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February 14, 2017 Last Aired March 20, 2017
The Original Black Elite

Elizabeth Dowling Taylor talked about her book The Original Black Elite: Daniel Murray and the Story of a Forgotten Era, in which she recalls the rise and fall of America’s black elite, from…
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February 7, 2012 Last Aired November 30, 2015
A Slave in the White House

Elizabeth Dowling Taylor recounts the life of Paul Jennings, born into slavery on the plantation of James and Dolley Madison in 1799 and later a member of the household staff of President Ma…
1,048 views
September 22, 2012 Last Aired December 24, 2012
A Slave in the White House

Elizabeth Dowling Taylor talked about her book, A Slave in the White House: Paul Jennings and the Madisons. In her book she recounts the life of Paul Jennings, born into slavery on the plant…
848 views
February 27, 2012 Last Aired June 24, 2012
African-American History in Washington, D.C., Part 2

Coming up is a program on African-American work and life in Washington, D.C. - especially in the area around the White House known as President’s Park. We’ll hear from Alexandra Lane, Right…
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