History

From 1915 to 1970, this exodus of almost six million people - America's Great Migration, changed the face of America. Wilkerson compares this epic migration to the migrations of other peoples in history.

Even in the middle of paradise, you can find poverty. This was something we witnessed while traveling through St. Vincent and the Grenadines. One of the highlights of our trip was visiting St. Benedict's Day Nursery and Orphanage.

This broadcast is a favorite legacy show that we produced under our old name Travel’n On and before re-branding as WORLD FOOTPRINTS. World Footprints will travel along the award-winning journalistic trails of the CRAZY RIVER, explore prehistoric Spirit Stones, and contemplate the end of the world in Maya 2012. First, award-winning travel writer Richard Grant will take us through East Africa and down the Nile River.  Despite escaping death in Mexico’s lawless Sierra Madre, an adventure he describes in his adventure classic God’s Middle Finger, Richard’s curiosity and restlessness took him to Africa, where he set off on another adventure-- to find the source of the Nile River.  In his newest book, CRAZY RIVER: Exploration and Folly in East Africa, Richard writes that he had trained and prepared for a physical adventure in the wilderness, but his biggest challenges were intellectual. Then, award-winning author Dianne Ebertt Beeaff shares her transcending [...]

World Footprints takes you on an enlightening historical tour of Fort McHenry in Baltimore, Maryland. Guided by "Dr. William Beanes," we delve into the significant events of the War of 1812 and learn about key figures, including Francis Scott Key, who penned the lyrics to the United States' national anthem, "The Star-Spangled Banner."

On September 11, 2001, acts of terrorism claimed thousands of precious lives at the World Trade Center in New York, a field in Shanksville, PA, and at the Pentagon.

The Parliament building in Ottawa stands as a regal expression of patriotism and tradition. By day, visitors can witness the impressive Changing of the Guards ceremony, a time-honored tradition that showcases the precision and discipline of Canada's military.

This broadcast is a favorite legacy show that we produced under our old name Travel'n On and before rebranding as WORLD FOOTPRINTS. Father Moses Berry February marks Black History Month, and in celebration, World Footprints returns to Missouri; a state that has made a unique contribution to America’s history. Ian and Tonya will speak to their father Moses Berry, founder of the Ozarks African American Heritage Museum in Ash Grove.  It has an extensive collection of photographs and artifacts of rural Afro-American life in the surrounding areas, preserved by the Berrys and other families over many years. Fr. Moses Berry is a contributor to An Unbroken Circle: Linking Ancient African Christianity to the African American Experience, a ground-breaking collection of essays. He, along with Fr. Alexii Altschul and others founded the annual Afro-American and Ancient Christianity Conferences sponsored by the Brotherhood of St. Moses the Black.  He is in demand locally as [...]

his broadcast is a favorite legacy show that we produced under our old name Travel'n On and before re-branding as WORLD FOOTPRINTS. Tonya and Ian travel to Mongomery, Alabama, the birthplace of the civil rights movement to explore iconic sites.

This broadcast is a favorite legacy show that we produced under our old name Travel'n On and before rebranding as WORLD FOOTPRINTS. Tonya and Ian head to Detroit, Michigan to explore what the Henry Ford Museum is doing for Black History Month.

This broadcast is a favorite legacy show that we produced under our old name Travel'n On and before re-branding as WORLD FOOTPRINTS. We travel to Curacao to explore the rich African heritage and culture that continues to influence the culture of the island today. Curacao, the "C" in the ABC islands, offers historical towns, untamed fields, and lots of outdoor recreation. (The other islands that up the westernmost islands of the Leeward Antilles are Aruba and Bonaire.) Willemstad, the capital and largest city of Curacao, resembles an Old World European metropolis that has been plopped in the Caribbean. Dutch colonial structures with vibrant colours reflect pinks, yellows, and blues into the emerald St. Anna Bay. Its charming pastel buildings and equally colorful history earned it recognition as a UNESCO World Heritage City. Here, you can choose between a difficult wall dive and a shallow snorkelling area. Of course, beaches are [...]

This broadcast is a favorite legacy show that we produced under our old name Travel'n On and before re-branding as WORLD FOOTPRINTS. Let's learn about Baltimore's African American Heritage. Baltimore, Maryland has a number of unique attractions that showcase African-American culture and contributions in America.  Nancy Hinds from the Baltimore Convention and Visitor's Bureau joins our show to share the city's interesting treasures. The city's residents have long been on the front lines of the struggle for civil rights and equality. It is hardly surprising that the city has been at the core of black culture given the sizeable African American population. Along the renowned "Chitlin' Circuit," Pennsylvania Avenue was a stop known for its jazz and theatre. Some of America's most significant musicians, such as pianist, were raised here. African American leaders also had a significant impact on the Civil Rights Movement in the 1950s and 1960s. Baltimore residents [...]

This broadcast is a favorite legacy show that we produced under our old name Travel'n On and before re-branding as WORLD FOOTPRINTS. We continue our conversation with Ricki Stevenson, founder of Black Paris Tours, as she introduces the rich culture that had defined Black Paris by taking us on a journey to the places made famous by Black soldiers, writers, and political exiles that came to the City of Light to flee American racism.