http://www.mcsk12.net/admin/tlapages/podcast/pinkpalace.asp The Memphis City Schools Department of Instructional Technology and the Memphis Pink Palace Museum have partnered together to develop a series of podcasts as a valuable resource for exhibits showcased at the museum. Our podcasts will highlight behind the scenes information, interviews, pictures and much more. Wed, 14 Mar 2007 10:15:23 CST en-us © Copyright 2005 Memphis City Schools Jeff Baxter - Webmaster baxterj@mcsk12.net (Jeff Baxter) Memphis City Schools and the Pink Palace Museum Memphis City Schools - Pink Palace Museum Podcast Education Memphis City Schools, Instructional Tech Team and the Pink Palace Museum http://www.mcsk12.net/admin/tlapages/tech/podcast/pinkpalace1.m4a A native of southern Sudan, Mr. Bok was abducted at the age of 7 and enslaved for ten years. Today he lives in Kansas and works on the staff of the American Anti Slavery Group. He has worked tirelessly to spread awareness about modern slavery in speeches across the country and with his critically acclaimed autobiography, Escape from Slavery. He has headed a panel on slavery at the Harvard Kennedy School of Government, testified before a Senate Committee in Washington, D.C., met with President Bush at the White House, and been invited to carry the Winter Olympic Torch. Mr. Bok has been featured in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, The Boston Globe, and Essence Magazine, in addition to several radio and television shows. Join us as we spend a few minutes with Kay Shelton, Executive Director of Mid South Reads, Dr. Beverly Bond, Associate Professor of History, Director of African and American Studies Program at the University of Memphis, Associate Curator at the Pink Palace Museum and Sarah Sahn Communications Coordinator of the American Anti Slavery Group as we discuss the book Escape from Slavery by Francis Bok. Wed, 14 Mar 2007 10:15:23 CST