Committed to elevating and honoring Black voices, Connecticut Public highlights diverse narratives and community stories from across the state. Dive into a rich tapestry of narratives celebrating the Black communities across Connecticut and beyond. Explore podcasts, documentaries, local news and talk shows, all spotlighting diverse perspectives and stories.
Talk Shows
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Reginald Todd/Fox Lens StudioWe talk to people spreading Black joy. Hear from the founders of a Black Joy summer camp and the owner of a local woodworking business called Black Joy Creations. -
Macy Hanzlik-Barend/Connecticut Public)We're talking to disruptors breaking barriers. We hear from Hamden's historic Fire Chief, someone fighting for inclusive economic growth in New Haven and CT State Gateway's new Campus President. -
Image provided by VASE ConstructionConnecticut entrepreneurs Karin Smith of Kindred Thoughts Bookstore, Vincencia "Vee" Adusei of VASE Construction and Yves Joseph of RJ Development open up about the joys and challenges of running a Black-owned business. -
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/Connecticut PublicOn 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 Connecticut.
Host and political scientist Khalilah Brown-Dean unpacks how big and small disruptions are shaping our lives.
Local News
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As UConn athletes prepare to share $20.5 million under new NCAA rules, former faculty union president Jeffrey Ogbar says many professors fear being left behind. -
Married Connecticut entrepreneurs talk about bringing the love to their Hartford restaurant — a love of Caribbean food and love of community. -
Canady says the club is more than just a place where boxers can launch professional careers. She emphasized the transformative powers of boxing, from giving young people in New Haven a creative outlet, to maybe going pro, offering her own experience in amateur boxing as an example. -
August is National Black Business month. Hartford-based lobbyist and business owner Chris Cloud reflects on building a government relations firm and advising clients through change. -
For Dyshann Anderson, winning new clients starts with showing up — even when he’d prefer to work quietly behind the scenes.
Enslaved people helped build the foundation of much of Connecticut. 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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