New World A'Coming
Parachutes for Democracy
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New World A'Coming brings the lives and concerns of Black Americans to radio through dramatic presentations rooted in contemporary experience. The title “Parachutes for Democracy” points to a wartime theme: the meaning of democracy and the struggle to make its promises real.
The program blends drama with social commentary, using radio performance to explore questions of race, citizenship, and everyday life. Its stories place personal experiences within larger debates about equality and opportunity, giving listeners a vivid, human-scale perspective on issues shaping the period.
The result is serious, direct radio drama with a strong sense of public purpose. Rather than treating social questions as abstractions, the program brings them into focus through voices and situations designed for listening, inviting reflection on the distance between democratic ideals and lived reality.
This recording is part of the Old Time Radio collection.
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