Juneteenth

Author John Callahan talked about the book Juneteenth, written by Ralph Waldo Ellison. The book is based on manuscripts from Ellison and Mr.… read more

Author John Callahan talked about the book Juneteenth, written by Ralph Waldo Ellison. The book is based on manuscripts from Ellison and Mr. Callahan edited the raw manuscripts to create a more coherent work. The book examines how a white senator and a black minister deal with racial integration. After his prepared remarks he took questions from the audience. close

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Juneteenth

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Program ID:
125930-1
Category:
Public Affairs Event
Format:
Speech
Location:
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
First Aired:
Jul 17, 1999 | 9:37pm EDT | C-SPAN 2
Last Aired:
Dec 31, 1999 | 4:27pm EST | C-SPAN 2

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  • Jul 17, 1999 | 9:37pm EDT | C-SPAN 2
  • Jul 17, 1999 | 10:55pm EDT | C-SPAN 2
  • Jul 18, 1999 | 12:37am EDT | C-SPAN 2
  • Jul 18, 1999 | 1:55am EDT | C-SPAN 2
  • Jul 19, 1999 | 4:07am EDT | C-SPAN 2
  • Aug 21, 1999 | 10:13am EDT | C-SPAN 2
  • Dec 31, 1999 | 4:27pm EST | C-SPAN 2
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