October 1, 2021

Remembering John Shelby Spong, Episcopal bishop and LGBTQ champion

In 1977, Spong became one of the first American bishops to ordain a woman into the clergy. In 1989, he was the first to ordain an openly gay man. Spong died Sept. 12. Originally broadcast in 1996.

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Fresh Air with Terry Gross, October 1, 2021: Interview with Melvin Van Peebles; Interview with Mario Van Peebles; Interview with Bishop John Shely Spong; Review of the Netflix Series "Maid".

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Remembering Melvin Van Peebles, the 'Godfather' of Black cinema

Melvin Van Peebles, who died Sept. 21, was best known for his 1971 film, Sweet Sweetback's Baadasssss Song. He spoke with Fresh Air in 1990. His son Mario, also an actor/director, was interviewed in 2004.

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'Maid' is an unflinching portrait of a single mom's will to survive

In her 2019 memoir, Maid: Hard Work, Low Pay, and a Mother's Will to Survive, Stephanie Land writes candidly about trying to raise her young daughter while working as a maid for hire. Now, a new 10-episode Netflix adaptation brings Land's story to TV.

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