Author Gary B. Agee discusses his book “A Cry for Justice: Daniel Rudd and His Life in Black Catholicism, Journalism and Activism, 1854-1933” with Ozarks at Large’s Kyle Kellams. Daniel Rudd was born a slave in Kentucky, but as a young man he founded and edited one of the most successful African-American owned newspapers of his time.Ozarks At Large
Author Gary B. Agee discusses his book “A Cry for Justice: Daniel Rudd and His Life in Black Catholicism, Journalism and Activism, 1854-1933” with Ozarks at Large’s Kyle Kellams. Daniel Rudd was born a slave in Kentucky, but as a young man he founded and edited one of the most successful African-American owned newspapers of his time.
On this edition of Ozarks at Large, the Orchid Society of the Ozarks’ annual show returns to Botanical Gardens of the Ozarks; and Director of Concert Bands at the University of Arkansas W. Dale Warren prepares for next week’s performances. A cooking program teaches children the importance of nutritious food; and the Winthrop Rockefeller Institute hosts its first film forum next week.The University of Arkansas Concert, Wind and Campus Bands are set to perform next week at Walton Arts Center. Ozarks at Large’s Kyle Kellams spoke with W. Dale Warren, the director of concert bands at the U of A, about the upcoming performances.
Fifth graders at a Springdale elementary school are learning the art of cooking nutritious food under a program called “Cooking Matters.”
Jazz saxophonist Tia Fuller will perform inside Starr Theatre at Walton Arts Center this Friday. Fuller spoke with KUAF’s Robert Ginsberg about her career and music.
The group, “Keep Dollars in Benton County” last month launched a petition initiative to legalize alcohol sales. We talk with the group’s spokesperson, as well as with the mayor of Harrison, in Boone County, which passed a similar measure in 2010.
Sculptor Karen LaMonte spoke to Kyle Kellams from her studio in Prague about her work in glass and bronze. The artist will speak at Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art Saturday afternoon at 4 p.m.
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The Fayetteville Public Library will read Dr. Suess books to children on March 1 to mark the 107th birth anniversary of author Theodor Suess Geisel.
On this edition of Ozarks at Large, we look back at the largest student strike in the history of the University of Arkansas. Also on the show today, a conversation with music legend Al Bell, and Fayetteville High School folks attend one last game at the soon-to-be-demolished gymnasium.
February 26 marks the 100th anniversary of the largest student strike in University of Arkansas-Fayetteville campus history, which took place after several dozen prominent students were expelled for publishing a radical underground newspaper.Latest Edition of Ozarks at Large
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Ahead on this edition of Ozarks, we learn about traditional Native American ecological and cultural practices. Plus, we hear a roundtable discussion about recent political polling data for this year's statewide elections.
Becca Martin Brown says there is so much to do in April that boredom is not an option.
For the past twenty-five years one man has had an intimate connection with the Nobel Peace Prize.
"I'm Shakin' " by Rooney and "Peace Train" by Cat Stevens Bluegrass Tribute
Since the year 2000, the Annie E Casey Foundation has been publishing reports regarding the well-being of our nation’s children through its “KIDS COUNT” reports. The 2013 edition was released earlier this week. But what does the new report say about the well-being of children in Arkansas?
"I Know What I Know" by Paul Simon
We meet Tom Krohn, Arkansas Regional Coordinator for FrogWatch USA. Krohn hosts free workshops across the state, training citizen scientists to become certified frog listeners. He will be in Northwest Arkansasa April 8 & 15th at the Shiloh Museum of Ozark History in Springdale. To learn more visit Arkansasfrogsandtoads.org.
The multi-instrumentalist performs the song he submitted for a recent contest seeking a new song about the Natural State.
