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Real Black History
Education

Educators say teaching Black history truthfully is their goal, not indoctrination

Real Black History takes a look at the controversy around Critical Race Theory and how some teachers are filling in the gap of what their students know about American history.

Air Date: October 29, 2021

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Kenny Gamble, right, and Leon Huff pose for a photo
Real Black History
Community

Young artists carry on the legacy of The Sound of Philadelphia

To commemorate Black Music Month, Real Black History pays homage to Gamble and Huff and looks at some local artists who are continuing their legacy.

Air Date: June 30, 2021

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Black Lives Matter protesters led by Romel Clark (center) march through Fishtown on June 2, 2020. (Layla A. Jones/WHYY)
Real Black History
Community

How reporting while Black during a summer of uprisings changed us

An episode of Real Black History provides a behind-the-scenes look at what it’s like for Black reporters covering issues that affect our own communities.

Air Date: May 26, 2021

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Angela Harrelson, right, aunt of George Floyd, talks to supporters at George Floyd Square after a guilty verdict was announced at the trial of former Minneapolis police Officer Derek Chauvin for the 2020 death of Floyd, Tuesday, April 20, 2021, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Real Black History
Community

What the Chauvin verdict does and doesn’t change about American policing

For many, justice is about more than one trial.

Air Date: April 28, 2021

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Dr. Ala Stanford speaks with reporters at Temple University's Liacouras Center
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Health

Honoring The Black Doctors COVID-19 Consortium

In this episode, we honor the BDCC and other Black women who have been out in front in caring for their communities since the start of pandemic, and throughout history.

Air Date: April 1, 2021

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Protest organizer Faith Williams
Real Black History
Community

African Americans’ fight to correct history and preserve voting rights

During Black History Month and beyond, WHYY presents “Real Black History,” a series looking at the struggle for equality.

Air Date: February 24, 2021

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