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Rooted
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Why Rep. Ayanna Pressley is pushing for reparations nowThe Trump administration is dismantling DEI programs, the Republicans control congress, and Democratic Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley says the time is right for reparations. Why now…
Black Stories, White Comfort: Who’s Still Controlling the Narrative?From Harlem Renaissance rebels to Hollywood stereotypes, Black storytelling has always been a battleground for power. Today, the pen, the lens, and the mic are finally in Black han…
Why are Black survivors still invisible in the Digital Age?Every minute, someone is abused and tech is at the center of it all. From stalking through smart devices to survivors fighting back with screenshots, this episode exposes how techn…
Who Holds the Keys? Conservatorships, Mental Health & Black Men’s AutonomyInspired by Gucci Mane’s candid Breakfast Club interview, Rooted dives deep into the complex world of conservatorships and Black men’s autonomy over their lives when living with a…
Beyond the Headlines: Who Gets to Tell America’s Story?As the political climate intensifies under the Trump administration, journalists and media leaders from historically Black-owned outlets and public media’s equity and justice units…
Edges of Empowerment: The Politics of Black HairParis speaks with a panel of experts to explore how Black haircare serves as a powerful tool for community care, social activism, and civil liberties in America. Find more content…
How to make inclusive elder care for the BIPOC LGBTQ+ community?A year after New England's first affordable, inclusive LGBTQ+ living facility is created, very few people of color are residents. Paris unpacks the inequities that the BIPOC queer…
Has Hip-Hop lost the plot?With its roots in voicing the unheard concerns of oft forgotten communities, Hip-Hop has grown into the most profitable genre in the music industry. As Notorious B.I.G. once said,…
What does 'sanctuary' mean to Black immigrants?With executive orders aimed at withholding federal funding from jurisdictions with sanctuary policies and a call from Attorney General, Pam Bondi, for several cities to comply with…
No shade, but why aren't the kids reading?Entering the 2025-2026 school year, Massachusetts, like many states, struggles with dwindling literacy rates among its youth. To better understand the issues happening in and outsi…
First. Fierce. Fearless. NPR’s First Race Correspondent Looks AheadNPR’s first national race-relations correspondent—discussed his retirement and the legacy of a career defined by fearless reporting on race, justice, and inequality. Martin, a mult…
Joy as Resistance: Embrace Con Salsa & the Power of CelebrationIn this powerful episode of GBH News Rooted, host Paris Alston sits down with Imari P. Jeffries and José C. Massó III to explore the vibrant spirit of Hispanic Heritage Month and t…
Black Women's Unemployment: The Real Recession IndicatorBlack women lose over $1 million in lifetime earnings due to pay disparities and are routinely charged more for everyday goods—just for being who they are. In The Double Tax, Anna…
Introducing RootedTrailerYou've already got the news, but have you gotten to the root of it? Join Paris Alston weekly on Rooted where she explores topics in Black culture, navigating the news through nuanc…
