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McDonald's African American Heritage Series

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The McDonald's African American Heritage Series is a cassette tape released in 1991 by McDonald's, featuring prominent African-Americans performing readings/songs involving African-American history.

Contents

Side A: Black Pioneers

  1. Avery Brooks - Introduction
  2. Judith Jamison - Katherine Dunham
  3. Maya Angelou - Langston Hughes
  4. Melba Moore - Arturo Schomburg
  5. Patti Austin - Bessie Smith

Side B: Black Rights, Black Justice

  1. D-NICE - Buffalo Soldiers
  2. Percy Sutton - Tuskegee Airmen
  3. Keshia Knight-Pulliam - Daisy Bates
  4. David Dinkins - Politicians of the Reconstruction
  5. MC Lyte - Underground Railroad
  6. Avery Brooks - Closing Statement

Credits

  • Artwork: Saki Mafundikwa
  • Scriptwriter: Ann Ashwood
  • Music: Jana Productions, NAJEE & RIZE
  • Publisher: TRO-LUDLOW MUSIC INC
  • Produced by Deborah McDuffie
  • Executive Produced by Marc Strachan

    • References

    McDonald's African American Heritage Series Wikipedia
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