In Ken Burnsâ 1994 epic historical documentary âBaseball,â Gerald Early recounts how much the âStar Spangled Bannerâ is intertwined with American sports culture.
Early, a professor of English and African American studies at Washington University in St. Louis and a writer and critic of American culture, recalls how he and his friends, young African Americans growing up in Philadelphia, would emulate how baseball games began at professional venues they venerated â like old Connie Mack Stadium in Philly. Before Early and his pals would begin their sandlot games, they sang and hummed the National Anthem.
Later in his life, Early no doubt had soul-searching moments about black struggles in America, but the memories he shared of the National Anthem show how the composition is entwined in the fabric of America.
Four-part Muhammad Ali documentary from Ken Burns to air on PBS this fall A new four-part documentary on legendary boxer and civil rights activist Muhammad Ali, directed by filmmaker Ken Burns, will debut on PBS this fall, the network announced today (May 12).
The series, . May 12, 2021
A new four-part documentary on legendary boxer and civil rights activist Muhammad Ali, directed by filmmaker Ken Burns, will debut on PBS this fall, the network announced today (May 12).
The series, written and co-directed by Sarah Burns and David McMahon, will air from Sept. 19 to 22. Sarah Burns and McMahon’s collaborations with Ken Burns include
Findings highlight safety, policing, wellness and resources
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A newly released report provides insight into public safety at Washington University in St. Louis, with a focus on exploring how the university can best support safety on and near the Danforth Campus to meet the needs of its diverse community. The report was completed this month by the university’s Public Safety Committee, which Henry S. Webber, executive vice chancellor for civic affairs and strategic planning, convened last fall.
The committee, which comprised Washington University students, faculty, staff and alumni, was co-chaired by Gerald Early, the Merle Kling Professor of Modern Letters, professor of English and chair of African and African American studies, and Stephanie Kurtzman, the Peter G. Sortino Director of the Gephardt Institute for Civic and Community Engagement. Click here to read the full report.