Basic Black Podcast
GBH
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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The N Word
Basic Black Podcast
02/14/20 • 26 min
It’s recognized as one of the most vile slurs directed at African Americans. But the N word has a complicated legacy. Linked to America’s history of enslavement, it is also urban slang used in society and pop culture. Should it be banned or can the movement to reclaim it diminish its sting? And why does the N-word remain relevant today?
WARNING: A warning to those of you watching and listening. This is a sensitive topic, so please know that the full word will be used during this discussion.
Panelists:
Nathaniel McLean-Nichols, program coordinator for teen empowerment, a local youth organization. He is also a senior at UMass Boston.
Nicole Dutton is a poet. Managing Editor of "Transition Magazine" and "the Dubois review," at the Hutchins Center for African & African American Research at Harvard University.
Susan X Jane, principal of Navigators Consulting. She has over 25 years of experience working in the field of culture, diversity and inclusion.
Rahsaan Hall, Director of The Racial Justice Program for the A-C-L-U of MASS.
Nubian Square
Basic Black Podcast
01/31/20 • 26 min
Nubian Square is the new name of the Roxbury community formerly known as Dudley Square. The change came after a five-year community campaign, a ballot initiative, and finally, a unanimous approval from Boston’s Public Improvement Commission. So now what? Will the name change be more than a point of cultural pride? And will the rebranded Nubian Square offer an economic future for those who live in the community now?
Panelists:
Phillip Martin, Senior Investigative Reporter, New England Center for Investigative Reporting, WGBH News.
Sadiki Kambon, chair of the Nubian Square Coalition and Director of The Black Community Information Center.
Marita Rivero, Principal of Rivero Partners. She is also the former president and C-E-O of the Museum of African American History as well as a former Vice President And G-M for Radio and Television, GBH.
Richard Taylor, Managing Director, Nubian Square Development.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE REFORM
Basic Black Podcast
01/24/20 • 26 min
Supporters of criminal justice reform have fought against policies promoting harsh sentences and mass incarceration. In recent years there has been movement toward new policies on the federal and the state level. Other states are modeling their reforms based on the Massachusetts criminal justice reform bill, passed two years ago, which includes alternatives to prison and re-entry programs. Still, many who are caught up in the system are at risk for wrongful convictions, with people of color at greatest risk.
Panelists:
Rahsaan Hall, director of the racial justice program for the A-C-L-U of Massachusetts
Ivan Espinoza-Madrigal, Executive Director of The Lawyers for Civil Rights in Boston.
Phillip Martin, Sr. Investigative Reporter, New England Center for Investigative Reporting, GBH News
Sean Ellis. Ellis was wrongfully convicted of a 1993 murder of a Boston police detective. After having spent nearly 22 years incarcerated, his conviction was overturned in 2015.
THE 2020 OUTLOOK
Basic Black Podcast
01/17/20 • 26 min
A new decade and a new year. In 2020 America will experience a major demographic shift. Americans under 17 years old who are minorities will become the majority. What are the other indicators – economic, cultural, political — which may predict how this new decade will impact communities of color? Guest Panelists:
Dr. Numa Perez, a surgical resident at mass general hospital and healthcare innovation research fellow at the health care transformation lab.
Glynn Lloyd, Executive Director of The Foundation for Business Equity
Renee Graham Associate Editor and Opinion Columnist at The Boston Globe
Dr. Renee Richardson Gosline, senior lecturer at M-I-T. She is also a principal research scientist at
M-I-T'S initiative on the digital economy.
R. Kelly back in the News; Viral Videos Show New Form of Racial Bias
Basic Black Podcast
02/02/19 • 26 min
Basic Black discusses R. Kelly and the slew of allegations he's faced throughout his career. We also talk about the surge in online videos featuring Black Americans facing unwarranted police calls or humiliation. Guest Panel: Phillip Martin of WGBH News, Kim McLarin of Emerson College, Psychologist, Charmain Jackman & Rahsaan Hall of the ACLU.
Health and Diabetes Prevention - Highlighting the Link
Basic Black Podcast
01/19/19 • 26 min
Basic Blacks dives into an epidemic affecting communitites of color, diabetes. We are joined by a panel of experts to discuss ways to improve living with the disease. Guest Panel: James Morton of YMCA, Dana Barros of the Celtics, Monet Bland of Joslin Diabetes Center & Tracey Brown of American Diabetes Assoc.
10/14 Natural Hair Glory
Basic Black Podcast
10/14/22 • 26 min
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 natural hair illegal in the workplace and in K-12 public and charter schools.
Still, many states do not have these laws protecting against discrimination, resulting in stories of Black men, women, and children being punished for their hair and in some incidents of having their hair cut off. This controversy has sparked a rise in the natural hair movement, first originated during the 1960s in the U.S., and now more people of color are finding each other online and sharing their natural hair journeys, including; awareness about natural hair care products, natural treatments, hair loss and scalp conditions, and finding local salons and natural hair stylists.
On this episode of Basic Black, we discuss the impact of the CROWN Act and rise in the natural hair movement. Host Kristen L. Pope will be joined by: Nike Okediji, owner of The Curated Curl and Deputy General Counsel at GBH; Celeste Viciere, therapist and podcast host; Sharita Payton, owner of The LOFT Hair Studio; Dr. Deborah Scott, Co-Director, Hair Loss Clinic at Brigham and Women’s Hospital.
All Hail Kamala
Basic Black Podcast
01/23/21 • 26 min
The presidential election and the first female Vice President of Asian and African American descent.
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FAQ
How many episodes does Basic Black Podcast have?
Basic Black Podcast currently has 179 episodes available.
What topics does Basic Black Podcast cover?
The podcast is about Society & Culture and Podcasts.
What is the most popular episode on Basic Black Podcast?
The episode title 'Black Cryptocurrency' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Basic Black Podcast?
The average episode length on Basic Black Podcast is 28 minutes.
How often are episodes of Basic Black Podcast released?
Episodes of Basic Black Podcast are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of Basic Black Podcast?
The first episode of Basic Black Podcast was released on Oct 3, 2017.
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