November 17, 2017President Trump and President Obama – two different presidents and two different political philosophies. Is President Trump working to dismantle Obama’s legacy or just setting his own agenda for the country? Joining us this
Communities of color often face multiple barriers when dealing with the aftremath of sexual violence. Policymakers and advocates address sexual harassment and assault in marginalized communities
Communities of color often face multiple barriers when dealing with the aftremath of sexual violence. Policymakers and advocates address sexual harassment and assault in marginalized communities
The Trump administration announced the end of DACA --a program that had protected nearly 800,000 young undocumented immigrants. We look at Trump's decision to overturn DACA and what that means for the Dreamers
The Trump administration announced the end of DACA --a program that had protected nearly 800,000 young undocumented immigrants. We look at Trump's decision to overturn DACA and what that means for the Dreamers
This past fall, Massachusetts voters legalized cannabis. But across the country few people of color have access to the cannabis industry. This week on Basic Black, we examine efforts to get more people of color involved.
This past fall, Massachusetts voters legalized cannabis. But across the country few people of color have access to the cannabis industry. This week on Basic Black, we examine efforts to get more people of color involved.
The NFL says it will not force players to stand for the national anthem. But Trump continues to blast players who kneel. This week we review players respond to Trump and the future of NFL
The NFL says it will not force players to stand for the national anthem. But Trump continues to blast players who kneel. This week we review players respond to Trump and the future of NFL
January 15, 2016Some would argue that it has never been more difficult to be a Muslim in America since September 11. With the ISIS-inspired massacre in San Bernadino and support for Presidential candidate Donald Trump’s call to Muslims
April 29, 2016A Prince, a Queen, and a General. Brilliant, prolific artist Prince Rogers Nelson, superstar singer Beyonce “Queen Bey" Knowles, and abolitionist hero Harriet Tubman -- General Tubman -- the most celebrated leader of the Underg
April 22, 2016This week we'll kick off the show remembering the impact of the musical icon Prince.And later in the show, as role models and celebrities in the spotlight, do professional athletes have a responsibility to let the world
April 15, 2016This week Basic Black welcomes Dr. Tommy Chang, Superintendent of Boston Public Schools; Rahn Dorsey, City of Boston’s Chief of Education; and Rahsaan Hall, Director of the Massachusetts Racial Justice Program of the ACLU. We’
April 8, 2016This week on Basic Black, what does “security” mean in 2016 to communities of color. With the persistent plague of gun violence in Boston’s neighborhoods and the tragic bombings in Brussels still in the headlines as pr