PBS
Why Richard Pryor is still funny
From minstrels to vaudeville to Instagram, comedy has come a long way. Richard Pryor is arguably your favorite comedian's favorite comedian so in this episode, Hallease and Evelyn look at how comedy has changed throughout modern history,...
PBS
Should we keep eating Soul Food?
As our culture evolves so does our food. What was once eaten out of necessity has become celebratory, all the while being the topic of constant debate. Evelyn & Hallease explore the new and inventive ways our generation is honoring and...
PBS
Where Are You REALLY From? Black Migrations and Immigration, Explained
Human migration is a tale as old as time, but how has that impacted Black culture here in the U.S.? Hallease and Evelyn explore how the movement of Black folks has created icons from James Baldwin to Nipsey Hussle.
PBS
Is 'Old Town Road' by Lil Nas X real country music? (feat. Blanco Brown)
It’s often been said that music is a universal language. So why was “Old Town Road” by Lil Nas X initially removed from the country Billboard charts? Hallease and Evelyn use this hit record to talk about the business of music and how it...
PBS
She isn't African enough?! DNA Ancestry tests feat. It's Okay To Be Smart
Ancestry and DNA testing is one of the fastest growing consumer markets. Over 26 million people have access to their DNA profiles, but understanding these profiles is complicated -- especially if you're a descendant of enslaved people....
PBS
The Reason #BlackTwitter Exists (And Is Totally Awesome)
From seemingly choreographed takedowns to hilarious commentary on culture and current events, Black Twitter continues to be a source of endless debate, research, and of course endless cackles. In this episode, we deep dive into how Black...
PBS
Black Pride: An Evolution in Self Love
What does it mean to love being black and is there room for Black Pride today? Azie Dungey and Evelyn from the Internets discuss James Brown, Black Girl Magic, and Black identity on this first episode of Say It Loud.
PBS
Are you 'Black' or 'African American?'
Throughout American history people of the African Diaspora have been called so many things...all the things...but what does it truly mean, and how does it impact or affect the way we see ourselves.
PBS
Is This Ratchet Or Runway? Fashion trends to Ghetto Fabulous
What makes a fashion trend go from lowbrow to high class? How does the person wearing the style change its perception? And whose taste gets to be respected? Hang on to your boxer braids for this one, from the ghetto to ghetto fabulous...
PBS
Black People Made That! Intellectual Property and US Patents
Black inventors throughout history have navigated a difficult US patent system. At the end of the day, it's all about the benjamins. In this week's episode, Azie Dungey and Evelyn From The Internets discuss all the creative ways Black...
PBS
Black Republicans: They Exist(ed)
Did Republicans lead the charge in electing Black politicians? We don’t need to know who you’re voting for but we are interested in how the end of the Civil War meant the start of Black people in US Government and the resilience required...
Brainwaves Video Anthology
Joel Westheimer - Teachers Make a Difference - Rosemary Gumple
Joel Westheimer is University Research Chair in Democracy and Education at the University of Ottawa and an education columnist for CBC Radio. He began his career teaching in the New York City Public School system before obtaining a PhD...
Great Big Story
Twisted Soul, redefining comfort food with heart
Discover Twisted Soul Cookhouse, where global comfort food meets soul. Chef and owner shares her inspiring journey as an African American, female, lesbian in the culinary world.
Great Big Story
Meet the woman making NASCAR history
Meet Brehanna Daniels, the trailblazing African American woman breaking stereotypes and making history as NASCAR's first female pit crew member.
Wonderscape
The 15th Amendment: A Milestone in American Voting Rights
Explore the pivotal role of the 15th Amendment in shaping the democratic landscape of the United States. Enacted as the third of the Reconstruction Amendments post-Civil War, this amendment aimed to safeguard the voting rights of all...
Healthcare Triage
The Diversity Problem in Medical Education
Racial bias is pervasive in American medicine. Part of that can be attributed to the way we train doctors, and another part stems from WHO gets trained as doctors. The barriers to entering medical school and going on to become medical...
Curated Video
Hawaiian Leis and the Selma to Montgomery March
The Selma to Montgomery March was one of the most important actions of the Civil Rights Movement – but what were the connections between Black Americans and Hawaiians and why did the leaders wear Hawaiian necklaces?
Curated Video
Life in the Colonies: Work
The Thirteen Colonies were built by a diverse workforce including skilled laborers, indentured servants, enslaved people, and criminals, in stark contrast to modern labor practices.
Curated Video
What is Martin Luther King Jr. Day?
MLK Day takes place every year on the third Monday of January. It's a time to celebrate the life and work of Civil Rights leader Martin Luther King Jr., who brought Americans together in the name of racial equality.
Great Big Story
The Chef Serving Soul Food With Pride
Follow the remarkable story of a lesbian African American chef thriving in the culinary world despite facing prejudices.
Curated Video
Biography:The Final Copy
Mr. Griot reviews the steps he and the student have taken to write a biography.He models how to write the final copy of his biography.
Curated Video
Biography:Writing the Rough Draft
Mr. Griot models how to use the information he researched for a biography to write the first draft of his biography.
Great Big Story
Teaching Adoptive Parents to Care for Natural Hair
Discover the heartwarming journey of Styles for Kids, a non-profit empowering transracial adoptive families by providing essential hair care services, education, and resources.
PBS
Are you 'Black' or 'African American?'
Throughout American history people of the African Diaspora have been called so many things...all the things...but what does it truly mean, and how does it impact or affect the way we see ourselves.