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DC Public Library Radio

A weekly Arts, Books, Education and Government podcast
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DC Public Library Radio

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In this episode the crew from the studio lab discusses, what we’ve been working on creatively, what effects the Covid-19 outbreak has on creativity, and ways individuals and families can be creative during the quarantine. Powered and distribute
David Quick asks some of DC's most well read readers, how has reading changed during social distancing? The conversation includes Lupita Aquino (LupitaReads), Nick Brown of Prince Georges County Memorial Library, Chantal Tseng of Literary Cockt
DC Street musician Joel Bailes has played on the streets of Capitol Hill/Eastern Market since 1980. Hear Joel share his history playing with the Capitol Hillbillies and how he's managing in these unique times. Powered and distributed by Simplec
Authors Breanna J. McDaniel, “Hands Up!,” and Zetta Elliot, “SAY HER NAME,” join us on this episode of “Get Lit”. McDaniel and Elliot read from their celebrated books and discuss the beauty, danger, and magic found at the intersection of race a
David Quick and Aja Clark talk with local poet Regie Cabico about our special edition DC Reads book "With the Fire on High" by Elizabeth Acevedo. A pioneer of slam poetry, Cabico will discuss Acevedo's poetry and poetry in DC. Powered and distr
DCPL Special Collections Archivist Ray Barker is in conversation with area musician, and punk rock enthusiast Tom Berard. They discuss Tom's life growing up in the DC punk music scene, and play tracks from current DC bands who inhabit that punk
David Quick, Adult Services Coordinator, will lead a conversation with Susan Benton, President and CEO of the Urban Libraries Council and Rich Reyes-Gavilan, Director of DC Public Library. They will discuss the world of urban public libraries a
Special Collections Archivist Ray Barker is in conversation with local photographers Athena Angelos and Christopher Grady, as they discuss their individual histories behind the lens, capturing shows at various DC music venues, including Fort Re
Linda Crichlow White, President of the DC Chapter of the Afro-American Historical and Genealogical Society (AAHGS), joins host Olubunmi Bakare to discuss the origins of AAHGS and shares genealogy tips for beginners. Powered and distributed by S
This episode features a conversation with librarian Shawn McDermott and Mr. Donald Shaw about making the ancient pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela in Spain.There is a growing interest in this pilgrimage walk with more and more people embarki
Today's DCPL Presents focused on a conversation with Ashleigh Coren, Women’s History Content and Interpretation Curator at the National Portrait Gallery. In addition to discussing the DCPL/NPG program ArtAfterWords, we discussed her work as a l
Paul Coates is owner and operator of Black Classic Press, one of the oldest Black publishing companies in the U.S. He joins host Olubunmi Bakare to discuss his life, his publishing company and the public library's role in social justice. Powere
In conversation with Katie Petitt on the upcoming exhibit at the Northeast Neighborhood Library. Katie will share her work that centers around activism, grassroots organizing, and movement building through the arts, film, and technology. Powere
DC Public Library Archivist, Ray Barker, in conversation with DC poet and Jazz Archives Specialist, Reuben Jackson. Reuben discusses his life as a writer, "old DC," and the celebrated venue d.c. space. Reuben reads from his latest collection, S
DCPL’s Robert LaRose interviews Molly Keefe about her experiences using the Memory Lab to preserve thousands of her family's photos and VHS tapes.Powered and distributed by Simplecast
Tech is broad. But is it universal? On this episode of Notes from the Library, we sit down with Catherine Buccello, a strategic restaurant success manager and diversity advocate, to discuss tech, diversity, and the lack of equity within digi
DCPL’s Robert LaRose interviews Rebecca Kling about her experiences using the Memory Lab to preserve her collection of family videos. Her story focuses on her life as a transgender woman and activist, as well as memories of her pre-transition c
Special Collections Archivist Ray Barker interviews members of the music ensemble, Tadzio. They discuss the band's origins, recording history, and play select tracks from their new record. Powered and distributed by Simplecast
The central African nation of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is a materially and culturally rich nation yet its citizens struggle to survive. Maurice Carney, Executive Director of Friends of the Congo, joins host Olubunmi Bakare to
Editors Derek Guthrie and Al Jirikowic discuss the publishing history of the New Art Examiner and its relationship to the DC arts scene. Powered and distributed by Simplecast
What are the Friends of the Library? David Quick discusses all things friendly with Emily Wagner and Carlos Izurieta, Friends of the Library.Powered and distributed by Simplecast
A sneak peak into the transformation of the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library and updates on the re-opening in fall 2020!Powered and distributed by Simplecast
On this first episode of Memories on Tap, Robert LaRose interviews Angela Forest about her experiences using the Memory Lab to preserve her family’s history. Her history focuses on her great-uncle, Russell Forest, who dedicated his life to help
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