Special Program

Description
In this program, Lincoln Ragsdale reports on events in Phoenix, including the El Rey Café protest and G. Benjamin Brooks' agreement to run for election to the Board of the Roosevelt School District. He also encourages enrollment in the

In this program, Lincoln Ragsdale reports on events in Phoenix, including the El Rey Café protest and G. Benjamin Brooks' agreement to run for election to the Board of the Roosevelt School District. He also encourages enrollment in the “free school” sponsored by the Valley Life Insurance Company and communicates a progress report from the Maricopa County NAACP.
Date Created
1963-11-15

Broadcast

Description
This broadcast begins with Austin Coleman thanking his listeners for supporting the Action Citizens Ticket. Lincoln Ragsdale identifies Coleman as "one of our campaign managers," thanks his listeners for their support, and reports that he received 98% of all

This broadcast begins with Austin Coleman thanking his listeners for supporting the Action Citizens Ticket. Lincoln Ragsdale identifies Coleman as "one of our campaign managers," thanks his listeners for their support, and reports that he received 98% of all votes cast in South Phoenix. He goes on to thank a number of individuals who supported his campaign.
Date Created
1963-12-15

Valley Life Program Emmanuel Church of God in Christ

Description
This broadcast features a sermon by Rev. Felton Eugene King including comments regarding employment, the transition from agriculture to manufacturing in Phoenix, education of Blacks, and politics. This sermon is followed by Austin Coleman promoting an upcoming event celebrating

This broadcast features a sermon by Rev. Felton Eugene King including comments regarding employment, the transition from agriculture to manufacturing in Phoenix, education of Blacks, and politics. This sermon is followed by Austin Coleman promoting an upcoming event celebrating the Emancipation Proclamation featuring Rev. Jerry W. Ford, former pastor of the Tanner Chapel AME Church, and Dr. William H. Hale, president of Langston University of Oklahoma. Finally, Lincoln Ragsdale presents a sermon and religious poetry.
Date Created
1963-04-07

Broadcast

Description
In this recording, Rev. G. Benjamin Brooks, Lincoln Ragsdale, Ricard F. Harless, and Rev. A. G. Kendrick encourage their listeners to vote for the members of the Action Citizens Ticket, which consisted of Richard F. Harless for Mayor and Robert

In this recording, Rev. G. Benjamin Brooks, Lincoln Ragsdale, Ricard F. Harless, and Rev. A. G. Kendrick encourage their listeners to vote for the members of the Action Citizens Ticket, which consisted of Richard F. Harless for Mayor and Robert L. Aden, Charles Ferrell, Ed Korrick, Manuel Peña, Lincoln J. Ragsdale, and Madeline VanArsdale for Council, the following day. Harless describes the election as "[t]he most important election in the history of the City of Phoenix."
Date Created
1963-11-11

Broadcast

Description
Lincoln Ragsdale speaks on the NAACP and recounts programs celebrating the 100th anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation at the First Institutional Baptist Church and at Eastlake Park. He also discusses a march on Phoenix City Hall to present a

Lincoln Ragsdale speaks on the NAACP and recounts programs celebrating the 100th anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation at the First Institutional Baptist Church and at Eastlake Park. He also discusses a march on Phoenix City Hall to present a list of grievances to the mayor and other officials as well as the integration of the El Rey Café. Finally, he introduces a recording of Martin Luther King's speech “Funtown USA” and offers his response to the piece.
Date Created
1964-01-19

Broadcast

Description
In this broadcast, Austin Coleman reports on the arrest of 175 people during an anti-discrimination protest in San Francisco, urges his listeners to join the NAACP, and makes an announcement regarding the Interdenominational Ministers Wives of Phoenix's scheduled program on

In this broadcast, Austin Coleman reports on the arrest of 175 people during an anti-discrimination protest in San Francisco, urges his listeners to join the NAACP, and makes an announcement regarding the Interdenominational Ministers Wives of Phoenix's scheduled program on "negro education." Lincoln Ragsdale describes efforts to lobby state senators to pass the "civil rights bill," which he suspects will pass the House and subsequently be defeated in the Senate, and asks his listeners to contact their representatives to express their support for the "public accommodations bill."
Date Created
1964-03-08 (uncertain)

Broadcast

Description
In this broadcast, Austin Coleman discusses issues in Phoenix surrounding housing, education, and employment and cites the NAACP's and CORE's work in these areas. Lincoln Ragsdale announces that Martin Luther King, Jr.'s appearance has been rescheduled for June 3,

In this broadcast, Austin Coleman discusses issues in Phoenix surrounding housing, education, and employment and cites the NAACP's and CORE's work in these areas. Lincoln Ragsdale announces that Martin Luther King, Jr.'s appearance has been rescheduled for June 3, thanks his listeners for their prayers for his father, and offers a sermon of hope for the disadvantaged.
Date Created
1964-05-03

Martin Luther King Jr. Speech

Description

Ragsdale introduces (in voice over) Martin Luther King's speech on steps of the state capitol in Birmingham at the conclusion of the Selma to Montgomery march (joined in progress). Ragsdale recorded this speech from the ABC television network broadcast. This recording matches the audio and text available here.

Date Created
1965-03-25

Broadcast

Description
In this broadcast, Austin Coleman promotes a dinner at the 1st Institutional Baptist Church sponsored by the Committee for Ragsdale and mentions the "Action Citizens ticket." He also shares that Lincoln Ragsdale is unable to join the broadcast because he underwent minor surgery in the previous week.
Date Created
1963-10-13

Broadcast

Description
In this broadcast, Austin Coleman promotes Dr. Martin Luther King's upcoming visit, which is scheduled for May 27th at Montgomery Stadium. Lincoln Ragsdale thanks his listeners for their support of his father during his illness and discusses local church activities and events.
Date Created
1964-04-26