Black Culture Connection

Explore Black history and culture though films, stories, and voices across public media.

Now Streaming: Little Satchmo | Reel South

Little Satchmo is an intimate exploration of the iconic Louis Armstrong's life and legacy through his relationship with the daughter that the public never knew existed. Based on a revealing memoir written by Armstrong's silent daughter, the film seeks to correct a historical narrative relying on caricature for too long.

American Black Journal

From Detroit Public Television

American Black Journal is an historic television program that has been presenting issues and events from African-American perspectives since 1968. Segments feature topics about the arts and culture and also cover community issues such as politics, race, and religion.

Black Issues Forum

From PBS NC

Each week, Black Issues Forum presents a diverse panel of guests who discuss such topics as politics, social concerns, health, education, justice, entertainment, technology and public policy.

Basic Black

From GBH

PUTTING THE SOUL IN PUBLIC MEDIA SINCE 1968: Basic Black was created in during the turmoil of the civil rights movement as a response to the demand for public television programs reflecting the concerns of communities of color.

Black Voices

From WTTW

BLACK VOICES presents trusted analysis and in-depth conversation about issues that matter to the Black community in Chicago hosted by CHICAGO TONIGHT co-anchor Brandis Friedman.

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ALL ARTS: Artists In Residence

Artists bring their unique vision to original programs produced for ALL ARTS.

Matthew Whitaker: About Tomorrow

Meet American jazz piano prodigy Matthew Whitaker, who is blind, as he pursues film composing and musical direction.

The Roll Call: The Roots to Strange Fruit

Watch a visual, sonic opera, conceived by National Black Theatre’s Jonathan McCrory, that journeys through the Black experience.

There is no movement without rhythm

Join artist Le’Andra LeSeur in a multimedia performance exploring liberation and spirituality in the music of the African Diaspora.

Volvo Truck & the Girls From Up the Hill

Multimedia artist DonChristian tells the story of five sisters, growing up in 2000s-era Philly and a family’s love of cars set to an original score in an immersive performance.