Shows featuring Jesse Holland

Associated Press reporter and author of Black Men Built the Capitol: Discovering African-American History In and Around Washington, D.C.

  • Jesse Holland on How Slaves Built the White House and the US Capitol Hollandbk
    Later today, the first African American president in US history, Barack Obama, and wife Michelle and two daughters, Malia and Sasha, will be taking up residence in the White House, a house built by slaves. The Capitol, too, was built by slaves, as was the Supreme Court. Last night, I spoke with Associated Press reporter Jesse Holland. He is author of Black Men Built the Capitol: Discovering African-American...
    January 20, 2009 | Story