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Africa 3: Famous African Americans

Season 11 Episode 1114 | 26m 42sVideo has Closed Captions

Africa 3: Famous African Americans

Louisiana is home to many famous African-Americans. Tiwanna Simpson introduces us to "King" Oliver, Mahalia Jackson, Fats Domino and Louis Armstrong. In West Africa, chicken was a festive dish served to honored guests. Ann Green and Chef Folse make Guinea Hen Gumbo, a prized entree for the Sunday dinner table in Louisiana. Eric Baskin performs pieces immortalized by famous African-Americans.

06/02/2007 | Expires 06/02/2027 | Rating TV-G

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"Louisiana: Pick Your Passion" & "Visit Baton Rouge"

Africa 3: Famous African Americans

Season 11 Episode 1114 | 26m 42sVideo has Closed Captions

Louisiana is home to many famous African-Americans. Tiwanna Simpson introduces us to "King" Oliver, Mahalia Jackson, Fats Domino and Louis Armstrong. In West Africa, chicken was a festive dish served to honored guests. Ann Green and Chef Folse make Guinea Hen Gumbo, a prized entree for the Sunday dinner table in Louisiana. Eric Baskin performs pieces immortalized by famous African-Americans.

06/02/2007 | Expires 06/02/2027 | Rating TV-G

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