The Obama presidency represents a major milestone in black history and the struggle for political, economic and cultural equality in the United States. But how--if at all--has the first black presidency helped move things forward for people of color? This question is explored in the new book Redefining Black Power: Reflections on the State of Black America, which is part of a multimedia project that’s gathering the thoughts and opinions of African Americans ahead of the 2012 election. Redefining Black Power’s editor, international journalist, Joanne Griffith joins us to discuss the project and the importance of the preservation of the African American voice in this ‘Age of Obama’.

Joanne Griffith is an award winning international broadcast journalist who has reported, produced and hosted programs for the British Broadcasting Corporation, National Public Radio and the Pacifica Radio Network. Joanne has spent her career telling the stories of tragedy and triumph throughout the African Diaspora; from voting rights in the United States, the legacy of slavery in the Caribbean, the contribution of immigrants to the United Kingdon and the politics of food and power in southern Africa. Now based in Los Angeles, Joanne hosts a weekly radio program based on the historic audio held in the Pacifica Radio Archives for BBC Radio.

This program is co-presented by Museum of the African Diaspora and City Lights Publishers.

Free with MoAD Admission.