New World A'Coming
The Negro and Health
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New World A'Coming was a documentary radio series that brought the lives, concerns, and aspirations of Black Americans to the air. Its programs explored African American communities and the social conditions shaping everyday life, presenting subjects often overlooked in mainstream broadcasting.
The episode titled “The Negro and Health” focuses on health as its subject. The series used documentary-style presentation to examine real-world issues and experiences, offering listeners a direct, informative account rather than a fictional drama.
The program’s tone is serious and socially engaged, with an emphasis on reporting and public discussion. It offers a window into the questions facing Black communities in the 1940s and the effort to make those experiences heard on national radio.
This recording is part of the Old Time Radio collection.