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AfroPoP: The Ultimate Cultural Exchange Season 16: Episode 1- Commuted

Season 16’s opening episode film, Commuted, traces Danielle Metz’s journey to find purpose and love, and to confront the wounds of incarceration that linger after release from prison.

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Charlyn Griffith-Oro, Jeannine Kayembe-Oro

The Aunties shares the story of Black land stewards & culture bearers Donna Dear and Paulette Greene. Told alongside the lands of The Underground Railroad, this historic tale also interweaves the indelible legacies of Harriet Tubman and Mt. Pleasant Acres Farms.

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In Light of Recent Events …

I’m currently on vacation. But in light of the recent events, I felt I needed to speak to you directly...

The Cost of Cowardice

Despite millions of Americans' please to preserve public media, Congress and the Senate opted to defund it...

The Power of Partnerships

You know who your REAL friends are when the going gets tough. Black Public Media is fortunate to have A LOT of powerful partnerships with friends — old and new...
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