February 27, 1979

Ossie Davis - Black oral tradition (Br'er Rabbit clip)

Ossie Davis - Interviewee

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Ossie Davis, actor and author, talks about Black oral tradition at the Science Auditorium on the campus of the College of Saint Scholastica in Duluth. Event was held on March 29, 1978. Davis uses personal examples to explain the importance of the oral tradition in Black culture.

This audio clip contains Br'er Rabbit story.

[Tape damage present at around 11:00 mark]

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Ossie Davis - Black oral tradition (Br'er Rabbit clip)