Code Switch

'Being Fly Is An Act Of Community'

Nov 10, 2021
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ANECDOTE

Childhood Memories of *Soul Train*

  • Erica Blount Denois and Sam Sanders share childhood memories of watching Soul Train every Saturday.
  • They recall dressing up and enjoying the show as a weekly party.
INSIGHT

*Soul Train*'s Black Authenticity

  • Soul Train was unique for being made by Black people, showcasing Black culture authentically.
  • Unlike other shows with occasional Black performers, Soul Train centered Black dancers, music, and performers.
ANECDOTE

Blackness in *Soul Train* Commercials

  • Bowlegged Lou, a frequent Soul Train performer, recalls the show's distinct Blackness, even in commercials.
  • He highlights Afro Sheen commercials featuring afros and Black power imagery, emphasizing the show's unapologetic Blackness.
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