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Black Single Men Shortage, Part 2

Season 6 Episode 8 | 27m 26s

Black Single Men Shortage, Part 2

This episode of the series “Folks” from November 23, 1986, features the second part of Sonya Masingale’s report on the shortage of black single men. This part of her report focuses on the male point-of-view. She first interviews students on the campus of Southern University and people at Derringer’s Tavern, a singles bar in Baton Rouge. They discuss what they look for in a partner.

01/22/2021

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Black Single Men Shortage, Part 2

Season 6 Episode 8 | 27m 26s

This episode of the series “Folks” from November 23, 1986, features the second part of Sonya Masingale’s report on the shortage of black single men. This part of her report focuses on the male point-of-view. She first interviews students on the campus of Southern University and people at Derringer’s Tavern, a singles bar in Baton Rouge. They discuss what they look for in a partner.

01/22/2021

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