Episode 1 – Sakia
At a bus stop in downtown Newark in 2003, a queer teenager’s life was lost in a homicide that should have rocked the nation. Why did that not happen?
Race
Juneteenth: A Holiday That Is Evolving Alongside the Nation
A collection of resources – from PBS video programs to directories of Black-owned businesses – to help you celebrate Juneteenth.
Elevating Blackness and Ethnic Representation in Theater
A. Prescod-Lovell, a Brooklyn-based theater professional and producer, writes about Blackness in theater, from the 19th century to today.
The Push to Combat Redlining in New Jersey
New Jersey banks that are charged with redlining are paying hefty fines. That money is being used to reinvest into communities of color.
New Podcast “Every Voice” Explores Blackness in Opera
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Several state and local governments find ways to financially compensate Black Americans for the historic injustice of slavery.
What’s Driving The African American Exodus from New York City?
A recent Gothamist analysis found the number of non-Hispanic Black residents in NYC declined by more than 125,000 over a 20-year period.
How an FBI Poster Became a Black Power Symbol | The Bigger Picture with Vincent Brown | PBS
How did an FBI Wanted poster transform activist and academic Angela Y. Davis into a symbol of Black Power and liberation?
The Lasting Impact of Slavery in New Jersey | Part 2 of 2
This documentary continues the exploration of slavery in New Jersey with moving stories from the 19th century.
The Forgotten Story of New Jersey’s Enslaved People | Part 1 of 2
This film seeks to fill a gap in Garden State history by sharing the little-known legacy of slavery across New Jersey.