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 9, Season 1<br> Will Massachusetts remain safe for LGBTQ+?
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 Allston 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 to talk about 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 gives news, sits down with former Librarian of Congress, and discusses the new pope.| 26:46 -
Episode 4, Season 1<br> Is it time for the church to focus on mental health?
Paris Alston sits down with former Boston anchor and author Liz Walker,| 26:46 -
The Deep Dive: 3 Ways to Get Involved in Your Community
Take a deep dive into community: GBH's The Deep Dive shares ways to help you stay connected and get involved locally -
Episode 3, Season 1<br> Why you need to visit Boston to learn about America's Black history
An organization highlights Black Bostonians who helped make Revolutionary War history.| 26:46 -
GBH News Rooted: Showing the Full Spectrum of Black Life
Reinventing a show as beloved and seminal as Basic Black is no small task. Thankfully, after listening to the desires of Black communities across the Commonwealth, the team behind GBH News Rooted is up for it. We spoke to host Paris Alston and GBH News leaders Lee Hill and Dan Lothian about this opportunity that proved as rich as it was important. -
Episode 2, Season 1<br> “It’s a hot mess”: Michelle Singletary on tariffs, jobs and what’s next
A day does not go by without hearing about the economy.| 26:46 -
Episode 1, Season 1<br> Are we ready for the next civil rights movement?
The first discussion of the premiere episode asks whether it's time for a new civil rights movement| 26:19
