Before Oprah and Arsenio, there was Mr. SOUL! From 1968 into 1973, the public television variety show SOUL! offered an unfiltered, uncompromising celebration of Black literature, poetry, music, and politics, capturing a critical moment in culture whose impact continues to resonate today. Followed by a panel of speakers. Brought to you by WKAR and MSU Library

Moderator

Jen Preslar

Panelists

Erik Ponder

PANEL MODERATOR African and US Ethnic Studies Librarian at MSU Libraries

Julian C. Chambliss

Professor of English Popular Culture, Comics and Digital Humanities

Ken Prouty

Ken Prouty, is associate professor of musicology and jazz studies at the Michigan State University College of Music.

Jeff Wray

Professor of Film Studies and Associate Chair of Undergraduate Studies, Department of English at Michigan State University