Janus Adams

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Janus Adams
Born (1947-01-11) January 11, 1947 (age 77)
NationalityAmerican
Alma mater Mills College at Northeastern University
Occupation journalist

Janus Adams (born January 11, 1947) is an American journalist, author/historian, talk show host, publisher/producer, and creator of BackPax children's media. [1] [2]

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Biography

As a journalist, Adams' radio and TV talk shows aired for ten years, and her syndicated column ran for sixteen years. [3] Her master's degree from Mills College in Pan-African Culture was the nation's first graduate degree awarded in Black studies. [4] She was NPR's first National Arts Correspondent, [5] and currently hosts The Janus Adams Show on public radio station WJFF-FM. [6] She is a frequent television commentator [7] [8] [9] and public speaker. [10] [11] [12]

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References

  1. 1 2 Adams, Janus (1998-01-01). Freedom days: 365 inspired moments in civil rights history . New York: Wiley. ISBN   0471192120. OCLC   36901002.
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  5. Project, The OpEd (2010-03-12). "Ask a Mentor-Editor: Janus Adams on Bravery, Brown v. Board, and the Future of American Journalism". The Byline Blog. Retrieved 2017-08-17.
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  9. After Charleston funerals, where does U.S. stand on race? , retrieved 2017-08-17
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  11. NNIStamfordCT (2013-03-19), New Neighborhoods Inc. - Champions of Housing 2013 - Guest Speaker: Janus Adams , retrieved 2017-08-17
  12. APB Speakers (2016-04-27), Glory Days - Janus Adams , retrieved 2017-08-17
  13. Adams, Janus (1986-01-01). A mystical journey into Cajun country. Wilton, Conn.: BackPax International. ISBN   0930399005. OCLC   21164283.
  14. Adams, Janus (1988-01-01). Journey to the moon-- and beyond. Wilton, CT: BackPax International. ISBN   0930399064. OCLC   19863197.
  15. Traveling Mark Twain's America, BackPax, 1988-01-01, ISBN   0930399013, OCLC   21613691
  16. Escape to freedom: underground railroad, BackPax International, 1988-01-01, ISBN   0930399021, OCLC   19863553
  17. Routes 'n roots: an explorer's guide to America., BackPax, 1988-01-01, ISBN   0930399072, OCLC   21248993
  18. Adams, Janus (1996-01-01). Glory days. New York: Harperperennial. ISBN   0060927526. OCLC   231227935.
  19. "BackPaxKids.com :: WAY TO GO! Empowering Adventurous Young Minds (book)". Janus Adams LLC/BackPax. Retrieved 2017-08-17.
  20. "The Tavis Smiley Show for August 25, 2004". NPR.org. Retrieved 2017-08-16.