The new GBH News podcast, What is Owed?, a 7-part podcast examines reparations in Boston, nationally and internationally. The first episode, When a City Tries to Heal Itself was recently released.

Panelists:

Jerome Campbell, senior producer for the GBH News podcast, "What Is Owed?"

Saraya Wintersmith, politics reporter for GBH News, and host of the new podcast, "What Is Owed?"

Kellie Carter Jackson, Chair of the Africana Studies Department at Wellesley College, and author of, "Force and Freedom: Black Abolitionists and the Politics of Violence."

George “Chip” Greenidge, member of the Boston Task Force on Reparations and the Founder and Director of Greatest MINDS.

Phillip Martin hosts.

Nov. 17

Basic Black: Phillis in Boston

There is a new play in Boston about poet, writer and author Phillis Wheatley. Phillis in Boston centers around Wheatley returning to Boston from London in 1773, after her getting her book published. However, copies of her book are stuck on the Dartmouth--the ship that also transported tea from Britain embroiled in the Boston Tea Party conflict. The play and our episode highlight other moments of Wheatley’s life including her relationship with her enslaver, Susanna Wheatley. Performances of Phillis in Boston are at the historic Old South Meeting House. It's the same gathering place where Wheatley was a congregant. Later in the program, we also feature a series of banners in Roxbury and Dorchester that honor other notable Black women including Marita Rivero, GBH’s former Vice President and General Manager.

Panelists:

Adeola ‘Ade’ Solanke, Playwright of, "Phillis in Boston" and founder and director of Spora Stories.

Kyera Singleton, Executive Director of the Royall House and Slave Quarters in Medford.

Joshua Olumide, Actor who plays Prince Hall.

Adreyanua Jean-Louis, Actor, who plays Phillis Wheatley.

Kristen Pope hosts.

Nov. 10

Basic Black: Hispanic and Latin Culture

There are more than 800,000 Latinos who call Massachusetts their home. Some reports estimate the number is much higher. But, as we recognize the history and contributions in art, music, food, and entrepreneurship, we cannot overlook on going socioeconomic issues – from housing to putting food on the table for their families. Friday’s episode will discuss the issues, concerns, and opportunities in the Hispanic and Latino community.

Panelists:

Dr. Celina Miranda, Executive Director of the Hyde Square Task Force.

Dr. Lorna Rivera, Director of the Mauricio Gastón Institute for Latino Community Development & Public Policy at U-Mass Boston.

Beyazmin Jimenez, Director of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Culture at Northeastern University.

Betty Francisco, C-E-O of Boston Impact Initiative AND Co-Founder of Amplify Latin X.

Kristen Pope hosts.

Basic Black at the NAACP National Convention

The discussion was about affirmative action and student loan debt.

This discussion took place on July 28th, 2023 at the NAACP National Convention in Boston.

Panelists:

Renee Graham, Associate Editor and Columnist at The Boston Globe.

Traci Griffith, Director of the Racial Justice Program for the A-C-L-U of Massachusetts.

Dr. Lynn Perry Wooten, President of Simmons University. Dr. Wooten is also a member of the GBH board.

Phillip Martin, Senior Investigative Reporter for GBH News.

Tanisha Sullivan, Esq, President of NAACP Boston Branch hosts.