54 min
Another View History Lesson: Historic Truxtun Another View The Radio Show Podcast
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- Society & Culture
Established in 1919, years before it was annexed by the city of Portsmouth, Truxtun, Virginia was the country's first government owned community built exclusively for African American shipyard workers. Join Another View Producer and Guest Host, Lisa Godley when we explore how it all came about and the people who made it great. Special guests include: Truxtun natives, Horace Savage, Anna Gourdine, James Overton and Truxtun History Researcher, Kenny Wright. Plus, we talk with award winning choreographer, Claudia Schreier about The Dance Theatre of Harlem's new ballet for the 2019 commemoration American Evolution!
Established in 1919, years before it was annexed by the city of Portsmouth, Truxtun, Virginia was the country's first government owned community built exclusively for African American shipyard workers. Join Another View Producer and Guest Host, Lisa Godley when we explore how it all came about and the people who made it great. Special guests include: Truxtun natives, Horace Savage, Anna Gourdine, James Overton and Truxtun History Researcher, Kenny Wright. Plus, we talk with award winning choreographer, Claudia Schreier about The Dance Theatre of Harlem's new ballet for the 2019 commemoration American Evolution!
54 min