Basic Black

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Produced live at WGBH Studios in Boston, Basic Black *is the longest-running program on public television focusing on the interests of people of color. The show, which was originally called *Say Brother, was created in 1968 during the height of the civil rights movement as a response to the demand for public television programs reflecting the concerns of communities of color. Each episode features a panel discussion across geographic borders and generational lines with the most current stories, interviews and commentaries.

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Recent Episodes
  • Will Black and Brown Voters Turn Out on Super Tuesday as the Presidential Election Cycle Begins?
    Feb 23, 2024 – 42:57
  • Reparations in Boston and Beyond - What is Owed? A Podcast Produced by GBH News
    Feb 16, 2024 – 40:13
  • Black Dolls Inspire and Empower Black and Brown Children's Identity
    Feb 9, 2024 – 37:22
  • Survivor Stories: Breast Cancer Awareness
    Nov 27, 2023 – 42:39
  • A New Play about Writer, Poet and Author Phillis Wheatley
    Nov 21, 2023 – 37:08
  • Honoring Hispanic and Latin Culture: Learning about their Heritage and Contributions in Massachusetts
    Nov 10, 2023 – 41:34
  • Attend Community College for Free - New Massachusetts program
    Nov 3, 2023 – 36:35
  • Basic Black Episodes that Impact the Community
    Oct 20, 2023 – 26:46
  • Basic Black at the NAACP National Convention
    Sep 29, 2023 – 26:46
  • Do You Know Where all of Your Money is Going? Understanding Money and Debt
    Aug 16, 2023 – 20:29
  • Melanoma and Skin Cancer for Communities of Color
    Aug 9, 2023 – 19:39
  • Bay State Banner - March on Washington
    Jun 23, 2023 – 40:49
  • Grace by Nia - One of Boston Seaport's Newest Venues Opens
    Jun 2, 2023 – 33:40
  • Haitian Heritage Month/Racheal Rollins resigns
    May 19, 2023 – 26:46
  • The Joy of Black Theatre
    May 12, 2023 – 26:46
  • Finding an Affordable Place to Live: Securing a Home Through the Housing Lottery
    May 5, 2023 – 26:46
  • Music from Castle of Our Skins
    Apr 28, 2023 – 26:46
  • Black and Brown Children with Autism or ASD is climbing. How come?
    Apr 21, 2023 – 26:46
  • Getting your points across through Public Speaking and Debate
    Apr 14, 2023 – 26:46
  • Diversity Equity and inclusion - Where are we?
    Apr 7, 2023 – 26:46
  • Remembering Mel King
    Mar 31, 2023 – 26:46
  • Black Women Business Owners Thriving
    Mar 24, 2023 – 26:46
  • Will Reparations Repair the Past?
    Mar 17, 2023 – 26:46
  • The Food We Eat and Our Heritage and Culture
    Feb 24, 2023 – 26:46
  • Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell of Massachusetts
    Feb 17, 2023 – 26:46
  • Black Men Speak on Crime and the Killings of Tyre Nichols and Tyler Lawrence
    Feb 10, 2023 – 26:46
  • Philanthropists of Color Use their Dollars and Interests to Propel Causes for Communities of Color.
    Feb 3, 2023 – 26:46
  • New Political Leaders of Color - Ready to Serve their Communities
    Jan 28, 2023 – 26:46
  • Will Black Twitter Survive Under Elon Musk's Control?
    Jan 20, 2023 – 26:46
  • Embrace Boston Statue Revealed on Boston Common
    Jan 13, 2023 – 26:46
  • Boston's New Pitch
    Jan 6, 2023 – 26:46
  • Public Art: Museum without Walls
    Nov 18, 2022 – 26:46
  • A Number of "Firsts" in the '22 Mid-Term Elections
    Nov 11, 2022 – 26:46
  • Can You Afford to Quiet Quit?
    Nov 4, 2022 – 26:46
  • Why are courts using rap lyrics to criminalize artists of color?
    Oct 28, 2022 – 26:46
  • Why is so little attention paid to Sick Cell Disease?
    Oct 21, 2022 – 26:46
  • 10/14 Natural Hair Glory
    Oct 14, 2022 – 26:46
  • Migrants in Massachusetts
    Oct 8, 2022 – 26:46
  • Basic Black Extra: Basic Black at the BPL - Do you Forage for Food?
    Aug 24, 2022 – 22:10
  • Basic Black Extra: Basic Black at the BPL - Berklee College Music Program for High Schoolers
    Aug 11, 2022 – 23:30
  • Basic Black Extra: Basic Black at the BPL - Stress and Burn Out
    Jul 21, 2022 – 20:45
  • Roe v. Wade Overturned
    Jun 24, 2022 – 26:44
  • Black Maternal Healthcare
    Jun 3, 2022 – 26:44
  • The Rise of Race-Based Violence, Hate and Discrimination
    May 20, 2022 – 26:46
  • Food Access and Culturally relevant food in communities
    May 13, 2022 – 26:44
  • Roe v. Wade / Honoring Black Authors and Literature
    May 6, 2022 – 26:44
  • William Monroe Trotter - His legacy and influence on a new generation
    Apr 29, 2022 – 26:44
  • Community Wealth Building helps raise a neighborhood
    Apr 22, 2022 – 26:44
  • Basic Black: Running for Health, Wellness, Fitness and Community
    Apr 15, 2022 – 26:44
  • Basic Black: Affordable Housing
    Apr 8, 2022 – 26:44
Recent Reviews
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    Enjoyed the interviews
    Good interviews. Will you be releasing new content ever in the future? I listened to the show back when it was current. Check out my Afircan American hosted show, leave a comment on your status on my website.
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