Black History Month / Martin Luther McCoy / Bay poet: Karla Brundage

Today, we hear about the beginnings of what we now know as Black History Month. We learn how it all began and why it’s relevant today. Then, singer and songwriter Martin Luther McCoy tells us why he doesn't stick to one genre of music. And, we listen to a reading from Oakland poet Karla Brundage.

• The history of Black History Month
• Martin Luther McCoy On His Passion for Music and His Tribute to Zumbi of Zion-I
• 'The Present' by poet Karla Brundage