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Basic Black After The Broadcast: History Under Malcolm X's Home
Arts & Culture | Black Boston | Politics
April 1, 2016
After the broadcast, the panelists turned their attention to the beginning of the archeological dig at the site of Malcolm X’s childhood home in Roxbury (Boston, MA).
Basic Black: African American Cinema
January 27, 2017
It's award season and this year #OscarsNotSoWhite. On this week's broadcast host Callie Crossley sits down with our guest panelists to discuss 2017 Oscars nominations --standouts, surprises and snubs! Joining Callie are guest panelists Producer of the Roxbury International Film Festival, Lisa Simmons; Director and Residence at the Department of Visual Arts at Emerson College,Theodore Life Jr.; Assistant Professor at Northeastern University, Carole Bell; and Senior Investigative Reporter at WGBH News, Phillip Martin.
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Basic Black: Female Entrepreneurs of Color
Black Boston | Business | Education | Politics
This week on Basic Black speaks with female entrepreneurs of color about their businesses. The discussion also explores whether becoming an entrepreneur is a viable solution for women of color considering unemployment numbers, low wages and issues surrounding the pay gap for women of color.
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Basic Black: African American Cinema
January 27, 2017
It's award season and this year #OscarsNotSoWhite. On this week's broadcast host Callie Crossley sits down with our guest panelists to discuss 2017 Oscars nominations --standouts, surprises and snubs! Joining Callie are guest panelists Producer of the Roxbury International Film Festival, Lisa Simmons; Director and Residence at the Department of Visual Arts at Emerson College,Theodore Life Jr.; Assistant Professor at Northeastern University, Carole Bell; and Senior Investigative Reporter at WGBH News, Phillip Martin.
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Basic Black: Women Entrepreneurs
March 31, 2017
Women entrepreneurs and organizations that are helping women of color start and keep a business. Guest panelists include President and CEO of Roxbury Technology LLC, Beth Williams; Chef and Co-Founder of Mei Mei restaurant, Irene Li; CEO of MORE Advertising, Donna Lattison Gittens; and Assistant Professor at Babson College, Dr. Tina Opie.
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Basic Black: Where We Live and Vote
Arts & Culture | Black Boston | Politics
June 28, 2013
This week on Basic Black, we take a look at two major issues as we head into the summer. On the local front, the number of shootings in Boston has surpassed last year's tally. We'll talk about causes and strategies to combat the violence. In national headlines, the Supreme Court this week struck key provisions of the Voting Rights Act of 1965, a critical victory of the civil rights movement. We'll discuss the impact on upcoming elections and shaping voter turnout.
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London Bridgez and TEDx Roxbury Women 2013
Arts & Culture | Black Boston | Health | Politics
By Talia WhyteThe second annual TEDxRoxburyWomen conference was held at UMASS Boston on December 6, with a fabulous roster of local, up and coming women speakers sharing their big ideas.
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Restricted Liquor Licenses: The Restaurant Jump-Start In Your Neighborhood
Black Boston | Business | Politics
75 restricted liquor licenses will available to restaurants in underserved neighborhoods including Roxbury, Dorchester and Mattapan. What does this mean for the small business owner? How will it affect the local economy?
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For ten years the Haley House Bakery Café has been a meeting place for Roxbury residents to enjoy great food, gather as a community and build unlikely friendships and connections.
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That's A Fact: Young, Gifted, and Black
Bunker Hill Community College held the opening reception Feb. 9 for its latest exhibit “That’s a Fact: Young, Gifted and Black.” Many of the area’s best and brightest artists, filmmakers, musicians, writers and photographers were invited to display and celebrate their art.more
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