Basic Black Live: A Conversation on Black Masculinity

Arts & Culture | Black Boston | Health | Politics

(Originally broadcast May 13, 2010)  An exploration on the meaning of "black masculinity."

 

Basic Black returns October 21, 2010 with live broadcasts and a panel of the region’s sharpest observers of the current news, events, and topics impacting black communities locally and nationally. A simultaneous live stream at www.basicblack.org gives viewers the opportunity to submit comments and questions in real time during the broadcast.

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Basic Black ONLINE Exclusive: Black Masculinity - the conversation continues...

Arts & Culture | Black Boston | Health | Politics

(Originally streamed May 13, 2010)  After the broadcast our panel continued to explore the meaning of black masculinity in the 21st century.

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Basic Black Live: A Conversation on Black Masculinity

Arts & Culture | Black Boston | Health | Politics

(Originally broadcast May 13, 2010)  An exploration on the meaning of "black masculinity."

 

Basic Black returns October 21, 2010 with live broadcasts and a panel of the region’s sharpest observers of the current news, events, and topics impacting black communities locally and nationally. A simultaneous live stream at www.basicblack.org gives viewers the opportunity to submit comments and questions in real time during the broadcast.

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Basic Black Live: A Conversation on Black Masculinity

Arts & Culture | Black Boston | Health | Politics

(Originally broadcast May 13, 2010)  An exploration on the meaning of "black masculinity."

 

Basic Black returns October 21, 2010 with live broadcasts and a panel of the region’s sharpest observers of the current news, events, and topics impacting black communities locally and nationally. A simultaneous live stream at www.basicblack.org gives viewers the opportunity to submit comments and questions in real time during the broadcast.

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Tracy Sharpley-Whiting

Arts & Culture | Business | Politics

Author Tracy Sharpley-Whiting discusses her book, Pimps Up, Ho's Down which explores the intersection of feminism, race, and hip-hop and the ramifications of marketing images that denigrate women.pimps

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Basic Black Live: Michelle Obama and Election 2012

Arts & Culture | Politics

(Originally broadcast on November 18, 2011)

This Basic Black conversation is a focus on First Lady Michelle Obama, (and the significance of having a woman of color in that role), as well as what we can expect in regards to her participation in the 2012 election. Related to the 2012 election, we'll also take a look at African Americans and the use of social media.


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Basic Black After The Broadcast: Social Media, Occupy, & Hip Hop in the Academy

Arts & Culture | Black Boston | Politics

(Originally streamed November 18, 2011)

After the broadcast the conversation continued to explore how African Americans are using social media, the changes in hip hop culture, and the Occupy Movement. 

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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?

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