From Harlem Hellfighters to the Jazz Ambassadors, A Leap of Faith
American Diplomat · Amb. (Ret.) Pete Romero & Writer/Producer Laura Bennett
May 30, 202450m 5s
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Show Notes
State Department lawyer Mike Peay traces how, during a time of deep racial conflict, black American jazz artists went overseas to promote the American experiment, winning the hearts of millions with their music and personas, but would it improve race relations at home?