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		Today is Friday Jul. 04 Basic Black kicked off its 40th season on Oct. 18, 2007. All programs premiere Thursdays at 7:30pm on 2. Meet Kim McLarin Kim McLarin is the new host of the program. She is the author of three novels and is writer in residence at Emerson College in Boston. June 6, 2008 Election 2008: After the Last Primary As one of the most closely-watched Democratic primary seasons in memory comes to a close, Basic Black's Kim McLarin and Beat the Press contributor Callie Crossley co-host this LIVE special exploring Barack Obama's historic presidential nomination. More May 1, 2008 Black Communities and New Technologies How are African Americans engaging in new technologies? Guests include Linda Grisham (shown), associate professor and director of the Science in Education program at Lesley University; Patricia Hill Collins, professor of sociology at the University of Maryland; and Hiawatha Bray, technology reporter for the Boston Globe. More April 24, 2008 Eye on Education 2008 In this Eye on Education episode of Basic Black, host Kim McLarin speaks with Paul Reville the state's newly appointed Secretary of Education. Reville discusses the state's Readiness Project, the achievement gap, and preparing Massachusetts' students to compete in the global arena. More March 20, 2008 Health Check-Up with Mass. Secretary of Health The state Department of Public Health recently released a report covering a broad spectrum of health issues. In this episode Dr. JudyAnn Bigby, Secretary of the Executive Office of Health and Human Services discusses her department's findings. More Feb. 28, 2008 Author and Professor Randall Kennedy Randall Kennedy discusses his new book Sellout: The Politics of Racial Betrayal. In this conversation, Kennedy outlines his views on who is black, who speaks for the community, and who can be called a "sell out." More Feb. 21, 2008 Kenya: Working Towards Peace Kenya erupted in violence and chaos after its presidential election in late December 2007. Three members of Boston's Kenyan community discuss the reasons and possible remedies for the African nation's violent backlash. More Feb. 14, 2008 Choreographer Bill T. Jones Legendary dancer and choreographer Bill T. Jones discusses his life in the arts and the Boston premiere of his work, Chapel/Chapter. More Feb. 7, 2008 Super Tuesday and the Black Vote Wilbur Rich, professor of political science at Wellesley College, and David Bositis, political analyst for the Joint Center for Poltical and Economic Studies in Washington, D.C., analyze the results from Super Tuesday. More Jan. 31, 2008 Poet Elizabeth Alexander Elizabeth Alexander reads from American Sublime, and her latest collection, Miss Crandall's School for Young Ladies and Little Misses of Color. She discusses the importance of language and other artistic expression in the composition of a poem. More Jan. 24, 2008 Tracy Sharpley-Whiting Author Tracy Sharpley-Whiting discusses the intersection of feminism, race, and hip-hop and the ramifications of marketing images that denigrate women. More Jan. 17, 2008 Black Heroes and Icons Do we sometimes lose the true meaning of our heroes' messages? Basic Black host Kim McLarin is joined by Dale Andrews from Boston University and Davarian Baldwin from Boston College for a discussion about honoring our black heroes and icons. More Jan. 10, 2008 The Black Vote A discussion on the race to the White House. What are the predicted trends in black voting after Barack Obama's victory in Iowa? And is America ready for a black president? More Dec. 20, 2007 Poet Major Jackson Major Jackson reads from his book of poetry Hoops and discusses the inspiration behind his work as well as his thoughts on how American history has influenced the work of generations of African American poets. More Dec. 13, 2007 Author Brian Coleman In his book Check the Technique: Liner Notes for Hip-Hop Junkies, Brian Coleman recounts the stories behind the creation of hits by Public Enemy, Run-DMC, the Roots, the Fugees, and many more. More Nov. 15, 2007 Author Cora Daniels Cora Daniels discusses how the concept of ghetto has permeated popular culture and how this mind-set affects communities of color. More Nov. 8, 2007 Discriminatory Lending A conversation about racial discrimination in mortgage lending. What should you know before buying your first home? More Web Exclusive WWII Veteran James E. Guilford Jr. (10:18) James E. Guilford Jr. recounts his experience serving in the 29th Quartermaster Regiment, an African American unit of the US Army, in the Pacific theater during World War II. Nov. 1, 2007 Young Black Justice Geoff Ward, an assistant professor at the Institute on Race & Justice at Northeastern University, weighs in on the historical foundation of the juvenile justice system and how, over the last few decades, it was transformed from a method of rehabilitation to a system of punishment, especially of black youth. More Oct. 25, 2007 Black Theater Roundtable What is black theater? Three directors immersed in Boston's dramatic arts scene attempt to answer this question. More Oct. 18, 2007 Author John McWhorter Author and intellectual John McWhorter asserts his thoughts on how black America can understand and solve its cultural dilemmas and what he thinks it means to be "authentically black." More		Basic Black 2005-2007 Browse and watch the collection. 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