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Black History Month: #AfroGlobal

Wednesday February 26, 2014

Going 'Afro Global' For Black History Month

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Going 'Afro Global' For Black History Month

February 26, 2014 • Tell Me More wraps up its Black History Month "Afro Global" series with staff members Freddie Boswell and Carline Watson.

Going 'Afro Global' For Black History Month

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Monday February 24, 2014

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Black, British And 'Brain Drained': Playwright Takes Charge In Baltimore

February 24, 2014 • As part of Black History Month, host Michel Martin asks actor, playwright and theater director Kwame Kwei-Armah why he, and so many other British actors, have chosen careers in the U.S.

Black, British And 'Brain Drained': Playwright Takes Charge In Baltimore

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Thursday February 20, 2014

Bunji Garlin: Tears For Fears Reminds Me Of Childhood

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Bunji Garlin: Tears For Fears Reminds Me Of Childhood

February 20, 2014 • Trinidadian musician Bunji Garlin's songs might be the sound track for Carnival this March, but what's he listening to at home? Garlin tells us what's playing in his ear.

Bunji Garlin: Tears For Fears Reminds Me Of Childhood

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New Show Challenges Idea That 'Nobody Cares About The Caribbean'

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New Show Challenges Idea That 'Nobody Cares About The Caribbean'

February 20, 2014 • Former Jamaican Beauty Queen and Bloomberg journalist, Zahra Burton set up her own news show. Burton tells host Michel Martin about 18 Degrees North which brings news of the Caribbean to the world.

New Show Challenges Idea That 'Nobody Cares About The Caribbean'

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Wednesday February 19, 2014

Stromae's Lyrics 'Show A Different Vision Of The World'

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Stromae's Lyrics 'Show A Different Vision Of The World'

February 19, 2014 • Stromae has become a music sensation in Europe with his catchy rhythms and lyrics evoking real-life struggles. He speaks with host Michel Martin about his work and personal story.

Stromae's Lyrics 'Show A Different Vision Of The World'

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Thursday February 13, 2014

From Top Model To Black Panther, Actress Yaya Alafia Is 'Truly African-American'

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From Top Model To Black Panther, Actress Yaya Alafia Is 'Truly African-American'

February 13, 2014 • Whether competing on America's Next Top Model or acting in Lee Daniels' The Butler, Yaya Alafia has never shied away from issues of race and identity.

From Top Model To Black Panther, Actress Yaya Alafia Is 'Truly African-American'

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Tuesday February 11, 2014

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Nigerian-American Writer Teju Cole Shares His Personal Playlist

February 11, 2014 • Nigerian-American writer Teju Cole is as known for his creative Twitter feed as he is for his works of fiction like Open City. For Tell Me More's "In Your Ear," series, he shares his music playlist.

Nigerian-American Writer Teju Cole Shares His Personal Playlist

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Monday February 3, 2014

Hollywood, Bollywood, Make Way For Nollywood

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Hollywood, Bollywood, Make Way For Nollywood

February 3, 2014 • As part of Black History Month, Tell Me More is featuring exciting voices from Africa and the Diaspora. Host Michel Martin speaks to Nollywood director Jeta Amata about being part of a film industry that is now bigger than Hollywood.

Hollywood, Bollywood, Make Way For Nollywood

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