Black Book Talk

Coming Soon

Airs at: Thu, 10/03/2024 at 11:30am - 12:00pm

This month our guest, D. Amari Jackson, discusses his novel, The Savion Sequence.

Hosted by:

Patricia Welch, Emma Jackson Ford, O.B. Hill

Produced by:

KBOO

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Every first Thursday from 11:30 AM to 12:00 PM.

Monthly program featuring interviews and discussions of works by African American authors. Co-hosts Emma Jackson Ford, O B Hill and Patricia Welch review works in all genres by well-known and emerging authors. Occasional call-in shows allow audience members to talk directly to authors and/or share their opinions on works by Black authors.

http://kboo.fm/BlackBookTalk

Topic tags:

African American, Race, History, Humor, Education, Fiction, Arts/Culture, Activism

Streams:

KBOO Stream 1

Program status:

Current

Patricia Turner, author of "Crafted Lives : Stories and Studies of African American Quilters

Airs at: Thu, 12/03/2009 at 11:30am - 12:00pm

Produced for: Black Book Talk

Hosts Patricia Welch, O.B. Hill and Emma Jackson Ford speak with Patricia Turner, author of "Crafted Lives : Stories and Studies of African American Quilters." Turner explores the culture and recent history of African Americans through the creations and wisdom of nine quilt... Read more

Vancouver Avenue: Yesterday, Today and Forever

Airs at: Thu, 11/05/2009 at 11:30am - 12:00pm

Produced for: Black Book Talk

The hosts focus on "Vancouver Avenue: Yesterday, Today and Forever," a pictorial history of Portland's Vancouver Baptist Church and the community it serves. Read more

Voices of Black Poets

Airs at: Thu, 10/01/2009 at 11:30am

Produced for: Black Book Talk

Today's show features a focus on black poets and poetry with historical recordings of rarely heard poets. Read more

Black Book Talk on 08/06/09

Airs at: Thu, 08/06/2009 at 11:30am - 12:00pm

Produced for: Black Book Talk

In honor of E. Lynn Harris, esteemed author , who died on July 23rd at the age of 54, Black Book Talk will rebroadcast their interview with Harris about his last book "Basketball Jones". Read more

Hot Summer Reading

Airs at: Thu, 07/02/2009 at 11:30am - 12:00pm

Produced for: Black Book Talk

In July, Black Book Talk hosted a call-in discussion with picks for summer time reading. Read more

Obama-Mania in the Media

Airs at: Thu, 04/02/2009 at 11:30am - 12:00pm

Produced for: Black Book Talk

The April 3rd Black Book Talk features a round-table discussion including a focus on books and other sources of material for those who are still gripped by "Obama-madness". The hosts will even critique the "Mrs O" site devoted to chronicling what the First Lady wears. Read more

Black Book Talk on 03/05/09

Airs at: Thu, 03/05/2009 at 11:30am - 12:00pm

Produced for: Black Book Talk

Hosts Patricia, O.B. and Emma speak with E. Lynn Harris, nine-time New York Times bestselling author about his latest book "Basketball Jones," which explores the consequences of loving someone who is forced to conform to the rules society demands its public heroes follow.... Read more

Author E.Lynne Harris talks about "Basket Ball Jones"

Airs at: Wed, 03/04/2009 at 4:00pm

Produced for: Black Book Talk

Hosts Patricia, O.B. and Emma speak with E. Lynn Harris, nine-time New York Times bestselling author about his latest book "Basketball Jones," which explores the consequences of loving someone who is forced to conform to the rules society demands its public heroes follow. H... Read more

Black History Month Musings

Airs at: Mon, 02/02/2009 at 4:00pm

Produced for: Black Book Talk

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Co-hosts Hosts Emma Ford and Patricia Welch share books and Black History Month local activities . Also discuss the significance of this month to African-Americans. Read more