NPR

It's Been 5 Decades Since 'Soul Train' Was First Nationally Syndicated

NPR celebrates its 50th anniversary by looking back on moments of 1971. When Don Cornelius created Soul Train 50 years ago, it soon became a cultural institution — showcasing Black music and culture.
The Hollywood Reporter

‘Soul Train’ The Movie: Details on the Revitalized Effort To Bring the Show to the Big Screen

THE REPORT: The death of creator Don Cornelius could create new interest in a movie centered on the variety program. By Daniel Miller, Kim Masters Don Cornelius hosted "Soul Train" in the mid-'70s.
NPR

There Was Nothing Like 'Soul Train' On TV. There's Never Been Anything Like It Since

Don Cornelius was born and raised in Chicago. After serving in the U.S. Marine Corps and working a few different jobs, he took a broadcasting course and landed as a news announcer and DJ at a radio ...
CNN

How ‘Soul Train’ immortalized an exuberant era of Black style and culture

(CNN) — You’ve seen the early episodes. Teeth gleaming, hips grooving, and oil-misted ‘fros bouncing to the beat. This was “Soul Train,” the music television series that served as Blackness’ ...