Podcasts about lanier phillips

Two young BIPOC artists get help to achieve their dreams from the late Lanier Phillips. We met the recipients of a scholarship in his name.

Jill Heinerth tells the remarkable story of African-American sailor Lanier Phillips, one of the few survivors of the World War-Two wreck of the USS Truxtun at Chambers Cover, St. Lawrence, Newfoundland. Jill dived on the wrecks of the Truxtun and USS Pollux as part of the recent Great Island Expedition. More about Jill at https://IntoThePlanet.com

Jill Heinerth tells the story of the USS Truxtun and Pollux disasters in icy waters off Newfoundland during World War Two. Lanier Phillips, an African American man was rescued by locals from a fishing village and established a long relationship with the people who had never seen a black man before. Jill will lead a small expedition to dive the wrecks and bring back images.

In this episode of the History Slam, Sean Graham talks with Robert Chafe about Oil and Water. They chat about Lanier Phillips’ legacy, the challenges of representing a true story on stage, and the development of Newfoundland culture. In particular, they discuss the Newfoundland accent and the rare occasions when it is presented in Canadian […]

How a 'joke' helped free a man from the racism of the U.S. Navy. The remarkable story of Lanier Phillips who survived a shipwreck and prejudice. He died last week and his story is told by Chris Brookes. (Battery Radio documentary for RTE, Ireland.)

Lanier Phillips and Lee Spearman recall blatant discrimination back home after returning from military service in World War II.