Dr. Donald Andrews
Insightful discussion of North Louisiana Delta life in the 50’s, the start of his academic journey and the importance of education for our future. An economist and Dean of Southern University College of Business, our Living Legend has over 30 years of experience in teaching, research and service.
James Wayne – Memorial Day
Our Living Legend is an attorney and decorated soldier who served in the Army during the Vietnam War. This episode is full of history and colorful stories about the military and growing up in North Louisiana. There will be more to come from Attorney Wayne.
Keith Beauchamp – TILL
A Trailblazer, our Living Legend filmmaker and civil rights activist to the highest order discusses his connection to Emmett Till and the development of the documentary and recent film. Learn about the 1955 Trinity Killings and their role in the establishment, growth and effectiveness of the civil rights movement in the United States.
Diana Kimble
Description of life growing up in Colfax, LA by an expatriate living in Pram Pram, Ghana. Our Living Legend describes the trauma of the Colfax massacre and its effects on her family and community which lead to a long journey of self-discovery and finally peace on the continent of Africa.
Henry Turner, Jr.
Our Living Legend gives a look behind the scenes of the Baton Rouge Blues Era and its impact on the music industry. A teenage Henry Turner, Jr. began his career in funk and blues music traveling the juke joint circuit accompanied by Zack the Cat, a shotgun in the trunk, 38 under the seat, 22 […]
A. P. Tureaud
Epic look at creole life in New Orleans from the 1800’s to the mid seventies, legendary lawyer A.P. Tureaud, Sr. and the fascinating life and wisdom of Alexander Pierre Tureaud, Jr. and his family. Our Living Legend is an educational consultant, artist, civil rights activist and public speaker. He is a retired school administrator with […]
Dr. Stephen Finley
One of the most important episodes we have presented. Our Living Legend, a scholar of religious theory, makes sense of African-American religion and culture in a way that you won’t get anywhere else. He explains why we misunderstand the Nation of Islam, the Mother Wheel and what we don’t remember about Martin and Malcolm. An […]
Richard Sexton
Our Living Legend is a fine art and media photographer, author and teacher whose work has been published and exhibited worldwide. He is best known for his architectural photography publications and exhibitions.
The Colfax Massacre
Our Living Legends Diana Kimble and Odinga Kambui describe events that occurred in 1873 in Colfax, Louisiana during a time in U.S. history when terrorism won. In a fight over voting and human rights, at least 150 U.S. citizens were murdered. Kimble and Kabui invite all to attend a commemoration of the 150th anniversary of […]
Roosevelt Gipson – War Hero
An American hero, our Living Legend, participated in the only combat paratrooper drop of the Vietnam war talks family history from Haiti to the Civil War.
Jeanine Lemoine Owner of the Rock House
Our Living Legend owner of the Rock House in Innis, Louisiana talks about the history of The Rock House right down to a recent concert by the Blues Legend and hometown hero Buddy Guy.
Genetic Justice for Henrietta Lacks – Interview with Ben Crump
Living Legend Ben Crump takes a break from the Southern University Law Center Inaugural Henrietta Lacks Symposium to discuss the civil case on behalf of the Lacks family to rectify the inhumane immoral criminal act committed in 1951. Henrietta Lacks cells were taken without her consent, known as HeLa, her cells became invaluable to medical […]