In construction, a plumbline is a weight suspended from a string used as a tool to find the true reference line. A plumbline will always find the vertical axis pointing to the center of gravity, ensuring everything is right, justified, and centered. Pulling from a library of more than 3,000 shows from his storied career in broadcasting, Shelley's Plumbline leads us in a search for the truth, opening the channels of communication and understanding on tough social topics that are as relevant ...
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The Unknown Community of Calcis, Alabama
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34:09Send us a text Follow us and continue the conversation on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.Oleh Shelley Stewart
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Discussing Fatherhood with Marlon Keller
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Education is Our Most Important Asset
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30:32Send us a text Follow us and continue the conversation on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.Oleh Shelley Stewart
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Send us a text Dr. King's legacy inspired generations of activists and leaders, and his contributions continue to be recognized and celebrated today as a beacon of hope and progress. But Dr. King had a premonition about his death, and he warned the members of his inner circle to beware of the tactics external forces would use to break the movement …
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Happy Heavenly Birthday to Sam Stewart
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38:19Send us a text April 29 is a special day in Shelley's life. It is the birthday of his younger brother, Sam. Join us as Shelley shares an interview from 1994 with his brother Sam, just two weeks before his passing. Follow us and continue the conversation on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.Oleh Shelley Stewart
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Responsibility in the Modern Age
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Old Sayings That Still Have Meaning
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A Reunion with the Son of Mr Clyde
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23:09Send us a text Hey Plumbliners, we’ve often talked about Mr Clyde – the man who took Shelley in when he was living in Stringfellows Stable. Well, a few weeks ago Shelley had a reunion with Mr Clyde’s son. Stay tuned and we’ll tell you all about it. Follow us and continue the conversation on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.…
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Send us a text Hey Plumbliners. Welcome to Season 9 of the Plumbline! Let’s take a walk out to the back porch and hear some of Shelley’s reflections on his 90 years of life. Get ready, Shelley is back! Follow us and continue the conversation on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.Oleh Shelley Stewart
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"The Playboy" Fights for Human Rights (Rebroadcast)
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30:44Send us a text This week, Shelley expands on the story of his growing popularity as a radio personality. He fought for equality in access and pay at the radio stations where he worked. And he shares stories about meeting and working with Dr King well before he was well-known. Stay tuned and learn more about Shelley’s ongoing struggle for equality a…
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The Back Porch: Race, Racism and Happiness (Rebroadcast)
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25:11Send us a text Hey Plumbliners, This week, we rebroadcast an episode we first released in June 2024. Shelley and I shared our experiences learning about race and racism. Then, we touched upon the topic of happiness. Stayed tuned. It's worth another listen. Follow us and continue the conversation on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.…
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Should We End Black History Month? (Rebroadcast)
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39:16Send us a text Black History Month has been celebrated for decades as a time to honor and recognize the contributions and achievements of Black individuals throughout history. However, some argue that relegating Black history to a single month perpetuates segregation and fails to fully integrate it into the mainstream curriculum. Ending Black Histo…
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Shelley Reflects on Black History Month and Racism (Rebroadcast)
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27:48Send us a text Today, we re-share an episode from 2023. Shelley shares his personal insights on the overt and not-so-overt signs that racism is still evident in America today. Stay tuned as the plumbline seeks the truth. Follow us and continue the conversation on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.Oleh Shelley Stewart
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Send us a text Hey Plumbliners. This is Mark Jamroz, producer of Shelley’s Plumbline. Just a few days ago, on January 27th, Shelley and I celebrated what would have been the 93rd birthday of his brother Jerome, affectionally known as Bubba. To continue that celebration, we’re going to rebroadcast one of the Plumbline’s most popular podcasts. It’s a…
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Rare Speeches of Dr. Martin Luther King (Rebroadcast)
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38:32Send us a text As we continue the retrospective of Shelley's Plumbline, and in honor of Martin Luther King Jr Day, we are rebroadcasting an episode from Season 3. They feature some rare recordings of #MLK that Shelley had forgotten about. These are speeches MLK made in Birmingham! Why are they rare? Because for his protection and to keep Bull Conne…
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Interview with Hosea Williams: Did the Dream of Dr King Become a Nightmare? (Rebroadcast)
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35:29Send us a text Dr. King's legacy inspired generations of activists and leaders, and his contributions continue to be recognized and celebrated today as a beacon of hope and progress. But Dr. King had a premonition about his death, and he warned the members of his inner circle to beware of the tactics external forces would use to break the movement …
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Internalized Racism (Rebroadcast)
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36:55Send us a text Hey, Plumbliners. As we rewind through some of our most popular podcasts, we couldn’t overlook our very first. It was published on April 17, 2023. And it’s about Internalized Racism. Take a listen. Follow us and continue the conversation on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.Oleh Shelley Stewart
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Rebroadcast of The Last Interview with Eddie Kendricks
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45:50Send us a text Happy New Year, Plumbliners! Welcome to the year 2025! We are planning for great things in this new year, but before we get started, we wanted to look back. So, for the next few weeks, we will be rebroadcasting some of YOUR favorite Plumblines. To date, we have published 87 podcasts. While most of our fans are in the US, Shelley’s Pl…
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"The Colored Doctor," Dr Cashen
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37:47Send us a text In this episode, we continue our conversation from last week, when Shelley and Ezekwa discuss the effects of the Willie Lynch letter with Dr Cashen, a one-time candidate for governor of Alabama on the independent ticket. Follow us and continue the conversation on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.…
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Ezekwa Abdullah Discusses Willie Lynch in the Late 90s
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48:41Send us a text Today we pick up on the theme of the Willie Lynch letter, but in a different time and place. Stay tuned as we hear an interview from 1997 with Ezekwa Abdullah. Follow us and continue the conversation on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.Oleh Shelley Stewart
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Send us a text Whether the Willie Lynch letter is real or not, the content of the message remains very much intact today. Seeding division among an audience is a way to get them fighting amongst themselves, which makes them easier to control from the outside. Today, Shelley takes a look at the continuing impact of that strategy on the world. Follow…
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George Subira: Teaching Black People to Sell.
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38:23Send us a text Today, Shelley continues his search for the truth on the topic of selling. It is often an occupation that is looked on with disdain, yet nothing can happen without it. Whether it’s an idea or a product, we are all selling something. Follow us and continue the conversation on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.…
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The Immigration Story of George Sarris
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38:07Send us a text Today, Shelley shares an interview from 1991 with George Sarris. Mr. Sarris was an immigrant from Greece who eventually developed a small empire of seafood restaurants in and around the Birmingham, Alabama, area. He discusses how the Greek community worked together to help each other grow and prosper. Follow us and continue the conve…
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Charles Gray and the Re-Education of Our Children
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37:54Send us a text This week, Shelley once again shines the light on the importance of education as he shares a recording from 1991 of a speech given by Charles Gray on the Re-Education of our Children. Follow us and continue the conversation on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.Oleh Shelley Stewart
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Bubba's Sacrifice, Georgia Price and Voting Rights
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34:19Send us a text As election week finally rolls around, Shelley recalls the ultimate sacrifice that was made by his bother Jerome in Korea. He also talks about Georgia Price and others who, in the late 50s and mid-60s, paved the way for the movement toward equality and human rights in the United States. Follow us and continue the conversation on Face…
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Shelley Stirs the Pot in the 60s
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33:53Send us a text In this week’s episode, Shelley explains the real meaning behind equality. Plus, he shares some stores from early in his career, including an encounter with the Ku Klux Klan. Stay tuned. Follow us and continue the conversation on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.Oleh Shelley Stewart
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Shelley Gets Arrested in Jackson, Mississippi
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34:52Send us a text Today, Shelley continues sharing anecdotes from his life. This week, he tells us about the time he was arrested when he took a job in Jackson, Mississippi. Follow us and continue the conversation on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.Oleh Shelley Stewart
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Send us a text In this week’s episode, Shelley recalls how he evolved from his role beyond an on-air personality, developing the key relationships that set the foundation for his future as a businessman. Follow us and continue the conversation on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.Oleh Shelley Stewart
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"The Playboy" Fights for Human Rights
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30:44Send us a text This week, Shelley expands on the story of his growing popularity as a radio personality. He fought for equality in access and pay at the radio stations where he worked. And he shares stories about meeting and working with Dr King well before he was well-known. Stay tuned and learn more about Shelley’s ongoing struggle for equality a…
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Send us a text Shelley's popularity is growing in strength and numbers as his fresh style and approach pays off as begins to dominate the airwaves in Birmingham, Alabama in the mid-1950s. Follow us and continue the conversation on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.Oleh Shelley Stewart
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The Birth of Shelley "The Playboy"
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34:13Send us a text As we celebrate Shelley’s 90th birthday this week, Shelley shares an episode in his life that marks the birth of Shelley “The Playboy.” It was while he was in the Air Force that Shelley first began to develop his well-known radio persona. Stay tuned. Follow us and continue the conversation on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.…
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Send us a text In this week’s episode, Shelley talks about a daring escape where Shelley recused his brothers Sam and Dave from a plantation in Mississippi. Follow us and continue the conversation on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.Oleh Shelley Stewart
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A Reunion with Bubba and Some Trouble With A Gun
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38:38Send us a text As we continue our march towards Shelley’s 90th birthday, Shelley shares some stories about his first experience with journalism, public speaking and broadcasting. He shares how he ran into some trouble with one of the gangs at high school and how he had a second reunion with his oldest brother, Bubba. Follow us and continue the conv…
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Send us a text As we enter September and get closer to Shelley’s 90th birthday celebration, we explore the ironic challenges Shelley faced. He lived with an aunt and uncle who continually tried to discourage him from getting an education. Stay tuned and learn how he persevered. Follow us and continue the conversation on Facebook, Instagram, and Lin…
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Shelley's Life: Shelley Learns His Name is Shelley
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28:17Send us a text Did you know when Shelley was growing up, he thought his name was Shurley? Stay tuned and learn how Shelley learned his name was Shelley. Follow us and continue the conversation on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.Oleh Shelley Stewart
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Shelley's Life: Back with Aunt Mamie
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35:47Send us a text We continue sharing the story of Shelley’s life as we get closer to the celebration of his 90th birthday in September. In this week’s episode, Shelley describes life after he is taken back to his Aunt Mamie and Uncle Henry’s house. Follow us and continue the conversation on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.…
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1947: The Year Everything Changed for Shelley
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27:19Send us a text So far, we’ve followed Shelley from living on a screened-in porch to living in a horse stable with his brother Bubba and then to the basement of Clyde Smith’s home. In today’s episode, Shelley talks about the year 1947 and how it changed everything. Follow us and continue the conversation on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.…
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Shelley Learns About Black and White Cultures in the 1940s
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31:54Send us a text In this week’s episode, Shelley discusses how there were two curriculums. The one he was taught in the negro school, and the one he shared with Mary Sue Smith, Clyde Smith’s daughter. Even though she was a polio victim she somehow got a hold of books and magazines from the white school and shared them with Shelley. Listen to find out…
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A Decade at a Time: The Last Words of Mattie C. Stewart
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25:12Send us a text Hey, Plumbliners. Yes, we received all your texts and emails telling us that we missed an episode last Wednesday. Thanks for noticing. You’re right. We didn’t publish last Wednesday, but that’s because we held off this week’s episode to release a very special edition of Shelley’s Plumbline. Today is Sunday, August 4, 2024. It is exac…
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A Decade at a Time: Shelley Learns About Life from Clyde Smith
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34:26Send us a text In this episode, Shelley continues sharing the profound influence that Clyde Smith had on his life while he was growing up in segregated Birmingham. Mr. Smith, a white man, took Shelley into his home when he was a young child. Mr. Smith taught Shelley some key secrets to life and that to be respected, one had to give respect first. F…
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A Decade at a Time: More About the Smith Family
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37:58Send us a text In this week’s episode, we continue sharing Shelley’s life story a decade at a time leading up to his 90th birthday. Today, Shelley tells us about his life with the Smith family, how he lived in a basement and continued his studies at Irondale Elementary. Follow us and continue the conversation on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.…
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A Decade at a Time: Shelley leaves the Stables
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39:05Send us a text Today we continue telling Shelley’s life story, one decade at a time. Let’s head out to the back porch and head back to the 1930s and 40s in Birmingham, Alabama and talk about Shelley’s life with the Smith family. Follow us and continue the conversation on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.…
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A Decade at a Time: Shelley's Life in the 1930s
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35:28Send us a text Hello, Plumbliners, and welcome to Season 7 of Shelley’s Plumbline. So Shelley and I looked at the calendar, and we realized that by the time we finish this season, we will be close to Shelley’s 90th birthday. So, in season seven, we will take you to the back porch and take you through Shelley’s life, one decade at a time. Today, we’…
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A. H. Parker High School 100th Anniversary Dedication Speech
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33:08Send us a text Hey, Plumbliners. In the year 2000, Shelley gave a speech at AH Parker High School in Birmingham, Alabama, on the occasion of the school’s 100th anniversary. This is the very same school that Shelley graduated from. This is the school where Shelley began his career in journalism, broadcasting, and performing. Today we feature a recor…
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