Janus Adams

Janus Adams (born January 11, 1947) is an American journalist, historian, author, talk show host, publisher, producer, and the creator of BackPax children's media.^[1][2]

Janus Adams
Born	(1947-01-11) January 11, 1947 (age 78)
Nationality	American
Alma mater	Mills College at Northeastern University
Occupation	Journalist

Biography

As a journalist, Adams' radio and TV talk shows aired for ten years, and her syndicated column ran for sixteen years.^[3] Her master's degree from Mills College in Pan-African Culture was the nation's first graduate degree awarded in Black studies.^[4] She was NPR's first National Arts Correspondent,^[5] and currently hosts The Janus Adams Show on public radio station WJFF-FM.^[6] She is a frequent television commentator^[7][8][9] and public speaker.^[10][11][12]

Books

• A Mystical Journey Into Cajun Country (BackPax, 1986)^[13]
• Journey to the Moon -- and Beyond (BackPax, 1988)^[14]
• Traveling Mark Twain's America (BackPax, 1988)^[15]
• Escape to Freedom: Underground Railroad (BackPax, 1988)^[16]
• Routes 'n Roots: An Explorer's Guide to America (BackPax, 1988)^[17]
• Glory Days (Harper Perennial, 1996)^[18]
• Freedom Days : 365 inspired moments in civil rights history (Wiley, 1998)^[1]
• Way to Go! The BackPax Parents' Guide to Empowering Adventurous Young Minds (BackPax, 2014)^[19]

Radio

• The Janus Adams Show^[6] (WJFF-FM, 2016–present)
• The Tavis Smiley Show^[20] (NPR, 2002 - 2004)