This podcast that takes a deeper view into Black life in America by examining the intersection of history, narrative, and experience.

In this episode part one of a three part series on Black leadership, Ray explores the origins of Black influence and authority in America.

In this episode part one of a three part series on Black leadership, Ray explores the origins of Black influence and authority in America.

In this episode part 1 of a 3 part series on Black leadership, Ray explores the origins of Black influence and authority in America.

WRS Classic: Black American Leadership Part 1—Sources and Origins

In this episode, Ray talks with Tiffany about the need for Black Americans to be flexible to move forward in their chosen profession, and the difference between a crack in the door and an open door to inclusion.

In this episode, Ray talks with Tiffany about the need for Black Americans to be flexible to move forward in their chosen profession, and the difference between a crack in the door and an open door to inclusion.

Getting through a crack in the door

Ray's Ruminations: Staying Flexible

A Ray story produced by Snap judgment: When morale is low among the paratroopers in his company, Sergeant Ray Christian takes them on an unexpected trip.

Produced by Adizah Eghan, original score by Leon Morimoto.

For more incredible stories from around the world -- listen to Snap Judgment whenever you get your podcasts, or go to <a href="https://snapjudgment.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">SnapJudgment.org</a> to learn more about the show.

A Ray story produced by Snap judgment: When morale is low among the paratroopers in his company, Sergeant Ray Christian takes them on an unexpected trip.
Produced by Adizah Eghan, original score by Leon Morimoto.
For more incredible stories from around the world -- listen to Snap Judgment whenever you get your podcasts, or go to SnapJudgment.org to learn more about the show.

 An unexpected trip

Bonus: Snap Judgment - Acid Jump

In this episode Ray asks Tiffany if and when it is appropriate to speak about groups outside of your own, particularly should he do an episode about women.

In this episode Ray asks Tiffany if and when it is appropriate to speak about groups outside of your own, particularly should he do an episode about women.

"Can I talk about this?"

Ray's Ruminations: Stay in your lane

We know you love a good story, so here's another show we think you'll enjoy. RISK! is a live show and weekly podcast where people tell true stories they never thought they’d dare to share in public, created and hosted by Kevin Allison (MTV, Comedy Central, HBO, Netflix). In this episode, the fifth in the show's Black Lives series, Jenn Kamara, Ashton Cynthia Clarke, and Brian Russell share about life experiences where being Black mattered. It features guest-host Dr. Ray Christian. To find out more about the show, visit <a href="http://risk-show.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">risk-show.com</a>.

We know you love a good story, so here's another show we think you'll enjoy. RISK! is a live show and weekly podcast where people tell true stories they never thought they’d dare to share in public, created and hosted by Kevin Allison (MTV, Comedy Central, HBO, Netflix). In this episode, the fifth in the show's Black Lives series, Jenn Kamara, Ashton Cynthia Clarke, and Brian Russell share about life experiences where being Black mattered. It features guest-host Dr. Ray Christian. To find out more about the show, visit risk-show.com.

stories from the stage

Bonus - RISK!: Black Lives #5

In this episode, Ray reflects on the elements of a story, and in a conversation with Tiffany, gives an example of a story he is contemplating.

In this episode, Ray reflects on the elements of a story, and in a conversation with Tiffany, gives an example of a story he is contemplating.

"He looked just like me."

Ray's Ruminations: What's a Story?

Ray goes back to Richmond and examines his evolution from ghetto kid to seasoned storyteller, taking a prideful look at the ways our environments and the bonds of family shape us.

What’s Ray Saying? is created, hosted, and written by Ray Christian and recorded in the great state of North Carolina. Mark Pagán is the senior producer. Jonathan Cabral is the associate producer. Story editing by Mark Pagán with development support from The Moth. Sound design by Rebecca Seidel. Original music comes from RJ Christian and Blue Dot Sessions.

To find out more about What Ray’s Saying? visit us on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/whatsraysaying" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/WhatsRaySaying" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, or at <a href="http://whatsraysaying.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">whatraysaying.com</a>.

This series is supported by PRX, The Moth, and listeners like you.

Ray goes back to Richmond and examines his evolution from ghetto kid to seasoned storyteller, taking a prideful look at the ways our environments and the bonds of family shape us.
What’s Ray Saying? is created, hosted, and written by Ray Christian and recorded in the great state of North Carolina. Mark Pagán is the senior producer. Jonathan Cabral is the associate producer. Story editing by Mark Pagán with development support from The Moth. Sound design by Rebecca Seidel. Original music comes from RJ Christian and Blue Dot Sessions.
To find out more about What Ray’s Saying? visit us on Facebook, Twitter, or at whatraysaying.com.
This series is supported by PRX, The Moth, and listeners like you.

Ray goes home. 

A River Runs Through It 

In a drive to the airport with his son, Ray talks about the perilous crossroads he faced in defining his masculinity.

What’s Ray Saying? is created, hosted, and written by Ray Christian and recorded in the great state of North Carolina. Mark Pagán is the senior producer. Jonathan Cabral is the associate producer. Story editing by Mark Pagán with development support from The Moth. Sound design by Rebecca Seidel. Original music comes from RJ Christian and Blue Dot Sessions.

To find out more about What Ray’s Saying? visit us on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/whatsraysaying" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/WhatsRaySaying" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, or at <a href="http://whatsraysaying.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">whatraysaying.com</a>.

This series is supported by PRX, The Moth, and listeners like you.

In a drive to the airport with his son, Ray talks about the perilous crossroads he faced in defining his masculinity.
What’s Ray Saying? is created, hosted, and written by Ray Christian and recorded in the great state of North Carolina. Mark Pagán is the senior producer. Jonathan Cabral is the associate producer. Story editing by Mark Pagán with development support from The Moth. Sound design by Rebecca Seidel. Original music comes from RJ Christian and Blue Dot Sessions.
To find out more about What Ray’s Saying? visit us on Facebook, Twitter, or at whatraysaying.com.
This series is supported by PRX, The Moth, and listeners like you.

Ray revisits the crossroads of becoming a man. 

What Do I Tell My Son About Being a Man?

After getting a response from a 30-year-old letter, Ray explores a legacy of correspondence—from his personal experience writing for illiterate parents and soldiers to the fascinating role mail has played in Black military history.

What’s Ray Saying? is created, hosted, and written by Ray Christian and recorded in the great state of North Carolina. Mark Pagán is the senior producer. Jonathan Cabral is the associate producer. Story editing by Mark Pagán with development support from The Moth. Sound design by Rebecca Seidel. Original music comes from RJ Christian and Blue Dot Sessions.

To find out more about What Ray’s Saying? visit us on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/whatsraysaying" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/WhatsRaySaying" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, or at <a href="http://whatsraysaying.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">whatraysaying.com</a>.

This series is supported by PRX, The Moth, and listeners like you.

After getting a response from a 30-year-old letter, Ray explores a legacy of correspondence—from his personal experience writing for illiterate parents and soldiers to the fascinating role mail has played in Black military history.
What’s Ray Saying? is created, hosted, and written by Ray Christian and recorded in the great state of North Carolina. Mark Pagán is the senior producer. Jonathan Cabral is the associate producer. Story editing by Mark Pagán with development support from The Moth. Sound design by Rebecca Seidel. Original music comes from RJ Christian and Blue Dot Sessions.
To find out more about What Ray’s Saying? visit us on Facebook, Twitter, or at whatraysaying.com.
This series is supported by PRX, The Moth, and listeners like you.

Ray gets a response from a 30-year-old letter. 

Letters Home

Ray has a candid conversation with scholar and journalist Chenjerai Kumanyika, looking at the historic legacy of Jim Crow, how each of their families learned to navigate these codes, and the ways both men work against the idea of “staying in your place”.

What’s Ray Saying? is created, hosted, and written by Ray Christian and recorded in the great state of North Carolina. Mark Pagán is the senior producer. Jonathan Cabral is the associate producer. Story editing by Mark Pagán with development support from The Moth. Sound design by Rebecca Seidel. Original music comes from RJ Christian and Blue Dot Sessions.

To find out more about What Ray’s Saying? visit us on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/whatsraysaying" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/WhatsRaySaying" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, or at <a href="http://whatsraysaying.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">whatraysaying.com</a>.

This series is supported by PRX, The Moth, and listeners like you.

Ray has a candid conversation with scholar and journalist Chenjerai Kumanyika, looking at the historic legacy of Jim Crow, how each of their families learned to navigate these codes, and the ways both men work against the idea of “staying in your place”.
What’s Ray Saying? is created, hosted, and written by Ray Christian and recorded in the great state of North Carolina. Mark Pagán is the senior producer. Jonathan Cabral is the associate producer. Story editing by Mark Pagán with development support from The Moth. Sound design by Rebecca Seidel. Original music comes from RJ Christian and Blue Dot Sessions.
To find out more about What Ray’s Saying? visit us on Facebook, Twitter, or at whatraysaying.com.
This series is supported by PRX, The Moth, and listeners like you.

Ray talks about performing in public. And not the fun kind. 

Know Your Place

A young Ray Christian becomes captivated by the mysterious voices coming out of the radio and quickly discovers that there are rules and repercussions to being Black and talking a certain way.

What’s Ray Saying? is created, hosted, and written by Ray Christian and recorded in the great state of North Carolina. Mark Pagán is the senior producer. Jonathan Cabral is the associate producer. Story editing by Mark Pagán with development support from The Moth. Sound design by Rebecca Seidel. Original music comes from RJ Christian and Blue Dot Sessions.

To find out more about What Ray’s Saying? visit us on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/whatsraysaying" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/WhatsRaySaying" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, or at <a href="http://whatsraysaying.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">whatraysaying.com</a>.

This series is supported by PRX, The Moth, and listeners like you.

A young Ray Christian becomes captivated by the mysterious voices coming out of the radio and quickly discovers that there are rules and repercussions to being Black and talking a certain way.
What’s Ray Saying? is created, hosted, and written by Ray Christian and recorded in the great state of North Carolina. Mark Pagán is the senior producer. Jonathan Cabral is the associate producer. Story editing by Mark Pagán with development support from The Moth. Sound design by Rebecca Seidel. Original music comes from RJ Christian and Blue Dot Sessions.
To find out more about What Ray’s Saying? visit us on Facebook, Twitter, or at whatraysaying.com.
This series is supported by PRX, The Moth, and listeners like you.

Reintroducing the voice of Ray Christian. 

This is the Sound of My Voice 

Ray looks back on his decision to join the army, unraveling a complicated history of Black military service and reflecting on the surprising changes the armed forces made in his life.

What’s Ray Saying? is created, hosted, and written by Ray Christian and recorded in the great state of North Carolina. Mark Pagán is the senior producer. Jonathan Cabral is the associate producer. Story editing by Mark Pagán with development support from The Moth. Sound design by Rebecca Seidel. Original music comes from RJ Christian and Blue Dot Sessions.

To find out more about What Ray’s Saying? visit us on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/whatsraysaying" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/WhatsRaySaying" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, or at <a href="http://whatsraysaying.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">whatraysaying.com</a>.

This series is supported by PRX, The Moth, and listeners like you.

Ray looks back on his decision to join the army, unraveling a complicated history of Black military service and reflecting on the surprising changes the armed forces made in his life.
What’s Ray Saying? is created, hosted, and written by Ray Christian and recorded in the great state of North Carolina. Mark Pagán is the senior producer. Jonathan Cabral is the associate producer. Story editing by Mark Pagán with development support from The Moth. Sound design by Rebecca Seidel. Original music comes from RJ Christian and Blue Dot Sessions.
To find out more about What Ray’s Saying? visit us on Facebook, Twitter, or at whatraysaying.com.
This series is supported by PRX, The Moth, and listeners like you.

Ray joins the military and his life changes in ways he never expected. 

Black in the Military 

A look at Black fashion—from zoot suits to Soul Train to a complicated history of advertising. Plus, Ray reflects on the time he dropped out of school because he didn't have the right clothes.

What’s Ray Saying? is created, hosted, and written by Ray Christian and recorded in the great state of North Carolina. Mark Pagán is the senior producer. Jonathan Cabral is the associate producer. Story editing by Mark Pagán with development support from The Moth. Sound design by Rebecca Seidel. Original music comes from RJ Christian and Blue Dot Sessions.

To find out more about What Ray’s Saying? visit us on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/whatsraysaying" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/WhatsRaySaying" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, or at <a href="http://whatsraysaying.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">whatraysaying.com</a>.

This series is supported by PRX, The Moth, and listeners like you.

A look at Black fashion—from zoot suits to Soul Train to a complicated history of advertising. Plus, Ray reflects on the time he dropped out of school because he didn't have the right clothes.
What’s Ray Saying? is created, hosted, and written by Ray Christian and recorded in the great state of North Carolina. Mark Pagán is the senior producer. Jonathan Cabral is the associate producer. Story editing by Mark Pagán with development support from The Moth. Sound design by Rebecca Seidel. Original music comes from RJ Christian and Blue Dot Sessions.
To find out more about What Ray’s Saying? visit us on Facebook, Twitter, or at whatraysaying.com.
This series is supported by PRX, The Moth, and listeners like you.

Ray interrogates his wardrobe.

Ruffling Through Our Closet 

To better understand the treatment of the ills, injuries and minds of Black Americans, Ray reflects on his first experience of going to the doctor.

What’s Ray Saying? is created, hosted, and written by Ray Christian and recorded in the great state of North Carolina. Mark Pagán is the senior producer. Jonathan Cabral is the associate producer. Story editing by Mark Pagán with development support from The Moth. Sound design by Rebecca Seidel. Original music comes from RJ Christian and Blue Dot Sessions.

To find out more about What Ray’s Saying? visit us on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/whatsraysaying" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/WhatsRaySaying" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, or at <a href="http://whatsraysaying.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">whatraysaying.com</a>.

This series is supported by PRX, The Moth, and listeners like you.

To better understand the treatment of the ills, injuries and minds of Black Americans, Ray reflects on his first experience of going to the doctor.
What’s Ray Saying? is created, hosted, and written by Ray Christian and recorded in the great state of North Carolina. Mark Pagán is the senior producer. Jonathan Cabral is the associate producer. Story editing by Mark Pagán with development support from The Moth. Sound design by Rebecca Seidel. Original music comes from RJ Christian and Blue Dot Sessions.
To find out more about What Ray’s Saying? visit us on Facebook, Twitter, or at whatraysaying.com.
This series is supported by PRX, The Moth, and listeners like you.

Ray gets a shot. It wasn’t always this easy. 

Black Medicine

What’s Ray Saying is back!

Immerse yourself in a world of Southern-baked personal narratives, interwoven with Black American history, all told through the lens of Ray Christian's remarkable life. In each episode, the award-winning storyteller, combat veteran, historian, and devoted father of six, invites you to become part of his community, as he shares stories from the scenic mountains of Appalachia.

What’s Ray Saying? is created, hosted, and written by Ray Christian and recorded in the great state of North Carolina. Mark Pagán is the senior producer. Jonathan Cabral is the associate producer. Story editing by Mark Pagán with development support from The Moth. Sound design by Rebecca Seidel. Original music comes from RJ Christian and Blue Dot Sessions.

To find out more about What Ray’s Saying? visit us on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/whatsraysaying" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/WhatsRaySaying" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, or at <a href="http://whatsraysaying.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">whatraysaying.com</a>.

This series is supported by PRX, The Moth, and listeners like you.

What’s Ray Saying is back!
Immerse yourself in a world of Southern-baked personal narratives, interwoven with Black American history, all told through the lens of Ray Christian's remarkable life. In each episode, the award-winning storyteller, combat veteran, historian, and devoted father of six, invites you to become part of his community, as he shares stories from the scenic mountains of Appalachia.
What’s Ray Saying? is created, hosted, and written by Ray Christian and recorded in the great state of North Carolina. Mark Pagán is the senior producer. Jonathan Cabral is the associate producer. Story editing by Mark Pagán with development support from The Moth. Sound design by Rebecca Seidel. Original music comes from RJ Christian and Blue Dot Sessions.
To find out more about What Ray’s Saying? visit us on Facebook, Twitter, or at whatraysaying.com.
This series is supported by PRX, The Moth, and listeners like you.

A new season of stories and history from Ray Christian.

 What's Ray Saying is Back!

In this episode, Ray explores the legacy of Black Children taken as slaves from Africa, growing up on plantations and the impact on their social worth and development in America.

In this episode, Ray explores the legacy of Black Children taken as slaves from Africa, growing up on plantations and the impact on their social worth and development in America.

In this episode, Ray explores the legacy of Black Children taken as slaves from Africa, growing up on Plantations and their social worth and  development in America

WRS Classic: Childs Play

Ray explores the complex history and relationship between Black Americans and the Native people of America.

Ray explores the complex history and relationship between Black Americans and the Native people of America.

WRS Classic: Blacks and Indians

Ray explores Black leadership from the 1940s to now to reflect on it challenges and its legacies.

Ray explores Black leadership from the 1940s to now to reflect on it challenges and its legacies.

Ray explores Black leadership from the 40s to now to reflect on it challenges and its legacies.

WRS Classic: Black Leadership Part 3—Challenging Authority

Ray explores Black leadership from the emergence of an elite class, with varying perspectives and experiences.

Ray explores Black leadership from the emergence of an elite class, with varying perspectives and experiences.

WRS Classic: Black Leadership Part 2—The Elite Class

Ray explores the cultural and historical significance of Afro textured hair.

Ray explores the cultural and historical significance of Afro textured hair.

WRS Classic: Black Hair Issues

Ray explores the history and complicated relationship with Black Americans and the police.

Ray explores the history and complicated relationship with Black Americans and the police.

Ray explores the history and complicated relationship with Black Americans and the police

WRS Classic: Black Americans and the Police

Ray explores Black American association with the South and why Black are concentrated in urban areas of the country.

Ray explores Black American association with the South and why Black are concentrated in urban areas of the country.

WRS Classic: Black in the City

Ray talks about Black American naming practice, history, traditions and conventions from slavery to the 20th century.

Ray talks about Black American naming practice, history, traditions and conventions from slavery to the 20th century.

Ray talks about Black American naming practice, history, traditions and conventions from slavery to the 20th century

WRS Classic: Black American Naming Practices

Ray completes the long journey of getting his stories heard, tells his life story and puts storytelling in context.

Ray completes the long journey of getting his stories heard, tells his life story and puts storytelling in context.

Ray completes the long journey of getting his stories heard, tells his life story and puts storytelling in context

WRS Classic: The Storyteller's Journey Part 3

Ray continues to explore his storytelling journey after the RISK! show. He talks about his appearance on The Moth Radio Hour, a story in Readers Digest and his performance on Snap Judgment, the impact of this story and his reflections on storytelling.

Ray continues to explore his storytelling journey after the RISK! show. He talks about his appearance on The Moth Radio Hour, a story in Readers Digest and his performance on Snap Judgment, the impact of this story and his reflections on storytelling.

Ray continues to explore his storytelling journey after the Risk show. He talks about his appearance on the Moth Radio hour, a story in Readers Digest and  his performance on Snap Judgment, the impact of this story and his...

WRS Classic: The Storytellers Journey Part 2

This episode traces storytelling in African American culture, from its roots in Africa, through the Middle Passage and slavery, and continuing through time until today. Ray shares which stories white people hear, which stories are just for “family”, and reflections on Ray’s introduction to the art of storytelling.

This episode traces storytelling in African American culture, from its roots in Africa, through the Middle Passage and slavery, and continuing through time until today. Ray shares which stories white people hear, which stories are just for “family”, and reflections on Ray’s introduction to the art of storytelling.

This episode traces storytelling in African American culture, from its roots in Africa, through the Middle Passage and slavery, and continuing through time until today.  Ray touches on interesting topics like which stories White people hear and...

WRS Classic: The Storytellers Journey Part 1

Ray looks at the origins of a false narrative of Black American history, its racist origins, the founder of revisionist history regarding the Civil War and Reconstruction, along with its influence on American society today.

Ray looks at the origins of a false narrative of Black American history, its racist origins, the founder of revisionist history regarding the Civil War and Reconstruction, along with its influence on American society today.

Ray looks at the origins of a false narrative of Black American  History, its racist origins, the founder of revisionist history regarding the Civil War and Reconstruction, along with its influence on American society today

WRS Classic: An Imaginary Past

Ray examines the nature of Black American assimilation into white culture.

Ray examines the nature of Black American assimilation into white culture.

Ray examines the nature of Black American assimilation into White culture.

WRS Classic: Changes and Adaptation

What, when, how, and why Blacks learned in the US as well as what others were taught about them, from the slave quarters to HBCU’s.

What, when, how, and why Blacks learned in the US as well as what others were taught about them, from the slave quarters to HBCU’s.

Miseducation of the American Negro Revisited

WRS Classic: Education—in Black and White

What happens after death? Not in the metaphysical, existential sense. But quite literally, what happens after death? The history of the handling of bodies of Black decedents has been filled with interesting twists and turns, from blatant desecration to unusual rituals. Explore this topic with me in this episode of What's Ray Saying?

What happens after death? Not in the metaphysical, existential sense. But quite literally, what happens after death? The history of the handling of bodies of Black decedents has been filled with interesting twists and turns, from blatant desecration to unusual rituals. Explore this topic with me in this episode of What's Ray Saying?

What happens after death? Not in the metaphysical, existential sense. But quite literally, what happens after death?  The history of the handling of bodies of Black decedents has been filled with interesting twists and turns, from blatant...

WRS Classic: Dying While Black

This special episode marks a dividing line between the old and new, where you were and where you're going, what was and what will be. Follow the journey from "seasoning" of slaves, to the life of a domestic worker in the 60's to current questions of assimilation and acculturation.

This special episode marks a dividing line between the old and new, where you were and where you're going, what was and what will be. Follow the journey from "seasoning" of slaves, to the life of a domestic worker in the 60's to current questions of assimilation and acculturation.

This special episode marks a dividing line between the old and new, where you were and where you're going, what was and what will be.  Follow the journey from "seasoning" of slaves, to the life of a domestic worker in the 60's to current...

WRS Classic: Line of Departure

From the birth of this nation until today, Ray explores the complexities of life as a soldier of color in the US.

From the birth of this nation until today, Ray explores the complexities of life as a soldier of color in the US.

WRS Classic: Brothers in Arms

From food stamps to gov'ment cheese—what it meant, how it helped, how we felt about it then, and what we think about it now.

From food stamps to gov'ment cheese—what it meant, how it helped, how we felt about it then, and what we think about it now.

This episode is about food stamps and gov'ment cheese, what it meant, how it helped, how we felt about it then, and what we think about it now.

WRS Classic: Hunger

A literal discussion of skin color—the range of visual nuances of appearances that we consider "Black", how those divisions came to be and their many implications. From the paper bag test and one drop rule to Rachel Dolezal, who is Black and why?

A literal discussion of skin color—the range of visual nuances of appearances that we consider "Black", how those divisions came to be and their many implications. From the paper bag test and one drop rule to Rachel Dolezal, who is Black and why?

 From the paper bag test and one drop rule to Rachel Dolezal, who is Black and why?

WRS Classic: Complexion

In this premiere episode, Ray details the hardships that Blacks experienced after slavery and explores the themes and patterns of struggle that continued through the generations and into his own life.

This episode contains special music by Beej Gordy Brooks and cameo "appearances" by Kevin Allison and Kristina Wong.

In this premiere episode, Ray details the hardships that Blacks experienced after slavery and explores the themes and patterns of struggle that continued through the generations and into his own life.
This episode contains special music by Beej Gordy Brooks and cameo "appearances" by Kevin Allison and Kristina Wong.

Ray details the hardships that Blacks experienced after slavery and explores the themes and patterns of struggle that continued through the generations and into his own life.

WRS Classic: Life After Slavery

Want to know what this podcast is all about? Listen to Ray, the host, share a little of his vision and focus for the show as well as a little about himself.

Want to know what this podcast is all about? Listen to Ray, the host, share a little of his vision and focus for the show as well as a little about himself.