Sparky and Rhoda Rucker Celebrate Hope in the Traditions of Slaves

Slaves in the American South sang and shared stories to keep their sense of hope alive. Husband and wife duo Sparky and Rhonda Rucker share stories of what slaves could expect at the holiday season, and a hog tale of the trickster High John the Conqueror, along with old-time spirituals. (published December 25, 2015)