Produced live at WGBH Studios in Boston, Basic Black *is the longest-running program on public television focusing on the interests of people of color. The show, which was originally called *Say Brother, was created in 1968 during the height of the civil rights movement as a response to the demand for public television programs reflecting the concerns of communities of color. Each episode features a panel discussion across geographic borders and generational lines with the most current stories, interviews and commentaries.
Produced live at WGBH Studios in Boston, Basic Black *is the longest-running program on public television focusing on the interests of people of color. The show, which was originally called *Say Brother, was created in 1968 during the height of the civil rights movement as a response to the demand for public television programs reflecting the concerns of communities of color. Each episode features a panel discussion across geographic borders and generational lines with the most current stories, interviews and commentaries.
In recent years, food foraging has piqued the interests of nature enthusiasts seeking out medicinal alternatives and edible resources. Alexis Nikole Nelson aka Blackforager has amassed nearly 4 million followers on TikTok, educating and encouraging people to forage neighboring trails, woods, and within their backyards as a way to reconnect with their cultural heritage. Historical food foragers George Washington Carver and Harriet Tubman taught the skill as a means for survival. However, before you head outdoors to go foraging, learn about the health and wellness benefits of foraging and listen to the safety warnings from our guests before consuming what you foraged.
Guest Panelists:
Maria Pinto, writer, forager, and a self-proclaimed "mushroom enthusiast"
Jerel Ferguson, urban farmer, herbalist, forager, and Community Outreach Manager from Speak for the Trees in Boston.
Donna Latson Gittens hosts.