There’s a long history of blind Black musicians in the US dating back to the 19th century, from Blind Tom to Ray Charles. Join recording artist Lachi and Professor Danielle Bainbridge to discuss the history on why blindness seems like a common thread among Black musicians. And how modern musicians […]
Why do Black audiences love kung fu? Perhaps it’s because Black kung fu films reigned in the 1970s – a fusion of Blaxploitation and kung fu where protagonists took justice into their own hands…in style! These films were wildly popular, a welcome response to the anger many people felt against […]
How did the first Black VA Hospital spark the fury of the KKK? Established in 1923, the Tuskegee Veterans Administration Hospital was the first and only hospital to provide equitable healthcare to African American Veterans returning from WWI. This historic institution faced fierce opposition from the KKK, who sought to […]
In this episode of Roots of Resistance, join Felecia as she delves into the age-old question: Is voting a privilege or a fundamental right? Explore the legacy of disenfranchisement in America and the ongoing struggle for voting rights, particularly for those with a felony conviction. An audio description is available […]
Check out Weathered: Earth’s Extremes: https://to.pbs.org/WeatheredITM The 1830 Indian Removal Act led to the forced relocation of nearly 50,000 Indigenous people. What happened to the ones that stayed? Since then, some Native American tribes have struggled for federal recognition by the U.S. government. This episode explains the complex process a […]
Native American representation in film and TV used to be confined to Westerns and storylines of defeat. Today, a new wave of Native American comedies, written and created by Native peoples, are taking back their narratives. Shows like Reservation Dogs and Rutherford Falls challenge stereotypes and address big political movements […]
Take the 2023 PBS Survey: https://to.pbs.org/pbssurvey2023p Did you know that the U.S.’ first foreign-fought war was with…pirates? After the U.S. declared independence, the Barbary pirates began capturing Americans in the Mediterranean and holding them for ransom. At one point, Congress agreed to pay them a huge portion of their federal […]
Disney’s portrayal of Pocahontas is… problematic. Are there parallels between historical myths and the plight of Native women today? Join host Tai Leclaire to discover how settler culture, the white male savior complex, racism in the media, and harmful stereotypes contribute to the ongoing MMIW2S crisis. You can watch the […]
You can watch the new season of Native America now – head to https://www.pbs.org/native-america. Join Tai Leclaire and an Indigenous scientist as they explore the importance of Traditional Ecological Knowledge (TEK), cultural burns and traditional land stewardship in combating climate change. They also illuminate Smokey Bear’s story and why Indigenous […]
Check out A People’s History of Native America here: https://youtu.be/dXJ4Ldy-hLQ In ancient Mesoamerica, an elite class of merchants helped build the Aztec Empire. How? By mastering the arts of spycraft, disguise, and self-sacrifice. These Pochteca acquired plenty of wealth and status and they traveled between cities to collect tribute, trade […]
