Destination Freedom OTR 1948-07-04 "Railway to Freedom" Old Time Radio
- Author
- Rashono
- Published
- Thu 19 Jun 2025
- Episode Link
- https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rcp-phillips9/episodes/Destination-Freedom-OTR-1948-07-04-Railway-to-Freedom-Old-Time-Radio-e33p5bh
Destination Freedom was created by journalist Richard Durham and originally aired on June 27 1948 on Chicago's WMAQ. The show was unique in that it showcased the African American experience. Durham wrote scripts without compensation with the vision to reverse negative stereotypes African Americans faced.
