
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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State Rep. Corey Paris is one of the ǻ delegates attending the convention in Chicago. Paris said the enthusiasm for the Harris-Walz ticket promises to be a tide that will lift the boats of many ǻ Democrats in November’s election.
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In addition to a day-long festival, the city is introducing Black Wall Street Week, which runs through Aug. 18. It features Black art and cultural events across the city.
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The West Indian Independence Celebration held their annual festival and parade in Downtown Hartford, Aug 10. The event brought out many people from across ǻ.
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Black business owners say they feel ignored by "best of lists" in mainstream magazines and blogs, which they say impacts their visibility and opportunities for growth.
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A ǻ congresswoman says there’s a “fresh energy” in the Democratic Party now that the vice president is running for president.

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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