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Friday on BPR:
We will not be at the library on Friday because of the Juneteenth federal holiday.
Press Play with Bay State Banner publisher Ron Mitchell and Marita Rivero, the former executive director of the Museum of African American History
Media maven Sue O’Connell
Live music with Women in World Jazz
WCRB’s Julia Marcus
Recent segments
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Boston Public Library Begins In-Person Service This Week Through 'BPL To Go' Program
It's like takeout, but for knowledge. -
Bob Thompson: 'Sherman's Showcase' Black History Month-Turned Juneteenth Episode Is A Comedic Celebration Worth Watching
The parody variety show filmed a Black History Month special before widespread protests for racial equality. It's as timely as ever. -
Emily Rooney On (A Lot Of) US Monuments: 'They Just Look Terrible'
The “Beat the Press” and “Greater Boston” host poked fun at a statue of Edward Everett Hale by Boston Common. -
Callie Crossley On Commemorating Juneteenth
It comes at a "fraught point, and just as people are trying to heal and respond to the horribleness of George Floyd's death," Crossley said. -
Sue O'Connell: Supreme Court LGBT Ruling Is 'Beyond Historic'
The Supreme Court ruled the prohibition on sex discrimination in employment also applies to sexual orientation and gender identity. -
Juliette Kayyem On Supreme Court DACA Decision
What happens if the Trump administration tries to rescind the policy again?
Listen to previous shows
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Best Of BPR 7/24: An Arts Education For The Modern Age & The Art Of The Perpetual Stew
Best Of BPR 7/24: An Arts Education For The Modern Age & The Art Of The Perpetual Stew -
Best Of BPR 8/03: A Treatise On MAGA Loyalty & A Local Music Roundtable
Best Of BPR 8/03: A Treatise On MAGA Loyalty & A Local Music Roundtable -
BPR Full Show 8/3: Split It or Quit It
BPR Full Show 8/3: Split It or Quit It -
BPR Full Show 7/20: Dog Hair at a Potluck
BPR Full Show 7/20: Dog Hair at a Potluck -
BPR Full Show 8/2: Another Trump Indictment
BPR Full Show 8/2: Another Trump Indictment