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Basic Black: The Legacy of Soul Train; Battling Mental Illness in Communities of Color
Arts & Culture | Health | Politics
Originally broadcast on February, 10, 2012
A conversation on the legacy of Don Cornelius and the impact of Soul Train on music, media, dance, and African American empowerment. Also, a discussion on the disparities and taboos in treating mental health in communities of color.
Basic Black - Not Just The Blues: Race and Mental Illness
Arts & Culture | Black Boston | Health
October 11, 2013
(Video available at a later date but the audio for the entire show is posted above.)
In the wake of the death of Miriam Carey, the woman who was shot to death by police after she led them on a high speed chase through Washington, DC, many questions have been raised about the state of Carey's mental health. There was also the recent tragedy of Aaron Alexis who murdered 12 people at the Navy Yard before being killed by police. Those incidents weren't related, but they both highlight the need for a further understanding of the historical and cultural aspects of mental health and communities of color.
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Basic Black: It Takes A Village - Caring For Our Elders
Arts & Culture | Black Boston | Health | Politics
November 15, 2013Baby boomers are get older, which means an increasing strain on the system of services for the elderly. But for communities of color, these problems are compounded by immense disparities in health care, economic resources, and cultural differences in caring for our elders. This week, Basic Black discusses how these differences impact our most vulnerable population.
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Basic Black: It Takes A Village - Caring For Our Elders
Arts & Culture | Black Boston | Health | Politics
November 15, 2013Baby boomers are get older, which means an increasing strain on the system of services for the elderly. But for communities of color, these problems are compounded by immense disparities in health care, economic resources, and cultural differences in caring for our elders. This week, Basic Black discusses how these differences impact our most vulnerable population.
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