Martin of Joy Outdoor Education Center discusses the important work and opportunities Joy provides to inner city youth.
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Today’s program was very interesting. I’m from N.C. and it reminded me of some of my early experiences. I was sorry you ended early. Keep up the good work! I try to listen every week.
I loved you on cspan I wished they would have allowed you to speak a bit more, how do i get your show on my iphone or ipod thanks, I would really appreciate an responsse
I watched a discussion on my local public tv station this evening (july 12, 2008) on the topic “mentoring young African American”and I would like to get in touch with the young Dr who said ” in the next 5 years, he will continue working with patients, delivering babies and working in TANZANIA. I am from Tanzania and would like to know more where the young Dr. works/teaches in Tanzania. Thank you.
Last night, July 12, I watched “Mentoring Young African Americans” on CSPAN and enjoyed it immensely. I was very impressed with all the young people, especially the State Representative from South Carolina. My pastor, Dr. Frank M. Reid, III, even mentioned him and the program this morning in his sermon. Dr. Westmoreland, you are doing a tremendous job representing our people and the Freedom Center.
Mr Westmoreland wrongly said that Fannie Lou Hamer was from South Carolina. As a Mississippian, I politely want to be sure that the error is corrected and make sure that everyone elso knows the facts on Fannie Lou Hamer.
Fannie Lou Hamer was born in Ruleville, in Sunflower County, Mississippi, on October 6, 1917, the youngest of 20 children and the granddaughter of slaves. Her parents, in common with most African Americans in the Mississippi Delta, were sharecroppers. By the time she was twelve, Hamer was forced to drop out of school and work full time to help support her family.
Ms. Spencer was absolutey right , I knew better , and for some reason I mispoke . Please accept apology, I have a soon to be published article about Mrs. Hamer and some black peoplle who worked and continue to work to gain full citizenship . Mississippi has more black officials than any other state in America , thanks to Mrs Hamer , Medgar Evers , and the people who lie in unmarked graves in that state .
I enjoyed you on CSPAN/ are the black olmec heads in south america the first americans ?
Mr. Westmoreland I also had the pleasure of seeing and hearing you for the firs time on span.
I was greatly impressed with your over all presentation.
The true urgency that was present in your voice.
The dialogue was informative and uplifting.
Thank you so much for deepening my understanding .
I would like to add,that the man immediately to your left, who’s last night I do not re-call was equally impressive. His first name was Andra.
What a great panel.In the near future if you see fit and when it is appropriate you might want to pick a more out going female panelist in the person of perhaps Melissa Harris-Lacewell.
Thank You so much for the experience.