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Basic Black: A Look at Secure Communities; Race in the Classroom
Basic Black: A Look at Secure Communities; Race in the Classroom
Basic Black
(Originally broadcast May 18, 2012)
The Secure Communities program is now officially in place in Massachusetts, despite objections from many state officials, including Governor Deval Patrick. Under Secure Communities, fingerprints from local jails are matched against a federal immigration database; Immigration and Customs Enforcement then the local jail detain people they think are here illegally. Supporters of the program see it as a tool in the fight against crime while opponents charge that the program encourages ethnic profiling.
Later in the show, we turn the discussion to race in education. In Boston, three City Councillors are pushing for more teachers of color and the integration of black and Latino studies into the curriculum. Basic Black poses the question: does the race of a teacher matter in learning the fundamentals? On a national level, last week there was a huge controversy about an article written in the Chronicle of Higher Education which advocated for elimination of Black Studies as a course of study in colleges and universities; the author described black studies as "left-wing victimization clap-trap." 6,500 petition signatures later, the author was fired. But what were the real lessons of this episode?
Basic Black LIVE: President Obama, Same-Sex Marriage, and the Black Vote
Basic Black LIVE: President Obama, Same-Sex Marriage, and the Black Vote
Basic Black
(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?
Basic Black LIVE: President Obama, Same-Sex Marriage, and the Black Vote
Basic Black LIVE: President Obama, Same-Sex Marriage, and the Black Vote
Basic Black
(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?
Basic Black LIVE: President Obama, Same-Sex Marriage, and the Black Vote
Basic Black LIVE: President Obama, Same-Sex Marriage, and the Black Vote
Basic Black
(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?
Basic Black Live: "hipster racism" and "Think Like A Man"
Basic Black Live: "hipster racism" and "Think Like A Man"
Basic Black
(Originally broadcast May 4, 2012)
The recent hit movie Think Like A Man has gotten a lot of attention for its smart humor and beautiful actors, but there’s more to it than that. Sharp questions lie just below the surface: Is this a new look at black love in the 21st century? Why was the n-word used so freely throughout the film? Does the movie represent a more sophisticated style of “urban” filmmaking…? We’ll look at those questions and more. Also, conversations about “hipster racism” are drawing heated commentary across the internet – but what is “hipster racism?”
Our guest panelist this week is Latoya Peterson, owner and editor of Racialicious.com.
Basic Black Live: "hipster racism" and "Think Like A Man"
Basic Black Live: "hipster racism" and "Think Like A Man"
Basic Black
(Originally broadcast May 4, 2012)
The recent hit movie Think Like A Man has gotten a lot of attention for its smart humor and beautiful actors, but there’s more to it than that. Sharp questions lie just below the surface: Is this a new look at black love in the 21st century? Why was the n-word used so freely throughout the film? Does the movie represent a more sophisticated style of “urban” filmmaking…? We’ll look at those questions and more. Also, conversations about “hipster racism” are drawing heated commentary across the internet – but what is “hipster racism?”
Our guest panelist this week is Latoya Peterson, owner and editor of Racialicious.com.
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Friday 6/1/12 7:30 PM WGBH 2/HD |
Saturday 6/2/12 8:00 AM WGBH World |
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Our broadcast on Friday, July 8th at 7:30pm: Mayor William Lantigua of Lawrence, MA is the subject of a recall effort which is gaining momentum. Many in the Latino community are deeply embarrassed by the entire situation, but should they be? From the White House to the State House, should communities of color hold their leaders to a different standard?
Also, according to some writers and reviewers, race is the x-factor in the new blockbuster film X-Men First Class, which is set in 1962 during the height of the civil rights movement.
Our panel: Callie Crossley, host of The Callie Crossley Show, 89.7 WGBH Radio; Kim McLarin, assistant professor of writing, literature and publishing, Emerson College; Phillip Martin, senior investigative reporter, 89.7 WGBH Radio; Alejandra St. Guillen, executive director, Oiste; and Russell Contreras, reporter, Associated Press.
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