
Committed to elevating and honoring Black voices, º£½Ç»»ÆÞ highlights diverse narratives and community stories from across the state. Dive into a rich tapestry of narratives celebrating the Black communities across º£½Ç»»ÆÞ and beyond. Explore podcasts, documentaries, local news and talk shows, all spotlighting diverse perspectives and stories.

CPTV and CPTV Spirit have curated a selection of notable documentaries about key moments in the history of Black Americans, featuring unsung activists and artists who have made enormous contributions to popular culture.
Talk Shows
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We talk to legendary jazz trumpeter Terence Blanchard and classical singer Julia Bullock, two musicians who are changing the world of opera.
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While writing The Trouble of Color, historian Martha S. Jones saw how the complexities of her racial identity had been part of her family for generations.
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We discuss the inequities that the pandemic exposed, from how COVID-19 impacted people with disabilities to a broader look at the history of health and race.
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We explore the way racist housing policies like redlining have impacted generations of Americans as law professor Bernadette Atuahene discusses her new book 'Plundered.'
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This hour, a panel discusses the significance of Black History Month in the context of President Trump's rollback of diversity, equity and inclusion.
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One of the most polarizing trials of the civil rights era happened right here in º£½Ç»»ÆÞ. This hour, we’re going back in time to the New Haven Black Panther trials.

Enslaved people helped build the foundation of much of º£½Ç»»ÆÞ. Get to know some of these men, women and children and the lives they lived.
Local News
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A new program in Hartford will transform vacant lots into new housing. Mayor Arunan Arulampalam says the goal of the program is to boost homeownership opportunities among "Black and Brown" residents.
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The Rev. Eboni Marshall Turman, a Yale Divinity School professor and former assistant pastor at Abyssinian, was among the candidates interviewed in the search for a successor to longtime senior pastor Calvin O. Butts III, who died in 2022.
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A church connected to Lucy and Lois, documented as the final two enslaved people sold in New Haven in 1825, recently held a service to honor their stories and resilience.
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The Center of Africana Studies at Central º£½Ç»»ÆÞ State University held its 31st annual conference Thursday, celebrating African strength, culture, and how people can help be an ally for the Black community.
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Sixty years after the Voting Rights Act, its protections are under threat. º£½Ç»»ÆÞ's Khalilah Brown-Dean breaks down its impact, challenges and what’s at stake.

Host and political scientist Khalilah Brown-Dean unpacks how big and small disruptions are shaping our lives.
PBS Features

A ground-breaking documentary that explores the ways in which racism is intertwined with American religion.
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NPR features

Welcome to a collection of some of NPR's best podcast episodes and features from across the Black experience.
º£½Ç»»ÆÞ aims to elevate Black voices in our coverage. We want to hear from you!