Living for the City

Wed, Sep 3, 2025 11:00 AM

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Hosts: Michael G. Haskins

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Remembering The day that my father made his transition and the stories he told me about his life growing up in the Jim Crow South during the Depression. -
Harlem Hellfighters, an African American infantry regiment in New York were honered at the Congressional Gold Medal Ceremony for their extraordinary service during W W 1. -

Synopsis:

It was the 3rd of September, ????the day I’ll always remember, cause that was the day that my Daddy died.
Today I will share some archival recordings that I had the foresight to make part of the historical record of WBAI. Friends stop by to share their stories of the importance of their dad with me as well.

Also on September 3rd in Washington DC the Army and Arlington National Cemetery, approved the wreath laying ceremony for the 369th HHF 12:15pm Wednesday.

Simultaneously, the Mayor, & City of Mount Vernon, Veterans and community will be placing the wreath @ “Warrior’s Way”

Remembering my father- honoring our past on today's Living For The City.

Guests:

Archival recordings of some of the stories my father told me about what life was like in Virginia after losing his mother when he was 4 years old. Stories sometimes tragic, many times humorus but always authentic. -
Commissioner Terrence Horton, District 16 -
City of Mt Vernon, New York -

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Stevie Wonder -
Horace Silver -
Jennifer Hudson -

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