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Happy Birthday

Obvious soundtrack today from my collection. To honor what would have been Mr. Baldwin’s 100th birthday today (2024).

“Black Man in America” recorded at WFMT Studio
Interviewed by Studs Terkel
Released on Credo in 1962

James Arthur Baldwin (August 2, 1924 – December 1, 1987) was an American , , , , and . His 1953 novel Go Tell It on the Mountain has been ranked by TIME magazine as one of the top 100 English-language novels. His 1955 essay collection Notes of a Native Son helped establish his reputation as a voice for human equality. Baldwin was an influential public figure and orator, especially during the civil rights movement in the United States.

Baldwin’s fiction posed fundamental personal questions and dilemmas amid complex social and psychological pressures. Themes of masculinity, sexuality, race, and class intertwine to create intricate narratives that influenced both the civil rights movement and the gay liberation movement in mid-twentieth century America. Baldwin’s protagonists are often, but not exclusively African American; gay and bisexual men feature prominently in his work (as in his 1956 novel Giovanni’s Room). His characters typically face internal and external obstacles in their search for self- and social acceptance.

Baldwin’s work continues to influence artists and writers. His unfinished manuscript Remember This House was expanded and adapted as the 2016 documentary film I Am Not Your Negro, winning the BAFTA Award for Best Documentary. His 1974 novel If Beale Street Could Talk was adapted into a 2018 film of the same name, which earned widespread praise.

Part 2 of 2 from Dr Bruce Campbell Jr. Campbell’s interview with King Britt for our Dust + Dignity “Champions of the Culture: Modern Advocates Preserving Black Music” special season. King is a 30+ year producer, composer and performer in the global advancement of electronic music. As a composer and producer, his practice has led to numerous original and remix music collaborations.

As Teaching Professor in Computer Music at the , King carries a unique perspective, bringing a non-linear approach and knowledge to the department by focusing on various modern forms of electronic music pedagogy, while continuing to be an active force in the music industry. : Afrofuturism In Electronic Music, is a new lecture course at , created by King, researching and honoring the people of color, who have pioneered groundbreaking genres within the electronic music landscape.




The Dust + Dignity podcast is hosted by Dr Bruce Campbell Jr. He explores the connections between , and that demonstrate within the work they do every day.

This special season of the podcast is part of Campbell’s scholarship and his Center for Antiracist Scholarship, Advocacy, and Action Scholar-Advocate Program Fellowship Arcadia University .

This season will be focusing on leaders, creatives and advocates that are influential individuals that continue to carry the torch for Black Music’s cultivation and legacy in our society. This season will continue to explore new directions of this project that is grounded in Dr. Campbell’s existing and scholarly interest. He will be using a mix of archival research, , and qualitative analysis to explore the unique ways these individuals uphold . These are stories and context that are important pieces of history that need to be shared and documented.

LISTEN and SUBSCRIBE via the link in our bio. The is available on Apple Music, Spotify and other services you may listen to your .



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Part 1 of 2 from Dr. Campbell’s interview with King Britt for our Dust + Dignity Podcast “Champions of the Culture: Modern Advocates Preserving Black Music” special season. King is a 30+ year producer, composer and performer in the global advancement of electronic music. As a composer and producer, his practice has led to numerous original and remix music collaborations.

As Teaching Professor in Computer Music at the University of California San Diego, King carries a unique perspective, bringing a non-linear approach and knowledge to the department by focusing on various modern forms of electronic music pedagogy, while continuing to be an active force in the music industry. Blacktronika : Afrofuturism In Electronic Music, is a new lecture course at UCSD, created by King, researching and honoring the people of color, who have pioneered groundbreaking genres within the electronic music landscape.

The Dust + Dignity Podcast is hosted by Dr. Bruce Campbell Jr. He explores the connections between , and that demonstrate within the work they do every day.

This special season of the podcast is part of Campbell’s scholarship and his Center for Antiracist Scholarship, Advocacy, and Action (CASAA) Fellowship Arcadia University.

This season will be focusing on leaders, creatives and advocates that are influential individuals that continue to carry the torch for Black Music’s cultivation and legacy in our society. This season will continue to explore new directions of this project that is grounded in Dr. Campbell’s existing and scholarly interest. He will be using a mix of archival research, , and qualitative analysis to explore the unique ways these individuals uphold . These are stories and context that are important pieces of history that need to be shared and documented.

The podcast is available on Apple Music, Spotify, Stitcher and other services you may listen to your podcasts.

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We are delighted to share that Dr. Campbell has been awarded another fellowship for the 2023-2024 Center for Antiracist Scholarship, Advocacy, and Action Scholar-Advocates Program at Arcadia University . Dr. Campbell’s project is tentatively titled, Dust + Dignity Podcast Special Series: Champions of the Culture: Modern Advocates Preserving Black Music.

“The CASAA Scholar-Advocates Program—aligned with the University’s ongoing efforts to combat anti-Black racism and to promote justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion—was developed with recognition that access to dedicated research time, enhanced financial/academic resources, and engagement with a network of scholars in and outside of one’s field can accelerate the kinds of antiracist scholarship, advocacy, and action that CASAA was intended to facilitate.”

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Kicking off season 3 of the Dust + Dignity Podcast we thought we would do something a little different and focus on a single album. “We Shall Overcome: Songs of the Freedom Riders and the Sit-Ins” on Smithsonian Folkways Recordings.

This 1961 recording of spirituals, gospel and new music to "express the spirit of freedom" was the result of an effort by producer and performer Guy Carawan to bring together singers representative of hundreds of thousands African American students from the south participating in sit-ins, stand-ins and freedom rides for "first class citizenship" during the civil rights movement. The songs are performed by The Montgomery Gospel Trio, comprised of three high school girls from Alabama, as well as four seminary students who call themselves "The Nashville Quartet" in an impromptu session as recorded by Moses Asch.

The Dust + Dignity Podcast is hosted by Dr. Bruce Campbell Jr. He explores the connections between social justice, leadership and music that unsung heroes demonstrate within the work they do every day.

Ep. 13 : We Shall Overcome: Songs of the Freedom Riders and the Sit-Ins - Dust + Dignity Podcast To kick off season 3 of the Dust + Dignity Podcast we thought we would do something a little different and focus on a single album. We Shall Overcome: Songs of the Freedom Riders and the Sit-Ins on Folkways Records . This 1961 recording of spiritu...

The latest episode features Dr. Brian Peterson. Dr. Peterson is the Director of Makuu: The Black Cultural Center at University of Pennsylvania and a lecturer at . Over his twenty years in higher education he has built student success programs covering the spectrum of access and completion. He also serves as a pre-major advisor. He is the proud father of five children, four books (including Higher Learning: Maximizing Your College Experience), and one academic and cultural enrichment program, Ase Academy.

The podcast is hosted by Dr. Bruce Campbell Jr. aka DJ Junior (Record Breakin' Music) He explores the connections between , and that demonstrate within the work they do every day.

LISTEN and SUBSCRIBE via the link in our bio. The is available on and other services you may listen to your .

Ep. 10 : Dr. Brian Peterson - Dust + Dignity Podcast Dr. Brian Peterson is the Director of Makuu, the University of Pennsylvania’s Black Cultural Center, and a lecturer at Penn. Over his twenty years in higher education he has built student success programs covering the spectrum of access and comple...

The latest Dust + Dignity podcast episode features Sarah Mueller. Sarah is a cinephile, a life-long learner and (very proud) 18 year community-rooted resident of Philadelphia. Sarah is the Director and Founder of, CinéSPEAK, a Philadelphia-based justice-centered independent cinema organization. They work to bring together communities over thought-provoking film and important conversation. Using cinema as a gathering tool to spark dialogue and new relationships amongst neighbors, they connect individuals with change-maker organizations and institutions while emboldening community members to be keepers and tellers of their own stories.

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The Dust + Dignity Podcast is hosted by Dr. Bruce Campbell Jr. aka DJ Junior (Record Breakin' Music) We explores the connections between social justice, leadership and music that unsung heroes demonstrate within the work they do every day..

LISTEN and SUBSCRIBE! The podcast is available on Apple music Spotify Stitcher podcasts and other services you may listen to your podcasts.

Ep. 9 : Sarah Mueller - Dust + Dignity Podcast Sarah Mueller is a cinephile, a life-long learner and (very proud) 18 year community-rooted resident of Philadelphia. Sarah is the Director and Founder of, cinéSPEAK, a Philadelphia-based justice-centered independent cinema organization. They work...

New single from Helsinki Headnod Convention "FAKE NEWS" featuring Jay Nemor. Grab this powerful song exclusively released on Bandcamp June 19, 2020 for the Juneteenth holiday..

http://recordbreakin.bandcamp.com/tr…/fake-news-ft-jay-nemor

We have a new Dust + Dignity Podcast episode for you featuring Rochelle Nichols Solomon. Rochelle is an educator and social justice activist with more than thirty years working on major school, district and community initiatives aimed at increasing education excellence and equity for students of color and low-income communities. Rochelle’s long community history includes working with numerous organizations and serving on local and national non-profit Boards revolving around issues of public education, culture, and philanthropy.

The podcast is hosted by Dr. Bruce Campbell Jr.. aka DJ Junior. We explore the connections between social justice, leadership and music that unsung heroes demonstrate within the work they do every day..

LISTEN and SUBSCRIBE via the link in our bio. The podcast is available on Apple Music, Spotify, Stitcher podcasts and other services you may listen to your podcasts.

Ep. 8 : Rochelle Nichols-Solomon - Dust + Dignity Podcast Rochelle Nichols-Solomon is an educator and social justice activist with more than thirty years working on major school, district and community initiatives aimed at increasing education excellence and equity for students of color and low-income co...

Kicking off season two with a new Dust + Dignity Podcast episode featuring TY Chijioke aka Ben Chijioke. He is an hip hop artist, producer and cultural ambassador. I also like to call him the Mayor of Brixton. He has released his first album in 2001 and has not stopped. Numerous releases, collaborations and perspectives. TY is a creative at heART with plenty to say.

The podcast is hosted by Dr. Bruce Campbell Jr. aka DJ Junior () We explore the connections between social justice, leadership and music that unsung heroes demonstrate within the work they do every day..

LISTEN and SUBSCRIBE via the link in our bio. The podcast is available on Apple music Spotify Stitcher podcasts and other services you may listen to your podcasts.

Ep. 7 : TY (Ben Chijioke) - Dust + Dignity Podcast Kicking off season 2 of the Dust + Dignity Podcast, with a conversation we had with TY (Ben Chijioke). He is an hip hop artist, producer and cultural ambassador. I like to also call him the Mayor Brixton. He has released his first album in 2001 an...

New Dust + Dignity album "Music from the Series" is out by Dotmatic. Check it out and the podcast when you get a chance. New episode coming soon.

Johnston Fellow Dr. Campbell Produces Social Justice Album | Arcadia University Dust + Dignity Podcast: Music from the Series, a studio album executive produced by Associate Professor of Education