A&E History, Oakland, MD
Oakland, MD has a rich history of the visual, written and performing arts going back over a century ago when the B&O Railroad transported city dwellers to the mountain top retreat.
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Off A Travelin: Oakland B&O Museum
A trip to Oakland, MD to visit the Oakland B&O Museum, housed in the original B&O Station built in 1884. The station was the vision of John W. Garrett, President of the B&O Railroad and namesake of the county the station is locate in. The museum includes a small but interesting display relating to the B&O and its importance to the region.
For more information on the station, please visit the museum's website:
B&O Station-Oakland MD (with Garrett County MD scenes) (1980s & 90s)
I recently, for the heck of it, checked out the Google street view of this classic station-and discovered it converted from station to tourist trap! Well, here it is...still a station! The Amtrak Cincinattian ran here until 1981.
Of course, CSX now operates the route, and I assume, also owns the station. If anyone has more info please comment.
We see the station during fair weather and in the dead of winter. Also featured are Oakland and Garrett County MD winter scenes-a really fantastic Maryland county to visit!!
The fair weather video was shot on May 12 1986 in VHS and and the winter scenes were shot on January 2 1996 in 8mm.
Have a look!
Communities of Distinction Features the City of Oakland
THERE ARE SOME PLACES THAT HAVE IT ALL – PERFECT SPOTS TO LIVE, WORK, AND PLAY.
JOIN ME AS WE EXPLORE ONE INTERESTING & INSPIRING COMMUNITY.
OAKLAND, MARYLAND, IS A QUIET, PRISTINE TOWN LOCATED JUST MILES FROM THE POTOMAC RIVER IN THE APPALACHIAN MOUNTAINS.
FOUNDED IN 1849, OAKLAND WAS NAMED FOR THE MANY OAK TREES THAT DECORATE THE TOWN.
THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE B-N-O RAILROAD WAS INSTRUMENTAL IN THE EARLY GROWTH OF OAKLAND, WHICH SERVED AS A STOP IN THE COUNTRY’S FIRST COMMON CARRIER RAILROAD.
The B&O Railroad played a very important role in the early resort development of Garrett County & Oakland. The railroad brought travelers from the more urban areas of Maryland & Washington DC to Oakland for the cool mountain air, clean water & scenic beauty. Early visitors were presidents; Grover Cleveland, William McKinley, & Benjamin Harrison.
OAKLAND IS ALSO HOME TO A RECENTLY RESTORED 1884 TRAIN STATION, WHICH NOW SERVES AS THE B-N-O MUSEUM.
LOCATED IN HERITAGE SQUARE, THE MUSEUM IS COMPLEMENTED BY THE GARRETT COUNTY TRANSPORTATION MUSEUM & THE HISTORICAL SOCIETY MUSEUM.
Residents value the community’s heritage as a wilderness mountaintop that transformed into a bustling place of commerce, & a vacation paradise. Oakland’s history is reflected everywhere you look, whether it’s our appreciation for the arts, historic architecture, friendly neighborhoods, or community spirit.
WITH AN AVERAGE SNOWFALL OF A 150 INCHES, EACH WINTER THE COUNTY IS ABUZZ WITH CROSS-COUNTRY & DOWNHILL SKIING, SNOWBOARDING, & SNOWMOBILING.
HUNTING IS ALSO A POPULAR SPORT IN THE AREA.
YEARLY EVENTS INCLUDE THE AUTUMN GLORY FESTIVAL, THE GREAT SMALL TOWN CHRISTMAS, THE ICE SCULPTURES OF WINTERFEST, TAKING IT TO THE STREETS, & MORE.
Garrett County has been a destination point for tourist for over a century. And Oakland a main street community draws those folks into town with its cultural events, special festivals, its museums, farmers markets, shops & its old fashion small town atmosphere.
OAKLAND’S BROADFORD PARK OFFERS ACRES OF BEAUTIFUL FLAT WATER, IDEAL FOR FISHING, SWIMMING, & BOATING, AS WELL AS SCENIC HIKING TRAILS & CROSS COUNTRY PATHS.
MANY ENJOY A CASUAL SUMMER BIKE RIDE ON THE THREE-MILE TRAIL AROUND OAKLAND, SOME STOPPING AT GLADES TOWN PARK FOR A PICNIC OR GAME OF PICKLEBALL.
OAKLAND’S COMMUNITY CENTER EVEN FEATURES A NEW OUTDOOR BOCCE COURT.
Oakland is extremely proud of the support shown b y our community, whether it’s a fund raiser for a charitable cause for a family in need, support of our little league teams sport aerobics team, or state champion high school teams. We're very proud of our award winning education system & the continuing community's support of our youth.
A STRONG AGRICULTURAL FARMING COMMUNITY LIES JUST SOUTH OF OAKLAND WHICH PROVIDES SOME OF THE HIGHEST PRODUCTION OF OATS, CATTLE, & HAY.
MANY WORKERS IN THE OAKLAND AREA RELY ON GARRET COUNTY’S NATURAL RESOURCES WHICH INCLUDE COAL, NATURAL GAS, WOOD, & WIND ENERGY.
GARRETT COUNTY MEMOR
Producers: Anthony Dimeglio, Dave Corvair, Angelo Ferraro, Marti Glass, Melissa Leibowitz, Andrew Mazza and Rob Marshall
Allegany County Maryland - Series 0ne - preview
1800's through 1999 pictorial, mostly consisting of Buildings, Landscape, Lifestyles and Transportation of Allegany County Maryland
The National Guard in Oakland MD for Frankenstorm
National Guard Hummers were in Oakland MD
MARC 17 Mile Grade To Oakland, MD 6/23/89
heading up the hill
Day Odyssey Series: National Pike: Keysers Ridge MD to Hendrysburg OH
Here it is! The next part of the National Pike! The Pike in Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and even a bit of eastern Ohio! And I just know you've been waiting for it!
Most of the Pike is now US 40, but we take as many portions of the old pike as physically possible. Interesting how much of the original road was paved in brick!
We begin where we left off on the Pike: Keysers Ridge MD, then continue west from there into the wilds of western Pennsylvania, the West Virginia panhandle, and into Ohio. All the usual history-and a few items of interest as well! We'll visit the grave of General Braddock, who was mortally wounded at Fort Duquesne near Pittsburgh in 1755, then buried beneath the road he built (with eulogy delivered by a 23-yr old George Washington). We'll also see some historic toll houses, S-bridges, and...Madonna (NOT the one you think).
And, again, examples of localities that got lapped off the 1930s realignment and didn't fare so well, along with towns kept on the reroute, though a few of them could also stand some renewal. As jobs dried up and businesses closed, even some of those towns fell into (at least some) disrepair.
And, of course, gotta throw a train station into the mix: we have a look at the historic B&O RR station in Washington PA.
Great scenery along much of the road! In fact, we pass through Scenery Hill PA, though I'm not sure of the origin of the name. And-as far as names go-we'll see a place that sounds like frogs live there, and the birthplace of someone whose name sounds like a frog.
Come join us again! You're always welcome to ride along!
Related videos:
National Pike: Baltimore to Keysers Ridge MD:
Yer' bullfrog's Take on Progress (at that Ohio dead-end):
More National Pike in Ohio:
Intro from an ill-fated Pike documentary:
11/23/12: Colors of Fall in Potomac, MD - Great Falls National Park
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Hiking in the forest inside Great Falls National Park in the Potomac, Maryland side.
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Maryland | Wikipedia audio article
Maryland (US: (listen) MERR-əl-ənd) is a state in the Mid-Atlantic region of the United States, bordering Virginia, West Virginia, and the District of Columbia to its south and west; Pennsylvania to its north; and Delaware to its east. The state's largest city is Baltimore, and its capital is Annapolis. Among its occasional nicknames are Old Line State, the Free State, and the Chesapeake Bay State. It is named after the English queen Henrietta Maria, known in England as Queen Mary.Sixteen of Maryland's twenty-three counties border the tidal waters of the Chesapeake Bay estuary and its many tributaries, which combined total more than 4,000 miles of shoreline. Although one of the smallest states in the U.S., it features a variety of climates and typographical features that have earned it the moniker of America in Miniature. In a similar vein, Maryland's geography, culture, and history combines elements of the Mid-Atlantic, Northeastern, and South Atlantic regions of the country.
One of the original Thirteen Colonies of Great Britain, Maryland was founded by George Calvert, a Catholic convert who sought to provide a religious haven for Catholics persecuted in England. In 1632, Charles I of England granted Calvert a colonial charter, naming the colony after his wife, Queen Mary. Unlike the Pilgrims and Puritans, who enforced religious conformity in their settlements, Calvert envisioned a colony where people of different religious sects would coexist under the principle of toleration. Accordingly, in 1649 the Maryland General Assembly passed an Act Concerning Religion, which enshrined this principle by penalizing anyone who reproached a fellow Marylander based on religious affiliation. Nevertheless, religious strife was common in the early years, and Catholics remained a minority, albeit in greater numbers than in any other English colony.
Maryland's early settlements and population centers clustered around rivers and other waterways that empty into the Chesapeake Bay. Its economy was heavily plantation based, centered mostly on the cultivation of tobacco. The need for cheap labor led to a rapid expansion of indentured servants, penal labor, and African slaves. In 1760, Maryland's current boundaries took form following the settlement of a long-running border dispute with Pennsylvania. Maryland was an active participant in the events leading up to the American Revolution, and by 1776 its delegates signed the Declaration of Independence. Many of its citizens subsequently played key political and military roles in the war. In 1790, the state ceded land for the establishment of the U.S. capital of Washington, D.C.
Although a slave state, Maryland remained in the Union during the U.S. Civil War, its strategic location giving it a significant role in the conflict. After the war, Maryland took part in the Industrial Revolution, driven by its seaports, railroad networks, and mass immigration from Europe. Since the Second World War, the state's population has grown rapidly, to approximately six million residents, and it is among the most densely populated states in the nation. As of 2015, Maryland had the highest median household income of any state, owing in large part to its close proximity to Washington, D.C. and a highly diversified economy spanning manufacturing, services, higher education, and biotechnology. Maryland has been ranked as one of the best governed states in the country. The state's central role in American history is reflected by its hosting of some of the highest numbers of historic landmarks per capita.
Roots Picnic 2018 Vlog | WE OUT HERE!!!!
Got to check out Roots Picnic 2018 this weekend as well as the after party. A lot of funny moments occurred lol!
Roots Picnic 2018 - 3:44
Jojo Abbott - 4:51
Sun Ra Arkestra- 7:29
Goldlink - 8:06
Unreleased Goldlink Song - 8:55
Roots Picnic After Party - 11:38
Ikechi Onyenaka - Alto Sax
Yesseh Furaha-Ali - Soprano Sax
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Larry Lambert - Keys
Kenny Rosario-Pugh - Guitar
Isaiah Weatherspoon - Drums
Adam Brooks - Drums
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Maryland | Wikipedia audio article
This is an audio version of the Wikipedia Article:
Maryland
00:03:32 1 Geography
00:04:29 1.1 Description
00:07:24 1.2 Geology
00:08:10 1.3 Flora
00:09:53 1.4 Fauna
00:11:40 1.5 Environment
00:12:50 1.6 Climate
00:15:22 2 History
00:15:31 2.1 17th century
00:15:40 2.1.1 Maryland's first colonial settlement
00:17:31 2.1.2 Persecution of Catholics
00:20:29 2.2 Border disputes (1681–1760)
00:22:34 2.3 18th century
00:24:56 2.4 19th century
00:25:59 2.4.1 Civil War
00:27:32 2.4.2 After the war
00:29:50 2.5 20th and 21st centuries
00:30:00 2.5.1 Early 20th century
00:33:06 2.5.2 1950–present
00:34:43 3 Demographics
00:36:33 3.1 Birth data
00:37:06 3.2 Language
00:37:41 3.3 Settlements
00:39:14 3.4 Ancestry
00:45:16 3.5 Religion
00:47:21 4 Economy
00:50:36 4.1 Baltimore port
00:52:07 4.2 Agriculture and fishing
00:53:36 4.3 Biotechnology
00:54:48 4.4 Tourism
00:55:54 5 Transportation
00:56:18 5.1 Roads
00:59:35 5.2 Airports
01:00:25 5.3 Rail
01:02:46 6 Law and government
01:04:29 6.1 Taxation
01:05:49 6.2 Elections
01:09:38 7 Media
01:09:51 8 Education
01:10:00 8.1 Primary and secondary education
01:12:05 8.2 Colleges and universities
01:14:11 8.3 Public libraries
01:15:04 9 Sports
01:17:18 10 See also
Listening is a more natural way of learning, when compared to reading. Written language only began at around 3200 BC, but spoken language has existed long ago.
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The only true wisdom is in knowing you know nothing.
- Socrates
SUMMARY
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Maryland (US: (listen) MERR-əl-ənd) is a state in the Mid-Atlantic region of the United States, bordering Virginia, West Virginia, and the District of Columbia to its south and west; Pennsylvania to its north; and Delaware to its east. The state's largest city is Baltimore, and its capital is Annapolis. Among its occasional nicknames are Old Line State, the Free State, and the Chesapeake Bay State. It is named after the English queen Henrietta Maria, known in England as Queen Mary.Sixteen of Maryland's twenty-three counties border the tidal waters of the Chesapeake Bay estuary and its many tributaries, which combined total more than 4,000 miles of shoreline. Although one of the smallest states in the U.S., it features a variety of climates and typographical features that have earned it the moniker of America in Miniature. In a similar vein, Maryland's geography, culture, and history combines elements of the Mid-Atlantic, Northeastern, and South Atlantic regions of the country.
One of the original Thirteen Colonies of Great Britain, Maryland was founded by George Calvert, a Catholic convert who sought to provide a religious haven for Catholics persecuted in England. In 1632, Charles I of England granted Calvert a colonial charter, naming the colony after his wife, Queen Mary. Unlike the Pilgrims and Puritans, who enforced religious conformity in their settlements, Calvert envisioned a colony where people of different religious sects would coexist under the principle of toleration. Accordingly, in 1649 the Maryland General Assembly passed an Act Concerning Religion, which enshrined this principle by penalizing anyone who reproached a fellow Marylander based on religious affiliation. Nevertheless, religious strife was common in the early years, and Catholics remained a minority, albeit in greater numbers than in any other English colony.
Maryland's early settlements and population centers clustered around rivers and other waterways that empty into the Chesapeake Bay. Its economy was heavily plantation based, centered mostly on the cultivation of tobacco. The need for cheap labor led to a rapid expansion of indentured servants, penal labor, and African slaves. In 1760, Maryland's current boundaries took form following the settlement of a long-running border dispute with Pennsylvania. Maryland was an active participant in the events leading up to the American Revolution, and by 1776 its delegates signed the Declaration of Independence. Many of its citizens subsequently played key political and military roles in the war. In 1790, the state ceded land for the establishment of the U.S. capital of Washington, D.C.
Although a slave state, Maryland remained in the Union during the U.S. Civil War, its strategic location giving it a s ...
Ghost/Haunting/EVP in Anne Arundel County, Maryland (The Spirit Doesn't)
ITC (The Spirit Doesn't) captured by Maryland Paranormal Research ® at a private residence in Arnold, Maryland on 24 Jun 2012. Multiple disembodied voices heard on the P-SB7 (Spirit Box) correctly note/observe weariness on the part of the investigator. The P-SB7 was set for the AM band with a 250 ms sweep rate. NOTE: Some audio portions were reduced in speed to enhance listening clarity. [AUDIO ENHANCED][HEADPHONES RECOMMENDED]
Maryland | Wikipedia audio article
This is an audio version of the Wikipedia Article:
Maryland
Listening is a more natural way of learning, when compared to reading. Written language only began at around 3200 BC, but spoken language has existed long ago.
Learning by listening is a great way to:
- increases imagination and understanding
- improves your listening skills
- improves your own spoken accent
- learn while on the move
- reduce eye strain
Now learn the vast amount of general knowledge available on Wikipedia through audio (audio article). You could even learn subconsciously by playing the audio while you are sleeping! If you are planning to listen a lot, you could try using a bone conduction headphone, or a standard speaker instead of an earphone.
You can find other Wikipedia audio articles too at:
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The only true wisdom is in knowing you know nothing.
- Socrates
SUMMARY
=======
Maryland (US: (listen) MERR-əl-ənd) is a state in the Mid-Atlantic region of the United States, bordering Virginia, West Virginia, and the District of Columbia to its south and west; Pennsylvania to its north; and Delaware to its east. The state's largest city is Baltimore, and its capital is Annapolis. Among its occasional nicknames are Old Line State, the Free State, and the Chesapeake Bay State. It is named after the English queen Henrietta Maria, known in England as Queen Mary.Sixteen of Maryland's twenty-three counties border the tidal waters of the Chesapeake Bay estuary and its many tributaries, which combined total more than 4,000 miles of shoreline. Although one of the smallest states in the U.S., it features a variety of climates and typographical features that have earned it the moniker of America in Miniature. In a similar vein, Maryland's geography, culture, and history combines elements of the Mid-Atlantic, Northeastern, and South Atlantic regions of the country.
One of the original Thirteen Colonies of Great Britain, Maryland was founded by George Calvert, a Catholic convert who sought to provide a religious haven for Catholics persecuted in England. In 1632, Charles I of England granted Calvert a colonial charter, naming the colony after his wife, Queen Mary. Unlike the Pilgrims and Puritans, who enforced religious conformity in their settlements, Calvert envisioned a colony where people of different religious sects would coexist under the principle of toleration. Accordingly, in 1649 the Maryland General Assembly passed an Act Concerning Religion, which enshrined this principle by penalizing anyone who reproached a fellow Marylander based on religious affiliation. Nevertheless, religious strife was common in the early years, and Catholics remained a minority, albeit in greater numbers than in any other English colony.
Maryland's early settlements and population centers clustered around rivers and other waterways that empty into the Chesapeake Bay. Its economy was heavily plantation based, centered mostly on the cultivation of tobacco. The need for cheap labor led to a rapid expansion of indentured servants, penal labor, and African slaves. In 1760, Maryland's current boundaries took form following the settlement of a long-running border dispute with Pennsylvania. Maryland was an active participant in the events leading up to the American Revolution, and by 1776 its delegates signed the Declaration of Independence. Many of its citizens subsequently played key political and military roles in the war. In 1790, the state ceded land for the establishment of the U.S. capital of Washington, D.C.
Although a slave state, Maryland remained in the Union during the U.S. Civil War, its strategic location giving it a significant role in the conflict. After the war, Maryland took part in the Industrial Revolution, driven by its seaports, railroad networks, and mass immigration from Europe. Since the Second World War, the state's population has grown rapidly, to approximately six million residents, and it is among the most densely populated states in the nation. As of 2015, Maryland had the highest median household income of any state, owing in large part to its close proximity to Washington, D.C. and a highly diversified economy spanning manufacturing, services, higher education, and biotechnology. Maryland has been ranked as one of the best governed states in the country. The state's central role in American history is reflected by its hosting of some of the highest numbers of historic landmarks per capita.
Maryland | Wikipedia audio article
This is an audio version of the Wikipedia Article:
Maryland
00:03:32 1 Geography
00:04:28 1.1 Description
00:07:22 1.2 Geology
00:08:08 1.3 Flora
00:09:51 1.4 Fauna
00:11:38 1.5 Environment
00:12:48 1.6 Climate
00:15:19 2 History
00:15:28 2.1 17th century
00:15:37 2.1.1 Maryland's first colonial settlement
00:17:28 2.1.2 Persecution of Catholics
00:20:27 2.2 Border disputes (1681–1760)
00:22:32 2.3 18th century
00:24:53 2.4 19th century
00:25:56 2.4.1 Civil War
00:27:28 2.4.2 After the war
00:29:47 2.5 20th and 21st centuries
00:29:57 2.5.1 Early 20th century
00:33:03 2.5.2 1950–present
00:34:40 3 Demographics
00:36:29 3.1 Birth data
00:37:02 3.2 Language
00:37:37 3.3 Settlements
00:39:09 3.4 Ancestry
00:45:10 3.5 Religion
00:47:14 4 Economy
00:50:28 4.1 Baltimore port
00:51:59 4.2 Agriculture and fishing
00:53:28 4.3 Biotechnology
00:54:40 4.4 Tourism
00:55:46 5 Transportation
00:56:10 5.1 Roads
00:59:27 5.2 Airports
01:00:16 5.3 Rail
01:02:37 6 Law and government
01:04:19 6.1 Taxation
01:05:39 6.2 Elections
01:09:28 7 Media
01:09:40 8 Education
01:09:49 8.1 Primary and secondary education
01:11:54 8.2 Colleges and universities
01:14:00 8.3 Public libraries
01:14:53 9 Sports
01:17:08 10 See also
Listening is a more natural way of learning, when compared to reading. Written language only began at around 3200 BC, but spoken language has existed long ago.
Learning by listening is a great way to:
- increases imagination and understanding
- improves your listening skills
- improves your own spoken accent
- learn while on the move
- reduce eye strain
Now learn the vast amount of general knowledge available on Wikipedia through audio (audio article). You could even learn subconsciously by playing the audio while you are sleeping! If you are planning to listen a lot, you could try using a bone conduction headphone, or a standard speaker instead of an earphone.
You can find other Wikipedia audio articles too at:
You can upload your own Wikipedia articles through:
The only true wisdom is in knowing you know nothing.
- Socrates
SUMMARY
=======
Maryland (US: (listen) MERR-əl-ənd) is a state in the Mid-Atlantic region of the United States, bordering Virginia, West Virginia, and the District of Columbia to its south and west; Pennsylvania to its north; and Delaware to its east. The state's largest city is Baltimore, and its capital is Annapolis. Among its occasional nicknames are Old Line State, the Free State, and the Chesapeake Bay State. It is named after the English queen Henrietta Maria, known in England as Queen Mary.Sixteen of Maryland's twenty-three counties border the tidal waters of the Chesapeake Bay estuary and its many tributaries, which combined total more than 4,000 miles of shoreline. Although one of the smallest states in the U.S., it features a variety of climates and typographical features that have earned it the moniker of America in Miniature. In a similar vein, Maryland's geography, culture, and history combines elements of the Mid-Atlantic, Northeastern, and South Atlantic regions of the country.
One of the original Thirteen Colonies of Great Britain, Maryland was founded by George Calvert, a Catholic convert who sought to provide a religious haven for Catholics persecuted in England. In 1632, Charles I of England granted Calvert a colonial charter, naming the colony after his wife, Queen Mary. Unlike the Pilgrims and Puritans, who enforced religious conformity in their settlements, Calvert envisioned a colony where people of different religious sects would coexist under the principle of toleration. Accordingly, in 1649 the Maryland General Assembly passed an Act Concerning Religion, which enshrined this principle by penalizing anyone who reproached a fellow Marylander based on religious affiliation. Nevertheless, religious strife was common in the early years, and Catholics remained a minority, albeit in greater numbers than in any other English colony.
Maryland's early settlements and population centers clustered around rivers and other waterways that empty into the Chesapeake Bay. Its economy was heavily plantation based, centered mostly on the cultivation of tobacco. The need for cheap labor led to a rapid expansion of indentured servants, penal labor, and African slaves. In 1760, Maryland's current boundaries took form following the settlement of a long-running border dispute with Pennsylvania. Maryland was an active participant in the events leading up to the American Revolution, and by 1776 its delegates signed the Declaration of Independence. Many of its citizens subsequently played key political and military roles in the war. In 1790, the state ceded land for the establishment of the U.S. capital of Washington, D.C.
Although a slave state, Maryland remained in the Union during the U.S. Civil War, its strategic location giving it a s ...
Ask About Me - East Coast Experiment
My band East Coast Experiment in the process of creating our song Ask About Me. This was done in preparation for the Ivyside Off The Rails Festival that took place at the Altoona Railroaders Museum in Altoona, Pa on Sunday, April 23rd, 2017.
At this festival we were given the opportunity to open for Khalid and The Strumbellas.
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An Evening with Rev Jeremiah Wright
Fresno State's Africana Studies Program and the 2015 Black Popular Culture Lecture Series and Online Research Archive present...
An Evening with Rev. Dr. Jeremiah Wright
March 2, 2015
The event was an oral history project and a free event attended by students, staff, faculty, and the Fresno community. This was a not-for-profit event.