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Tangazo is a meeting place where we share ideas and explore efforts to improve our human conditions and quite simply make our lives better. All are welcome, none will be judged, but all are challenged to look beyond ourselves and our notions of how others think about issues of cultural​,​ political and social significance. We are building bridges of communication between the many groups that make up the St​. L​ouis Metropolitan Region by sharing and reflecting on the stories and lives of a diverse group of guests.

Host and Producer: Hank Thompson
Guest Hosts: Tim Person, Rev. Darryl Gray & Mike Jones
Technical Producers: Kevin Melter, Frankie Meixner, Ryan Voelkel, Jeron Wilson, Matt Patston, Jon Valley

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170. Tangazo!: Pat Washington and the Ferguson Police Department/ St. Louis Black Repertory company begins 48th Season with “Blues in The Night.”

Sep 3, 2024

The 170th episode of Tangazo, begins with Ferguson Police spokesperson Patricia Washington, updating us on injured Ferguson Police officer Travis Brown. -----

Officer Brown,remains in critical condition as a result of injuries, sustained during an ill advised protest, at the Ferguson Police Department. The group had assembled in Ferguson to commemorate the 10th anniversary, of the death of Michael Brown, that sparked demonstrations that led to looting and the destruction, of a number businesses in Ferguson and nearby Dellwood. 
Michael Browns death, also led to numerous reforms including total integration, of the once all white police department, the election of Ferguson’e first black mayor, Ella M. Jones and the election of Wesley Bell, as St.Louis County’s first African American Prosecutor! ------

Tim Person and social justice activist Attorney Jerryl Christmas, joined me studio during the 1st hour, which included Robert Green, promoting his Afro Day in the Park, in celebration of civil rights activist, the legendary Percy Green II. The event is scheduled for October 5th- 7th., at Fairgrounds Park. ------

The second hour of Tangazo, focuses on  The St. Louis Black Repertory Company’s 48th season opening play,  the Blues in the night, which opens September 4th and runs through September 22nd. -------

Longtime Black Repertory actor, J Samuel Davis and Musical Director Khalid McGhee,  led an animated conversation describing “Blues In The Night” as a must see, wonderful evening of entertainment! -------

We encourage you to support Ron Himes and our nationally renowned,  St.Louis Black Repertory Company! ------