22 min listen
Black in the Military
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Length:
31 minutes
Released:
Nov 22, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
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.
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.
Released:
Nov 22, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
Titles in the series (36)
WRS Classic: Life After Slavery: 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. by What's Ray Saying?