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  June 9, 2022 08:53 AM

  “The State of Race” Makes Local Impact

  GBH’s The State of Race series, which has examined race and inequality in Massachusetts, is wrapping up its second season with a special show on June 22, “Black Joy.” Host Dan Lothian promises the June event will deliver some delightful surprises. We talked with him and the series’ Executive Producer Linda Polach about the impact of the program and how it has evolved since its launch in 2020 after the police murder of George Floyd.
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  19 Films to Watch to Celebrate Juneteenth

  Nearly two centuries ago, on June 19, 1865, federal troops arrived in the city of Galveston with news that Texas slaves were two-and-a-half years late in learning: They were free. Though Texas was the last U.S. state to enforce Abraham Lincoln’s 1863 declaration of emancipation – Texas was far from Northern lines, and Union troops were few – it was the first, in 1980, to observe June 19 as a holiday. Today, Juneteenth, considered the longest-running African American holiday, honors the official end of slavery in the United States and celebrates liberty and justice.
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  Lex Weaver and Taylor Blackley
  June 16, 2021 02:00 AM

  Organizers Say First Mass. Juneteenth Holiday Will Be Both Celebration And Recommitment

  Major events and gatherings are planned after a year of historic protest — and a pandemic.

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  Greater Boston Staff
  June 2, 2021 03:16 PM

  Greater Boston: ‘Violence Has Always Been A Part Of The Story’: The Legacy Of Juneteenth Today

  Historian and Harvard professor Annette Gordon-Reed joined Jim Braude to talk about the significance of the day, explored in her new book, ‘On Juneteenth,’ and growing up in Texas, where the holiday originated.

  • Race
  • Greater Boston
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  Under The Radar Staff
  June 11, 2021 03:44 PM

  Under The Radar: Celebrating Juneteenth in Boston

  On Saturday, millions of people across the U.S. will celebrate the day enslaved people in Texas discovered they were free.

  • Under the Radar
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  February 25, 2022 11:44 AM

  How Elizabeth "Mum Bett" Freeman won the lawsuit for her freedom | Basic Black | GBH News

Articles And Resources

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  Observing Juneteenth 2021: A Selection Of PBS Programming

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  FRONTLINE: Un(re)solved — A Web Interactive

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  The 1619 Project By Nikole Hannah-Jones and The New York Times

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  'Who Gets to Be Afraid in America?' by Ibram X. Kendi

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  The African Americans: Many Rivers To Cross With Henry Lewis Gates, Jr.

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  'The Case for Reparations' by Ta-Nehisi Coates

Anniversary Of The Murder Of George Floyd

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  Say His Name: Five Days For George Floyd

  The police killing of George Floyd sparked a global uprising. The epicenter was in director Cy Dodson’s Minneapolis neighborhood, where he captured an immersive observation of unrest, anger, and hope in the five days between the killing of Mr. Floyd and the announcement of charges filed against the police officers.
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  PBS NewsHour: Race Matters: America After George Floyd

  One year after police killed George Floyd, where does America go from here?
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  WORLD Channel Presents 'The Conversation Remix'

  Through three short, powerful character-driven films, we dive into how the current uprising following the murder of George Floyd is impacting communities, and how we can contribute to discussions about racial justice reform.

From GBH News

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  Saraya Wintersmith
  June 15, 2022 04:53 PM

  Boston City Council approves symbolic slavery apology

  Along with an apology, the resolution text includes a four-pronged commitment.

  • Boston City Hall
  • Boston
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  Mark Herz
  June 13, 2022 05:37 PM

  Granddaughter of Martin Luther King Jr. kicks off Boston festival ahead of Juneteenth holiday

  Yolanda Renee King, the sole grandchild of Martin Luther King Jr. and Coretta Scott King, addressed attendees of the weeklong Embrace Ideas Festival

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  Arun Rath
  June 8, 2022 07:05 PM

  Descendent of family enslaved by Harvard affiliate has doubts about university’s efforts to rectify legacy

  Jordan Lloyd called it an “important first step,” and shared the empowerment and pride she felt when she learned her ancestors’ stories.

  • Higher Ed
  • All Things Considered
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  May 21, 2021

  Basic Black: Anniversary of George Floyd Murder, What's Changed?

  The lead up to the murder of George Floyd and the year that followed his death ignited a year full of racial awakening and a quest for police reform. How much change to make life equitable for communities of color occurred?
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  Under The Radar Staff
  May 21, 2021 02:32 PM

  What's Behind The Rise In Suicides Among Black Youth?

  Is a perpetually racist environment contributing to higher suicide rates?

  • Race
  • Under the Radar
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  Hannah Uebele
  May 24, 2021 03:04 PM

  All Rev'd Up: Reflecting On One Year After George Floyd's Murder

  The Revs. Irene Monroe and Emmett G. Price III speak about Floyd's legacy and whether the country has changed.

  • Race
  • Boston Public Radio
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  Kirk Carapezza
  May 24, 2021 02:00 AM

  Coming Soon To A Campus Near You: Anti-Racism 101

  Since the murder of George Floyd, a few colleges have begun requiring students to take a course designed to root out institutional racism and implicit bias.

  • Higher Ed
  • On Campus
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  Tori Bedford
  May 3, 2021 06:00 AM

  How The Local Black Lives Matter Movement Has Evolved

  After a year of protests, some activists in Boston are no longer asking for partial defunding of the police — they want the department abolished.

  • Race
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  Meghan Smith
  May 12, 2021 01:40 PM

  Nonprofit Leadership Is Becoming More Diverse In Boston. What Took So Long?

  New leaders of color in Boston say the shift is a sign of progress and optimism, but also an indication that much work still needs to be done to close the racial leadership gap.

  • Race

The State of Race

A series of virtual forums examining race and inequality in Massachusetts, presented by GBH and The Boston Globe.

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  April 1, 2022 01:18 PM

  The State of Race: Equity in Business Ownership

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  The State of Race: Tech's Diversity Mandate

  Technology is one of Mass.'s largest and fastest growing industries, but also one of the least diverse. In the summer of 2020, tech companies pledged to create a more diverse and equitable workplace. Has anything changed 18 months later?
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  The State of Race: The Road Ahead

  It's been almost a year since the murder of George Floyd. His death sparked a movement, and in response, individuals and organizations made commitments to racial equity and justice. The recent guilty verdicts appear to signal change, but is progress being made? "The State of Race: The Road Ahead" is part of a virtual forum series co-sponsored by GBH, The Boston Globe, NAACP Boston and GBH WORLD addressing the impact of racial disparities on key social issues. Join host Dan Lothian and a panel of experts including Tanisha Sullivan, President of NAACP Boston, Dr. Jamila Lyiscott, Assistant Professor of Social Justice Education at UMASS Amherst, and Shirley Leung, Reporter for The Boston Globe.

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  Meghan Smith
  July 6, 2020 10:57 AM

  The History Of White People In America, Episode One: How America Invented Race

  WORLD Channel, in partnership with PBS’ Independent Lens, presents a new animated musical series about America’s reckoning with race and injustice. The History Of White People In America takes the audience on a journey through American history, starting in the 17th century, and in particular looks at how the crafting of the idea of the white race — of whiteness — helped shape the nation’s history, designating other groups for subjugation and having wide-ranging ramifications on social class and life experience that exist to this day.

  • Film & TV
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  Jackie Bruleigh
  July 7, 2020 12:13 PM

  The History Of White People In America, Episode Two: How America Outlawed Interracial Marriage

  WORLD Channel, in partnership with PBS’ Independent Lens, presents The History Of White People In America, a new animated musical series about America’s reckoning with race and injustice. Through the lens of American history, the show illustrates the ways that the concept of whiteness has shaped our modern reality by enforcing the subjugation and separation of people based on the color of their skin.

  • Film & TV
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  Stacy Buchanan
  July 8, 2020 12:40 PM

  The History Of White People In America, Episode Three: How America Turned Skin Color Into Power

  WORLD Channel, in partnership with PBS' Independent Lens, presents a new animated musical series about America's reckoning with race and injustice. The History Of White People In America takes the audience on a journey through American history, starting in the 17th century, and in particular looks at how the crafting of the idea of the white race — of whiteness — helped shape the nation's history, designating other groups for subjugation and having wide-ranging ramifications on social class and life experience that exists to this day.

  • Film & TV
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  Andrea Wolanin
  July 9, 2020 08:20 AM

  5 Questions With Pierce Freelon, Co-Director Of "The History Of White People In America"

  Pierce Freelon, co-director of "The History of White People in America," answers our five little questions about life, memories, and what he can't live without.
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  Meghan Smith
  July 14, 2020 01:13 PM

  Nnenna Freelon Talks With Eric Jackson On Voicing Sally Hemings In ‘The History Of White People In America’

  WORLD Channel, in partnership with PBS’ Independent Lens, presents a new animated musical series about America’s reckoning with race and injustice: The History Of White People In America. The series takes the audience on a journey through American history, starting in the 17th century, and looks at how the crafting of the idea of the white race — of whiteness — helped shape the nation’s history.

  • Film & TV

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  Bob Seay
  April 5, 2018 07:50 AM

  Remembering The James Brown Concert That Calmed Boston

  WGBH's Bob Seay remembers the legendary James Brown concert in Boston broadcast on WGBH 50 years ago.

  • 1968+50
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  Speaking and Protesting in America

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  Perspectives: Negro and the American Promise (1963)

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  1965: History Of The Negro People: Episode 5 — Free At Last

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  1987: 'The Civil War'; Interviews With Barbara J. Fields

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  1999: 'The NewsHour With Jim Lehrer' Discusses Ralph Waldo Ellison's Book, 'Juneteenth'

AAPI Community Resources

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  Asian Americans

  We're pleased to present over thirty lesson plans based on the Asian American series. You'll find this collection to include the stories behind the Chinese Exclusion Act, the incarceration of Japanese Americans during World War II, Southeast Asian refugees after the Vietnam War, Filipino American Farmworkers, the fight for civil rights and much more.
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  The Chinese Exclusion Act: Teacher's Guide

  This teacher’s guide provides materials to support the documentary film, The Chinese Exclusion Act | AMERICAN EXPERIENCE, and is designed to meet certain national history, social studies, geography, and common core standards for grades 5-12.
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  Asian American Scientists in STEM Classrooms: Increasing Inclusion And Visibility

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  Asian Americans Face a Wave of Discrimination During the Pandemic (PBS NewsHour)

  A recent string of attacks on elderly Asian Americans has brought attention to the rise of violence and harassment of Asian Americans. Just since the pandemic began, more than 3,000 anti-Asian “hate incidents” have been reported in the U.S., according to the group Stop AAPI Hate.
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  Primary Source Set: Early Chinese Immigration to the US

  This collection uses primary sources to explore early Chinese immigration to the United States. Digital Public Library of America Primary Source Sets are designed to help students develop their critical thinking skills and draw diverse material from libraries, archives, and museums across the United States. Each set includes an overview, ten to fifteen primary sources, links to related resources, and a teaching guide. These sets were created and reviewed by the teachers on the DPLA's Education Advisory Committee.
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  Anna May Wong: Unladylike2020

  Learn about actress Anna May Wong—the first Chinese American Hollywood movie star, producer and one of the most influential style icons of her time, in this resource from Unladylike2020. Throughout Wong’s career, she encountered racism and stereotyping in the roles she was offered, but in the end she found a way to flourish as an actor on her own terms starring in 60 films. Using video, discussion questions, vocabulary, teaching tips, and an in-class activity, students learn about Wong’s place in Hollywood history and how she was impacted by important events in American history, like the Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882 and anti-miscegenation laws.
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  Tye Leung Schulze: Unladylike2020

  Tye Leung Schulze became the first Chinese American woman to work for the federal government and the first Chinese American woman to vote in a U.S. election, in 1912. Learn how this inspiring woman resisted domestic servitude and an arranged child marriage to provide translation services and solace to Asian immigrant victims of human trafficking in San Francisco in this video short from Unladylike2020.
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  Margaret Chung: Unladylike2020

  In 1916, Margaret Chung became the first American-born Chinese female doctor. Throughout her career, Chung persevered against discrimination based on her race, gender, and presumed sexuality. Learn about Chung’s inspiring career in medicine and her contributions to the U.S. war effort during WWII in this video from Unladylike2020. Support materials include discussion questions, vocabulary, a “Real Heroes” comic book analysis, and research extension tips.
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  May 30, 2017

  WORLD Channel: #MyAPALife: A Filmmaker Conversation

  "Why is it important for Asian Pacific American stories to be told?"