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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“An Arcane Inheritance," weaves dark academia with occult secrets at a fictional Ivy League school based in Hartford. -
Julie Yarbrough/Image ProvidedTayari Jones, bestselling author of 'An American Marriage' and 'Kin,' discusses being selected for Oprah's Book Club and writing queer characters into a mid-1900s Louisiana town. -
Image provided by Tara Pringle JeffersonWe'll discuss how to think about wellness, even when the news is heavy, and we'll learn why self-care does't just mean being happy all the time. -
Provided by Dalia KinseyWe talk with registered dietician Dalia Kinsey about the book, Decolonizing Wellness. We also hear from two local women business owners working to make beauty and wellness accessible to all. -
Tyler Russell/Connecticut PublicThis hour, we take a look at strikes, when they work, and when they don’t. We also investigate calls for economic blackouts, and discuss what power consumers have with these economic strikes. -
South agency/E+ / Getty ImagesYoung men helped Donald Trump get back into the White House in 2024. What did the podcasts they listen to have to do with it – and ahead of the midterms – is this voting bloc up for grabs again?
Host and political scientist Khalilah Brown-Dean unpacks how big and small disruptions are shaping our lives.
Local News
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Communities throughout Connecticut 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. -
From Stewart’s withdrawal to Elliott’s strong showing, Connecticut’s party conventions delivered late surprises and set up a volatile August. -
Benjamin Crump, a nationally recognized civil rights attorney, says the Connecticut Office of the Inspector General doesn’t need months to figure out what was captured on video.“It seems that the Inspector General's Office is dragging its feet, and that's troubling to the family of Stevie Jones,” Crump said. -
A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held Wednesday for a development project intended to help reconnect Hartford's downtown with it's economically-struggling north end. -
The Freedom Trail recognizes the accomplishments, contributions and history of Connecticut’s African American community. Williams was 39 years old when he died, after the vehicle he was driving was struck by a wrong-way driver on Route 9 in Cromwell in 2023.
Black Voices Spotlight on Local Authors & Artists
At Connecticut Public, we celebrate Black voices year-round—through storytelling, reporting, and the arts. This February, as part of our ongoing Black Voices initiative, we’re highlighting authors and artists to honor Black history, and celebrate the creativity and lived experiences shaping our communities today.
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“An Arcane Inheritance," weaves dark academia with occult secrets at a fictional Ivy League school based in Hartford. -
Krystal Marquis talks about her bestselling book series 'The Davenports.' The Davenports are based on a real family, and the book offers a portrait of Black wealth that is often left out of history. -
Although many efforts have been made to expand books and curriculum used to teach Black history, African American children’s literature can still be limited. -
“An Arcane Inheritance," weaves dark academia with occult secrets at a fictional Ivy League school based in Hartford.
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Muralist and curator Andre Rochester talks about building an art career in Hartford — and why Black History Month is about presence, pride and persistence. -
While some may think Craft’s partly autobiographical books portray stark adversity, he said it’s quite the contrary. -
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe talks to Cheryl W. Thompson about her book, "Forgotten Souls: The Search for the Lost Tuskegee Airmen," which chronicles Black World War II pilots who were lost in combat.
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NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Carlotta Walls LaNier about her new children's picture book, "Carlotta's Special Dress," recounting her story as the youngest member of the Little Rock Nine.
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We discuss a new picture book about inventor Jim West and hear from Angeline Boulley, bestselling author of young adult novels like 'Firekeeper's Daughter' and 'Sisters in the Wind'. -
Jim Clyburn's new book, The First Eight, restores the lives of South Carolina's early Black congressmen and shows how their battles during Reconstruction offer lessons, and warnings, for politics today.
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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