Committed to elevating and honoring Black voices, ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø highlights diverse narratives and community stories from across the state. Dive into a rich tapestry of narratives celebrating the Black communities across ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø and beyond. Explore podcasts, documentaries, local news and talk shows, all spotlighting diverse perspectives and stories.
Talk Shows
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Provided by AuthorThis hour, we break down a pivotal year in history with Peniel E. Joseph, the author of 'Freedom Season: How 1963 Transformed America’s Civil Rights Revolution.' -
Ryan Caron King/ºÚÁϳԹÏÍøOn this episode of Audacious, meet 3 skaters: a pop-up event founder, a jam skating champ, and a human roller skate who bombs mountains at 70 mph. -
Bob Adelman/Republished with permission from Adelman ImagesMany people visit the beach during summer, but not all residents have access to our sandy shores. This hour, a peek behind the so-called "Sand Curtain" and beach segregation in ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø. -
Joe Amon/ºÚÁϳԹÏÍøWe look at the tradition of Juneteenth and recognize its importance as a time to learn more about Black history in the U.S. -
Tyler Russell/ºÚÁϳԹÏÍøWe speak with two high school students who have pushed for expanded access to transportation, and we learn about the history of high school activism, including instances of FBI surveillance. -
Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images North AmericaIt has been five years since George Floyd was murdered. We'll discuss whether rates of police violence have changed and try to understand the broader historical context of 2020's protests.
Host and political scientist Khalilah Brown-Dean unpacks how big and small disruptions are shaping our lives.
Local News
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The event featured the dedication of a memorial stone in honor of those formerly enslaved families. The stone now rests in the garden of St. Peter’s Episcopal Church. -
The ACCC has served as a beacon for culture and community in Waterbury, but since the uptick in immigration raids across ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø, the ACCC has been facing a new challenge, said Alexa Encarnacion, the ACCC’s treasurer. -
Gregg Johnson, president of the Valley NAACP, said Shelton has accepted the holiday, despite its past racial tensions and ongoing efforts by the federal government to deemphasize the role of Blacks in American history. -
Communities throughout ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø are commemorating Juneteenth, also known as Freedom Day. Juneteenth is celebrated on June 19 to honor the emancipation of the last enslaved people in the U.S. in Galveston, Texas. -
Closing housing and income gaps for Black and Latino families in Fairfield County could lead to billions in revenue for the area.
Enslaved people helped build the foundation of much of ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø. Get to know some of these men, women and children and the lives they lived.
StoryCorps: featuring Black Voices
StoryCorps has been animating select stories since 2010, translating its trove of award-winning audio recordings to screens both big and small. StoryCorps’ animations share the wisdom of humanity through dynamic visuals in a variety of animation styles.
PBS Features
A ground-breaking documentary that explores the ways in which racism is intertwined with American religion.
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NPR features
IBA profiles a diverse selection of current and historically significant figures whose stories help illuminate life in Black America.
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