Hezekiah Hankal: A Life of Service

Welcome to Community History 365! CH365 tells stories from Johnson City's rich multicultural history, stories you've probably never heard. This month Donald Shaffer tells the story of Hezekiah Hankal, a beloved figure in Johnson City's African American history. Hezekiah was born in 1826 in Washington County, TN. He managed to receive his education and learn to be a physician, all before Emancipation. Listen to find out how, and to hear all the work this man did for the Johnson City community. ---- CH365 is a production of the Langston Centre Media Lab- Host: Karen Sullivan- Producers: Kelvin Scott & Isaac Wood- Writer: Isaac Wood- Mix and Master: Kelvin Scott- Multicultural Engagement Manager for the Langston Centre: Adam Dickson- Thank you to LEAD and to the City of Johnson City’s Parks and Recreation Department for supporting Community History 365  - Many thanks to the Community History 365 History Task Force for their expertise and collaboration- Thank you to Mary Alexander and Donald Shaffer for all of their research that made this episode possible. And to Donald Shaffer for the interviewRecordings- The lyrics for Battle Hymn of the Republic were written by Julia Ward Howe. The music was composed by William Steffe. This performance was arranged by Sammy Nestico. It was performed by the United States Air Force Concert Band. Thank you to the Library of Congress for preserving the recording. Access: https://www.loc.gov/item/ihas.100010421/- Thank you to the Library of Congress for preserving the interview of Fountain Hughes. He was interviewed by Hermond Norwood in Baltimore, Maryland on June 11th, 1949. The recording is preserved in the collection "Voices Remembering Slavery: Freed People Tell Their Stories." Access: https://www.loc.gov/item/afc1950037_afs09990a/- Hot Time in the Old Town was composed by Theo Metz. This recording was performed by Victory Military Band. It is preserved in the collection "African-American Band Music & Recordings, 1883 to 1923" of the Library of Congress. Access: https://www.loc.gov/item/ihas.100010764/- The Community History 365 theme song is called “Feels Good to Be” and comes from audionautix.com ---Community History 365 is supported by LEAD (Langston Education and Arts Development), a nonprofit created by Langston High School alumni. Seeking to preserve the school building’s integrity, legacy, and historical value, the alumni formed LEAD which helped the building open up as the Langston Centre. This multicultural facility serves the community as part of the City of Johnson City Parks and Recreation Department.