Gibbs makes available to our readers the audio files below that may be
heard and downloaded. These files, while they may be downloaded, should
not be used for commercial purposes.
James Baldwin, Writer
The last time Mr. Baldwin
was at the Washington Press Club he gave a speech and took questions.
This audio is that Washington Press Club speech; it is in two parts for
those withnot DSL. A year after this speech, Mr. Baldwin died in France
where he lived.
A.) The
Speech
B.) The Questions
Ms. Gloria King, CEO of Bay Area Black Adoption Agency
Each year this agency
hosts a public calling out of the names of Black children still waiting
for adoption. Local public and community officials are used to read aloud
the names of those children. During one of those annual events, Gibbs
interviewed Ms. Gloria King. This is that interview.
A.) Part One
B.) Part Two
Petite Memories (A Poem) Frank A. Jones
Each Valentines Day,
Gibbs makes available this poem by request. This year the audio by the
writer is also available. This poem and the audio are copyrighted but
it may be downloaded for private, non-commercial purposes.
A.) Petite
Memories Won't Let Me Be
Tavis Smiley, NPR, PBS Radio and TV Host
Mr. Smiley was in Oakland
hosting his Tavis Smiley Foundation Conference, and Gibbs was fortunate
to interview him at Laney Community College.
