Paris Alston hosts this weekly series that serves up Black intellect, culture and joy. GBH News Rooted is based in Boston, Massachusetts with a perspective that ranges from communities around the corner to issues and ideas resonating across the globe. This is the place to hear from people who make the news and people who make sense of the news — including you.
Previously Say Brother, and then Basic Black, this new iteration of the longest-running weekly program on public television focusing on people of color was launched with the help of community listening sessions across Massachusetts.
Find GBH News Rooted on the GBH News YouTube channel. You can also watch GBH News Rooted Tuesdays at 7:30 pm and Sundays at 12:30 pm on GBH 2, Fridays at 7:30 pm on GBH 44, and below on gbh.org.
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Episode 15, Season 1<br> A night of music and culture with Farayi Malek
Boston-based vocalist Farayi Malek joins Paris Alston for a special jazz performance.| 26:46 -
Episode 14, Season 1<br> Rooted Remembers: Alice Walker
Paris Alston revisits a conversation with Alice Walker, acclaimed author of The Color Purple.| 26:46 -
Episode 13, Season 1<br> Rooted Remembers: Thurgood Mashall
Paris Alston looks back at the life and legacy of the late Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall.| 26:46 -
Episode 12, Season 1<br> Rooted Remembers: Bill Russell
Paris Alston looks back at the life of legendary Celtics player Bill Russell.| 26:46 -
Episode 11, Season 1<br> Massachusetts residents celebrate Cape Verde Independence Day
Communities across Massachusetts celebrate 50 years of independence for Cape Verde.| 26:46 -
Episode 10, Season 1<br> What happens if you can’t repay your student loans?
Paris Alston sits down with a panel of education experts to discuss the college debt crisis.| 26:46 -
Episode 9, Season 1<br> Will Massachusetts remain safe for LGBTQ+ people?
Paris Alston sits down with activists to discuss the future of LGBTQ+ people in Massachusetts.| 26:46 -
Episode 8, Season 1<br> How can journalism gain the trust of diverse communities?
Paris Alston speaks with a professor and a panel of local journalists about trust in journalism.| 26:46 -
Episode 7, Season 1<br> Five years after George Floyd's murder 72% of Americans say nothing has changed
A panel of local activists discuss what's changed five years after the murder of George Floyd.| 26:46 -
Episode 6, Season 1<br> Fired Librarian of Congress on losing Black history during Trump 2.0
Paris Alston sits down with 14th Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden and discusses the new pope.| 26:46
