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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 stori ...
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Basic Black discusses the upcoming Super Tuesday primaries/caucuses and the presidential election. While the 2024 election cycle is underway, it is hard to tell. Will voters turn out, given voter fatigue and low enthusiasm? Questions about Biden’s age (Trump’s too), whether Biden can hold on to Black and young voters are a growing concern. Plus, ma…
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The new GBH News podcast, What is Owed?, a 7-part podcast examines reparations in Boston, nationally and internationally. The first episode, When a City Tries to Heal Itself was recently released. Panelists: Jerome Campbell, senior producer for the GBH News podcast, "What Is Owed?" Saraya Wintersmith, politics reporter for GBH News, and host of the…
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Black dolls have been around since the 1800’s, created in different shapes, sizes and styles, but Black or multiethnic dolls were hard to come by. Over the years finding a Black or multicultural doll has improved. Children of color seeing and having a doll that looks like them in skin tone and hair texture is empowering and celebratory, as dolls ca…
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October 27 Basic Black: Black and Brown Women Surviving Breast Cancer October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and this week on Basic Black, we bring together survivors and experts to discuss Included in this episode is a piece by host Crystal Haynes getting a follow up mammogram. According to the American Cancer Society, Black women are about 40%…
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Nov. 17 Basic Black: Phillis in Boston There is a new play in Boston about poet, writer and author Phillis Wheatley. Phillis in Boston centers around Wheatley returning to Boston from London in 1773, after her getting her book published. However, copies of her book are stuck on the Dartmouth--the ship that also transported tea from Britain embroile…
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Nov. 10 Basic Black: Hispanic and Latin Culture There are more than 800,000 Latinos who call Massachusetts their home. Some reports estimate the number is much higher. But, as we recognize the history and contributions in art, music, food, and entrepreneurship, we cannot overlook on going socioeconomic issues – from housing to putting food on the t…
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Nov. 3 Basic Black: Free Community College and Black Americans' Trust in the News This week, a recent survey conducted by the PEW Research Center, found that Black Americans said there are a range of issues on how the media reports stories about Black people, and more care is needed. We’ll have a panelist joining us remotely at the top of the episo…
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October 20 Memorable Moments This episode will bring together past guests to discuss memorable and pivotal episodes that had an impact on Black, Indigenous and people of color, here in Boston and around the world. It is also long-time moderator, Callie Crossley’s last show permanently hosting the program. People will still be able to see and hear C…
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Basic Black at the NAACP National Convention The discussion was about affirmative action and student loan debt. This discussion took place on July 28th, 2023 at the NAACP National Convention in Boston. Panelists: Renee Graham, Associate Editor and Columnist at The Boston Globe. Traci Griffith, Director of the Racial Justice Program for the A-C-L-U …
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Across the country, communities of color continue to face the pressures of debt and deal with its impact on their mental health and livelihood. For many, debt can feel insurmountable as the costs of living, housing, and food continue to rise, sometimes it doesn't seem clear how to get out of debt. This week on Basic Black at the Boston Public Libra…
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Basic Black at the BPL: Skin Cancer Aug 9, 2023 As the summer heats up, it's important to remind everyone about skin safety, especially for people of color. According to research, there has been an increase in melanoma rates for Black and Brown skin complexions, and for those with higher melanin, they are also developing skin cancer at later stages…
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Basic Black: March on Washington and New Bay state Banner Owners Our show on Friday we will recognize the upcoming 60th anniversary of the March on Washington and the new owners of the Bay State Banner. In many ways the Bay State Banner may have not happened if it wasn’t for the March on Washington. The March for Freedom, Civil Rights and jobs alon…
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The Economic Growth of Seaport Boston. We are on location at Grace by Nia, a new Black-owned supper club in Boston’s Seaport District. From what was a thousand acres of scrubby vacant land and parking lots, the seaport district has developed into a sparkling prime location for retail, housing, and entertainment. But businesses of color have struggl…
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Basic Black: Rachael Rollins and Haitian Heritage Month At the top of the show, we will discuss the resignation of Mass. US Attorney Rachael Rollins. Then, a conversation about Haitian Heritage month – the significance of the celebration, what it means for the third largest Haitian population in the U.S. living here in Massachusetts, as well as iss…
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5/12 BLACK THEATRE Black Theatre is having more than a “moment.” On the stage, more actors and artists of color are presenting outstanding work and stories about African American life. AND more plays. It’s a much different story from the early days of the pandemic when theatre shut down. The protest movement following the murder of George Floyd con…
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Finding an affordable home is a challenge in Greater Boston and in many parts of the country. Residents are feeling the pinch of the high cost of housing. In Greater Boston, there are affordable housing lotteries available for people looking to apply. While the number of apartments and homes are limited, what are the highs and lows of applying to a…
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More artists of color are showcasing their talents and inspiration from the African diaspora via concert music. Castle of Our Skins is a Boston-based collective of musicians of color, performing concert/chamber music. On Basic Black, the quartet played two pieces from their album, Homage. The pieces are written by the late Frederic C. Tillis, a com…
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CHILDREN OF COLOR AND AUTISM April is Autism Awareness Month. A recent report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention saw an increase in the number of children of color diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder or ASD. Experts suggest the rise of children of color with autism stem from increased awareness, more screenings, and less stigma…
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Public Speaking, Discourse and Debate Public speaking is one the last things people want to do—mostly because of stage fright. However, we have seen in the last few weeks people, communities and politicians standing up and speaking out on issues and injustices. There’s power in expressing yourself. It offers opportunities and opens doors. It also i…
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4/7 Basic Black: D-E-I: This week we’ll discuss D-E-I, and how it has changed three years after George Floyd’s murder. Companies pledged their support to hire DEI officers—and they did, however, there has been a drop off in the positions. DEI specialists have either left or lost their jobs. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is doing away with diversity and…
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We reflect on the life and legacy of civil rights leader, state representative, and mayoral candidate who passed away at 94. Philip Martin hosts. Panelists: Marita Rivero, Principal, Rivero Partners. She is also the former president of the Museum of African American History AND the former VP and GM for Radio and Television at GBH. James Dilday, Pri…
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Black Women Business Owners This week, for Women’s History Month, a discussion with three Black women business owners on running a business before and during Covid – plus, launching a business during Covid. The entrepreneurs will discuss the importance of community and helping other entrepreneurs grow. Part of the discussion will address funding an…
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Boston’s new Reparations Task Force. The 10 members task force was announced in February to examine the history of slavery in Boston, its impact on descendants today, and provide suggestions to Boston Mayor Michelle Wu on repairing the harm to Black residents of Boston. Other states around the country, including California, and Rhode Island are als…
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Content Warning: Racism, Racial Trauma, Domestic Violence Jules Miles returns to the podcast for a wide-ranging discussion on Britt Bennett's masterful novel The Vanishing Half (Riverhead Books, 2020). We discuss identity, race, the complicated reality of "passing," and the importance of fiction to help us understand human experiences outside of ou…
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Basic Black: Food, Culture and Black History A conversation about celebrating food, culture and Black history with two local chef/restaurant owners – one who makes traditional African American soul food, and the other who brings elements from their African, Asian and immigrant heritage. We’ll also talk about how their establishments are surviving d…
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Basic Black: Black Men Speak This week on Basic Black, a discussion with Black men on the impact of police involved shootings and street killings after the murders of Tyre Nichols in Tennessee and Tyler Lawrence in Mattapan. Plus, how do they counsel and speak to young Black men about encounters with the police, crime and day-to-day living. Panelis…
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Basic Black: Black and Brown Philanthropy This week, we are discussing Black and Brown philanthropy in communities of color. Black, Indigenous, donors of color are making bold steps to change the face of philanthropy, funding causes to not only assist non-profit organizations but also empower communities of color and build racial equity. It’s a shi…
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This week a conversation with some of the new political leaders recently elected to office –that are not Gov. Healey or AG Campbell. We are speaking with three new representatives of color. They are young, smart and possess the desire to help their communities. What will this shift in leadership bring and what they hope to accomplish for their cons…
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1/20 Basic Black: Black Twitter’s Next Move This week our conversation is about Black Twitter, one of the most popular and influential groups on social media platform. Black Twitter started movements, raised issues, and provided a platform for Black and Brown people to connect and create a community where their voices are heard. However, Twitter’s …
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The Embrace is coming. The 20x40 foot monument of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., embracing his wife, Coretta Scott King in 1964 soon after winning the Nobel Peace prize capturing their marital bond. The couple met as students in Boston. The Embrace Boston statue links Boston Common’s vibrant 400-year history as a gathering space for Boston reside…
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This week Shannon and Marcia discuss the Netflix docuseries Harry & Meghan, breaking down the very real issues of race and colonialism discusses in the film. Offertory: Marcia Ted Lasso Colleen Hoover's books It Ends With Us and It Starts With Us Shannon Parks & Recollection Podcast The Bible Project on YouTube Follow us on social media! Podcast: @…
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Basic Black - Boston’s New Pitch This week on the show, we will discuss the tourism campaigns to attract diverse workers, visitors and businesses to Boston as well as highlight establishments owned by people of color in Boston and the surrounding cities. The swearing in of Black, Brown and LGBTQIA+ political leadership and the unveiling of the Embr…
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We're dusting off a great episode from our mid-pandemic archive! Recorded in December 2021, author and Spoken Word Poet Clare McCallan joins us to talk about her Advent book of poetry, Mangers and the importance of "being a guest" in someone else's cultural space. Buy Clare's books! Offertory Clare Doing embroidery Hot water bottles Silk flowers Bl…
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While we await the visuals, Marcia and Shannon chat with friend of the pod, Vanesa Zuleta Goldberg, about Beyonce's newest album, Renaissance. Looking at the importance of representation and inclusion, we give this album all the stars, thumbs up, and everything in between. Offertory: Shannon Breathing The Lizzie Bennet Diaries on YouTube Meet Me in…
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Public Art: The Muralists The Greater Boston area is becoming something of a mecca for murals. From Roxbury and Worcester to Salem and Boston, streets and buildings have been adorned with massive, colorful creations by local and national Black Indigenous artists. But as artists and members of the community welcome the murals, it has also raised con…
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This week on Basic Black, we discuss how the results from this mid-term election cycle will impact communities of color. During this mid-term election cycle, we have seen a number of new faces—Black and Brown candidates running for state and national office around the country. Andrea Campbell became Attorney General-elect for the Commonwealth, the …
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This week on Basic Black, we discuss how quiet quitting impacts communities of color. Several surveys confirm millions of American workers are quiet quitters. A hot topic of interest as many people are returning to the office, for some employees that feel undervalued and underpaid are adopting this quiet quitting mindset of disengagement and dissat…
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This week on Basic Black we will discuss rap lyrics used in court cases as evidence, the bias toward hip hop and rap --the biggest music genre, and how do you separate the art/artistic expression from the artist. But rap artists have ended up charged and jailed — singled out by prosecutors who have claimed their lyrics reveal criminal intent. Calif…
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This week on Basic Black we will be discussing sickle cell disease. It’s one of the most known inherited blood disorders that largely affects Black and brown people. A debilitating disease for those who have it, along with the strain on their families, sickle cell “warriors” live in constant pain. Life-threatening medical issues include stroke, eye…
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Over the summer, Gov. Charlie Baker passed the Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair, or CROWN Act, intended to protect against hair discrimination and bias based on hair texture, that’s historically associated with someone's race. Once the bill is passed in the Senate, it would make hair discrimination based on the texture of natur…
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Over the summer, Gov. Charlie Baker passed the Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair, or CROWN Act, intended to protect against hair discrimination and bias based on hair texture, that’s historically associated with someone's race. Once the bill is passed in the Senate, it would make hair discrimination based on the texture of natur…
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In recent years, food foraging has piqued the interests of nature enthusiasts seeking out medicinal alternatives and edible resources. Alexis Nikole Nelson aka Blackforager has amassed nearly 4 million followers on TikTok, educating and encouraging people to forage neighboring trails, woods, and within their backyards as a way to reconnect with the…
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With just a few weeks until Fall, the ladies snuggle up with their top three cozy movies for the hit of seratonin we all need at the end of a long day. Offertory Shannon - Noelle on Disney+, The Alice Network by Kate Quinn Marcia - Finding Me by Viola Davis, Midnight Sun by Stephanie Meyer, The Twilight Saga by Stephanie Meyer Support the Pod! Patr…
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This week on Basic Black at the Boston Public Library discuss the launch of the Berklee College of Music Gospel Performance Program during the summer aimed at giving high schoolers an immersive learning experience about the history of gospel music, techniques, and insight into the gospel music industry. Panelists: Prof. Dennis Montgomery , Berklee …
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Our friend Scott McNelis (@IndyCincy) joins us to talk about gender roles, life as a stay-at-home dad, and how our faith informs our understanding of gender. Disclaimer - We do our best to use inclusive language in this episode, but we always appreciate feedback about how to be more inclusive. Email us at plaidskirtsandbasicblack@gmail.com to share…
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Best selling author and podcaster Haley Stewart (@HaleyCarrots) joins Marcia and Shannon to fan girl about the divine Jane Austen. We also learn all about Haley's new book Jane Austen's Genius Guide to Life: On Love, Friendship, and Becoming the Person God Created You to Be (Ave Maria Press, 2022). Almost as good as boiled potatoes.…
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