April 17, 1993 - MPR’s Chris Roberts talks with local author Evelyn Fairbanks about The Days of Rondo. The memoir details life in St. Paul’s historic and vibrant Rondo neighborhood during the 1930s to 1950s.
April 3, 1993 - MPR’s Chris Roberts talks with local pop-culture expert Karal Ann Marling about the what spring and daylight savings hold.
April 2, 1993 - On this First Friday program, MPR’s Beth Friend presents story and interview collection that includes: Minneapolis playwright Lee Blessing and Patient A, a play about AIDS victim Kimberly Bergalis; a chat with trendwatcher Vickie Abrahamson; Stephen Sommers, director of Walt Disney film The Adventures of Huck Finn; art critic Patrice Koelsch…are critics too reticent?; art critic Dan Sullivan…are Minnesotans too nice?; Black teens with video artist Daniel Bergin; computer music minus one on play-along records; commentator Susan Berkson on spring ritual of getting married.
January 30, 1993 - Local pop-culture expert Karal Ann Marling comments on paint by number. It’s a multifaceted history.
January 18, 1993 - An excerpt of columnist and journalist Carl Rowan speaking about Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. at annual King celebration held at the Basilica of St. Mary in Minneapolis.
January 18, 1993 - An excerpt of columnist and journalist Carl Rowan speaking about Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. at annual King celebration held at the Basilica of St. Mary in Minneapolis.
January 16, 1993 - Local pop culture expert Karal Ann Marling shares her experience visiting Women's Expo 93’ at the Minneapolis Convention Center.
January 1, 1993 - MPR’s Chris Roberts profiles Minneapolis police officer Sharon Lubinski, who has come out as a lesbian to the department. Lubinski shares both the her reasons and fears on making her sexuality public.
December 30, 1992 - MPR’s Chris Roberts reports on the importance of 1992 for Minnesota’s gay & lesbian community. Roberts details how political and social attention during the year created momentum in furthering civil rights and social acceptance.
December 19, 1992 - MPR’s Chris Roberts profiles Keith Antar Mason and the Los Angeles based Black theatrical company Mason founded, Hittite Empire. Mason speaks on Rodney King and LA riots.