Records like "A Teenager in Love," "Runaround Sue," and "The Wanderer" made Dion one of the most popular pre-British Invasion artists in the world. He will talk about his upbringing in the Fordham section of the Bronx, the corner of Belmont and 187th - now called the "Doo Wop Corner" - where he and his group The Belmonts polished some of their early hits, and racial tensions between Bronx-area Doo Wop groups.
The International Dyslexia Association defines dyslexia as "a specific learning disability that is neurological in origin." But members of a boarding school for dyslexic students in Dutchess County, New York don’t use the term “disability.”
Most football fans know the success story of Coach Vince Lombardi’s days with Green Bay and Coach Tom Landry’s days with Dallas.
American Catholic religious sisters have had a dramatic impact on the Catholic church. From building parochial schools to pioneering higher education for women.
WFUV’s Strike a Chord campaign is examining the need for more emergency housing during times of crisis.
This year marks the bicentennial anniversary of Jane Austen's beloved novel, Pride and Prejudice. Two hundred years later, and Austen still is recognized as an international phenomenon. We look at the history of Austen's career, her importance in the literary world, and the relevance of her work in present society. WFUV's Katie Fisher talks with Fordham University Professor and Jane Austen expert, Susan Greenfield.
In the post-civil war south, many freed slaves relied on self-help groups known as benevolent societies to bury their dead. In a new documentary titled “The Contradictions of Fair Hope” we look at the evolution of one particular Alabama society called "Fair Hope", and why its survival is arguably a struggle between heaven and hell.
Fordham University recently launched a burial database project for enslaved African American. It allows anyone to submit locations they suspect may be the site of an unmarked grave of slaves.
In a job market that’s improved but still bleak, a top notch résumé, cover letter and strong interviewing skills are essential, but there’s another way to become the brand of choice for a company.
Love comes in many forms, but what exactly is it, and why is it so powerful? WFUV's Chris Williams takes a look at love from scientific, literary, and philosophical perspectives while seeking answers about the nature of love and its existence. Guests include Fordham Professors Dr. Jay Wade, Dr. Philip Sicker, and Dr. John Davenport.
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