Ray looks back on his decision to join the army, unraveling a complicated history of Black military service and reflecting on the surprising changes the armed forces made in his life.
What’s Ray Saying? is created, hosted, and written by Ray Christian and recorded in the great state of North Carolina. Mark Pagán is the senior producer. Jonathan Cabral is the associate producer. Story editing by Mark Pagán with development support from The Moth. Sound design by Rebecca Seidel. Original music comes from RJ Christian and Blue Dot Sessions.
To find out more about What Ray’s Saying? visit us on Facebook, Twitter, or at whatraysaying.com.
This series is supported by PRX, The Moth, and listeners like you.
WRS Classic: Black Hair Issues
WRS Classic: Black Americans and the Police
WRS Classic: Black in the City
WRS Classic: Black American Naming Practices
WRS Classic: The Storyteller's Journey Part 3
WRS Classic: The Storytellers Journey Part 2
WRS Classic: The Storytellers Journey Part 1
WRS Classic: An Imaginary Past
WRS Classic: Changes and Adaptation
WRS Classic: Education—in Black and White
WRS Classic: Dying While Black
WRS Classic: Line of Departure
WRS Classic: Brothers in Arms
WRS Classic: Hunger
WRS Classic: Complexion
WRS Classic: Life After Slavery
WRS Classic: Welcome to "What's Ray Saying?"
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