Episodes
A Family’s Silent Burden: The Killing of Arthur Davis
Reggie Crawford's journey to uncover the lynching of his grandfather and the generational trauma it caused.
The Unfinished Story of Alex Manly’s “The Daily Record”
The story of Alex Manly's newspaper in Wilmington, NC, and the impact of White supremacists driving his family out of Wilmington and destroying his paper.
A Death Ruled “Justifiable”: The Killing of John Wesley Wilder
Unresolved civil rights-related case.
Checks and Royalties: The Unsung Black Roots of American Music
Exploration of how the music industry co-opted Black music and the owed reparations to Black artists for the theft of their work.
Farming in the U.S. and the Opportunities for Correcting Past Harms
Discussions about the abuse endured by farmworkers and the need for industry standards to change.
A Black Birth Doula on What Black Mothers Deserve
An interview about the high maternal death rate and healthcare disparities faced by Black mothers, and the owed reparations for their experiences.
Meet Another NASA “Hidden Figure”: Cynthia Vernón, PhD: Mathematician, Microbiologist, and NASA Trailblazer
Interview with Dr. Cynthia Vernon, one of the first Black women to work for NASA.
A Father Illustrates “The Talk” and Touches on the Debt Owed to Black Boys
Interview with cartoonist Darrin Bell about his book, "The Talk," and reparations for Black boys dealing with police brutality.
The Remarkable Journey of Josiah Henson
A reporter visits the museum of Josiah Henson and learns about his history and legacy.
Mia Anderson's Reflection on Her Ancestor Josiah Henson
Interview with Mia Anderson, Josiah Henson's descendant.
How I Learned My House Was Built on a Former Plantation
A reporter's realization that her house was built on a former plantation where Josiah Henson was enslaved.
The Fight for Eatonville, the First Official Black Town
The story of the first incorporated Black town and efforts to preserve its legacy.
Is Guaranteed Income a Stepping Stone Towards Reparations?
Exploring the concept of universal basic income as a potential bridge to reparations.
Meeting of the Minds: Josiah Henson, Harriet Tubman, and Frederick Douglass in Conversation
Recreation of a conversation between Frederick Douglas, Harriet Tubman, and Josiah Henson.