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Basic Black Podcast

Produced live at WGBH Studios in Boston, Basic Black *is the longest-running program on public telev

Episodes

Total: 179

The history of 1619 and the film, "Harriet"
2019/11/1

The 400th anniversary of the first enslaved Africans to arrive to America and Harriet Tubman -- the

Horror Noire
2019/10/25

Recent films like "Get Out," "Us," "Ma" and the upcoming remake of "Candyman" Black horror genre is

Equity in the Cannabis Industry
2019/10/18

Massachusetts, along with 11 other states, have legalized marijuana opening up business opportunitie

Diversity in Golf
2019/10/11

Golden State Warrior basketball player Steph Curry made a donation to Howard University to help revi

Diversity in Golf
2019/10/11

In August, Golden State Warrior basketball player Steph Curry made a donation to Howard University t

Fear of the Other
2019/10/4

The panel discusses a number of incidents from the summer from President Trump’s “go back” comment t

The Democratic Presidential Debates - who came out ahead?
2019/6/28

A wrap-up of the first Democratic Presidential Debates and reaction. There were 20 candidates split

Roxbury Film Festival- New Landscape for Filmmakers
2019/6/21

Basic Black highlights the 2019 Roxbury Film Festival with guest filmmakers. Lisa Simmons, Vladimir

Entrepreneurship
2019/5/31

Chris Collins joins panel to discuss how communities of color are navigating entrepreneurship. Guest

Cultural Identity
2019/5/17

Within various racial groups- Again, Black, Hispanic or Latino- There are many things that unite us

Doctors of Color
2019/5/10

Basic Black discusses the importance of having a diverse population of doctors. Callie Crossley talk

Reality of Reparations
2019/5/3

Basic Black explores the realities of reparations. Why has it reemerged in the mainstream and what w

Job Market for College Graduates of Color
2019/4/26

Basic Black discusses the job landscape for new graduates. Chris Collins talks with panelists Caroly

Marijuana In Massachusetts & How People of Color Fit In
2019/4/19

Basic Black explores the challenges and opportunity that comes with the growing marijuana industry.

College Debt & Debt Management
2019/4/12

Basic Black examines how the student loan debt crisis is affecting people of color during school and

2020 Presidential Outlook
2019/4/5

The 2020 presidential campaign is heating up with a swarm of eager candidates. Basic Black takes a l

The Disparity of Clearance Rates in Communities of Color
2019/3/29

Basic Black explores police clearance rates and the disparities for communities of color. Guests in

Blackface still present, and taking new forms in 2019
2019/3/2

Blackface has resurfaced into the spotlight in recent weeks. Basic Black explores why it is still a

Previewing the Oscars
2019/2/23

Several movies that feature people of color are nominated for several awards at the 91st Academy awa

Hair: Down to the Roots - The Black and Brown Hair Experience
2019/2/16

Basic Black examines the Black and Brown hair experience within communities of color. Guest Panel: S