With a life dedicated to championing human rights, producing awarding-winning films that challenge social injustices, and tackling educational inequities one lawsuit at a time, attorney, activist, professor, filmmaker John Schulman also finds the time to write. His latest book is called "Minnissippi." It's a work of fiction that touches on a very real subject - a community in crisis. Shulman told KFAI’s Brenda Bell Brown how his novel is a metaphor for major community issues that are being addressed across the nation, especially in the context of educational segregation.

Shulman Confronts Educational Segregation in "Minnissippi"

Inspired by my childhood playtime spent in the woods that were overgrown with kudzu, I imagined this story of friendship that transcends difference. 

A Friend, A Rose

A recording of the February 2015 book launch of "Blues Vision: African American Writing From Minnesota", produced by Brenda Bell Brown for AMPERS MinneCulture, edited for airing on KFAI Radio.  Special thanks to KFAI Program Director Dale Connelly for editorial direction and assistance.

Blues Vision:  African American Writing From Minnesota

Trial track for "Blackonomics" radio show, co-hosted by Me'Lea Connelly and Shiranthi Goonathilaka.  Produced by Brenda Bell Brown.

Brenda Bell Brown

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