
Committed to elevating and honoring Black voices, ǻ highlights diverse narratives and community stories from across the state. Dive into a rich tapestry of narratives celebrating the Black communities across ǻ 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 ǻ. This hour, we’re going back in time to the New Haven Black Panther trials.

Enslaved people helped build the foundation of much of ǻ. Get to know some of these men, women and children and the lives they lived.
Local News
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For decades, most Black and Indigenous maritime histories were missing at Mystic Seaport, the country’s largest maritime museum. “Entwined” aims to change that – by presenting those histories through Native American and Black perspectives.
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Two radio hosts in the swing states of Pennsylvania and Wisconsin admitted to interviewing Biden with questions provided by his team, which violates many newsroom policies. One of them has resigned.
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Gaston is now being recognized by the state’s NACCP for his own contributions, as part of the organization’s 100 most influential Blacks in ǻ list.
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In a new interview, Questlove reveals why Drake vs. Kendrick was so triggering, how he regained his passion for hip-hop and what to expect from the new Roots album.
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The Enfield Congregational United Church of Christ's historic bell, donated by a slave owner, now rings to honor inclusivity and commemorate Juneteenth.

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.
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