PBS Member Stations rely on viewers like you (thank you). Support your local station here: http://to.pbs.org/DonateORIG ↓ More info and sources below ↓ Here in the United States, when we think about the term “slavery” we think about the transatlantic slave trade and the institution of chattel slavery. But this […]
Is pop punk finally back? After the success of WILLOW & Travis Barker’s “Transparent Soul” and Olivia Rodrigo’s “good 4 u”, it’s safe to say that we are amidst a pop punk revival. This time around, Gen-Z is at the forefront, and artists like WILLOW, Meet Me @ The Altar […]
There’s a pattern of white and non-Black performers using “Black English” or “Blaccent” to gain notoriety. These performers are being called out (and canceled) for cultural appropriation, yet Blaccent is becoming more popular, with some people proclaiming Blaccent to be the modern internet-speak. What is the problem with using a […]
Check out SUBCULTURED: The underground clubs of virtual reality https://bit.ly/3Eto3jB At just 15 years old, Brandy Norwood proved herself to be the new “it girl” of the 90’s. After releasing her self-titled debut album “Brandy”, she instantly became a cultural phenomenon and a role model to young Black women around […]
There’s a new type of character in Hollywood: The Asian Himbo. These hunky male characters who are sweet but not the brightest bulbs have come a long way from stereotypes that date all the way back to the 1800s. Professors Adrian De Leon, Danielle Bainbridge, and special guest Phil Yu […]
Taiko drumming is an art form that balances music, dance, and athletics into a dynamic demonstration of Japanese culture. Check out KQED’s If Cities Could Dance here: https://bit.ly/KQEDCitiesSacYT In this episode, our host, Arthur Buckner, visits TaikoArts Midwest to learn how to play taiko, and Linda Diaz speaks with Tiffany […]
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 […]
Watch Fight the Power: How Hip Hop Changed the World on PBS: https://www.pbs.org/video/the-foundation-ulatb3/ Join us as we explore the life and legacy of Clyde Stubblefield, the mastermind behind one of Hip Hop’s most iconic beats. In this music documentary, hosts Arthur “LA” Buckner and Linda Diaz delve into the history […]
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 […]
