Court invites radio personality for talk on Black History Month
Michael G. Haskins hosts morning show on WBAI
The Kings County Courts Black History Month celebration continued when it hosted radio personality Michael G. Haskins for a discussion titled “Telling Our Story” at the courthouse on Jay Street last Friday.
Haskins, who hosts “The Morning Show” five days a week on WBAI Radio, emphasized the importance of documenting family history through storytelling. He discussed how technology like the iPhone can be extremely helpful in helping to capture family stories.
Haskins shared recordings of his late father when describing him to give further insight into his father’s life. Haskins explained that whether it was his father sharing a recipe about how to cook neck bones or recalling memories of getting a job, the recordings of helped to capture an invaluable part of his family’s history.
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