Audio Antiques - Blance Bruce & Langston Hughes

Here are two episodes from the classic late 1940's radio show Destination Freedom. It begins with The Saga of Blanche K. Bruce, the first African-American United States senator to serve a full term, from 1875 to 1881. Bruce was born into slavery in 1841. The second episode is entitled Shakespeare of Harlem, The Story of Langston Hughes. The poet, novelist, playwright, and social activist was known as the leader of the Harlem Renaissance. You will hear history come alive.  More at KRobCollection.com