The Megan Williams Tale: Racism In West Virginia

September 17, 2007 08:03 AM PDT

Produced by Jaz, hosted by Stephen Earley Jordan II, he discusses 20-year-old, Black West Virginian, Megan Williams who was kidnapped and tortured for approximately a week. Jordan discusses the reasons why he only visits West Virginia only once a year, his experiences with racism, and what what happen if there were ever retaliation. News article clips is used as reference.

Playlist Includes:
100 Days - Sharon Jones & The Dap Kings
Push On - Surreal & The Sound Providers
Your Mama Wants Ya Back - Betty Davis
Four Women - Nina Simone
We Put A Pearl In The Ground - St. Vincent
Pain In My Heart - Otis Redding

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Podcast Summary

Hosted by NYC author and cultural critic Stephen Earley Jordan II. Jordan has authored "Beyond Bougie" and "Cold, Black, and Hungry". He interviews and discusses issues of Race, Class, and Gender on this show.

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