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Basic Black LIVE: President Obama, Same-Sex Marriage, and the Black Vote
(Originally broadcast May 11, 2012)
President Obama surprised the world yesterday when his stance on same-sex marriage finished "evolving" and he came out in support of it. Will his position hurt or help his chances at re-election? How will it affect his relationship with black clergy? Will it alter his support in the black community?
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Basic Black Live: The Black Church, Hip Hop and Gay Marriage
Arts & Culture | Black Boston | Politics
(Originally broadcast on June 1, 2012)
From President Obama’s support of same sex marriage to the dominating influence of hip hop culture, the black church finds itself on the front page of a national conversation about its identity, relevance, and impact. Will support for Obama's presidential bid fade in the upcoming election? Has the church adequately addressed the needs of a younger generation? Is this an opportunity for new voices to emerge in the evolution of the black church?
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Basic Black After the Broadcast: The Black Church and Gay Marriage
Arts & Culture | Black Boston | Politics
(Originally streamed June 1, 2012)
With President Obama’s support of same sex marriage the black church finds itself on the front page of a national conversation about its identity, relevance, and impact. Will support for Obama's presidential bid fade in the upcoming election? Has the church adequately addressed the needs of a younger generation? Is this an opportunity for new voices to emerge in the evolution of the black church?
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Basic Black Live: The Black Church, Hip Hop and Gay Marriage
Arts & Culture | Black Boston | Politics
(Originally broadcast on June 1, 2012)
From President Obama’s support of same sex marriage to the dominating influence of hip hop culture, the black church finds itself on the front page of a national conversation about its identity, relevance, and impact. Will support for Obama's presidential bid fade in the upcoming election? Has the church adequately addressed the needs of a younger generation? Is this an opportunity for new voices to emerge in the evolution of the black church?
more
Basic Black LIVE: President Obama, Same-Sex Marriage, and the Black Vote
(Originally broadcast May 11, 2012)
President Obama surprised the world yesterday when his stance on same-sex marriage finished "evolving" and he came out in support of it. Will his position hurt or help his chances at re-election? How will it affect his relationship with black clergy? Will it alter his support in the black community?
more
Basic Black Live: Looking Ahead to Election 2012
Originally broadcast on July 6, 2012
July 6 marks four months to the day that the country will elect the president of the United States. We close this season of Basic Black with an exploration of questions going into the 2012 presidential election including:
Has African American support diminished for President Obama? How strongly has opposition to an Obama second term grown in light of the Supreme Court decision upholding the Affordable Care Act? What will be the impact of recent decisions (President Obama and Supreme Court) concerning immigration? Is Michelle Obama a secret weapon in the president’s re-election campaign arsenal? Will there be any surprises from the upcoming conventions?
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Basic Black Live - The Black Church: The Call to Heal, Serve, and Transform
Arts & Culture | Black Boston | Politics
(Originally broadcast December 14, 2012)
Black churches routinely discuss both scripture and issues like gay marriage and voter suppression,and gun violence. Today’s tragic shooting in Connecticut is a fresh reminder of the ever present violence assaulting so many black communities. What role has the black church played in dealing with the violence? We'll look at that and examine the church's influence in shaping opinion about current issues of the day.
Has the church become too political, or not political enough? Has this institution re-invented itself in order to adequately meet the challenges of changing communities around it?
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Basic Black After The Broadcast: The Black Church and The Word
(Originally streamed December 14, 2012)
After the broadcast, the panel discussion continued with a look at how the Black Church aims to meet the needs of the changing communities around it, both urban and suburban.
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Basic Black Live - The Black Church: The Call to Heal, Serve, and Transform
Arts & Culture | Black Boston | Politics
(Originally broadcast December 14, 2012)
Black churches routinely discuss both scripture and issues like gay marriage and voter suppression,and gun violence. Today’s tragic shooting in Connecticut is a fresh reminder of the ever present violence assaulting so many black communities. What role has the black church played in dealing with the violence? We'll look at that and examine the church's influence in shaping opinion about current issues of the day.
Has the church become too political, or not political enough? Has this institution re-invented itself in order to adequately meet the challenges of changing communities around it?
more
Basic Black Live: Looking Ahead to the Second Obama Administration
Arts & Culture | Black Boston | Business | Politics
January 25, 2013
President Obama officially began his second term of office on January 20th. In his inaugural address to the nation the following day, his focus was on the strengths and promises of America. In this Basic Black conversation, we explore the challenges, the goals, and the demands for the second Obama administration.
Photo: Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts administers the oath of office to President Barack Obama during the inaugural swearing-in ceremony at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., Jan. 21, 2013. (Official White House Photo by Sonya N. Hebert)
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