Nov 5th, 2008 · Listen as the program revisits remarks made by the Rev. Jesse Jackson, Sr., in support of now President-elect Barack Obama at the Democratic National Convention. Jackson gives an emotional speech on the symbolism of Obama's candidacy.
Nov 5th, 2008 · President-elect Barack Obama's historic victory comes on the shoulders of civil rights leaders who fought long and hard and in many cases lost their lives — for equal opportunity in this country. Two who stood on the front lines of that fight — the Rev. Jesse Jackson, Sr., a former presidential candidate, and Myrlie Evers-Williams, widow of slain civil rights leader Medgar Evers — react to Obama's victory.
Sep 26th, 2008 · Robert Downey Jr. is a name well-known to moviegoers, but did you know that the actor's father also happens to be in the movie business? Robert Downey Sr. is an acclaimed director whose early underground films have just been restored.
Aug 11th, 2006 · David "Cannonball" Smith, Sr., and David "The Bullet" Smith, Jr., talk with Madeleine Brand about their careers as human cannonballs. Both men earn a living -- and tour the world -- by getting shot out of 35-foot-long cannon 150 feet through the air.
Jan 6th, 2006 · This Sunday marks the beginning of the 9th annual Rainbow PUSH Wall Street Project economic summit. Ed Gordon talks with the organizer, Rev. Jesse Jackson, Sr., about the summit's goals.
Feb 23rd, 2005 · A recent Executive Leadership Council study shows that African Americans make up about 8 percent of the boards of Fortune 500 companies. Those positions are significant because the board drives major corporate decisions such as hiring a CEO. Joining NPR's Ed Gordon to discuss the influence and growth of black board members is Earl G. Graves, Sr., founder and publisher of Black Enterprise magazine.