Growing Up Black Part 2
stories from the stage

In America, growing up Black means so many things: cultural bonds, a struggle for visibility, and all too often, unearned judgement. Tonight, storytellers share their experiences of growing up black in the US. Valerie Tutson teaches her students about Africa greatest explorer Abubakari II; U-Meleni Mhlaba-Adebo takes her son to a protest of George Floyd's death; and Harold Cox shows how fear of the police affects his everyday life. Hosted by Theresa Okokon.

Episode Duration: 26 minutes and 40 seconds

Episode Number: 409

About Stories from the Stage:

Explore the art of storytelling through interviews with the storytellers talking about their craft, their on-stage performances, and comments and stories from the audience.

Theresa Okokon and Wes Hazard host, introducing each episode's theme.


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Fri, Apr 19 5:30 A.M. Nine-To-Five     NH World (11.3)
Fri, Apr 19 11:30 A.M. Nine-To-Five     NH World (11.3)
Fri, Apr 19 2:30 P.M. Nine-To-Five     NH World (11.3)
Sun, Apr 21 10:30 A.M. Nine-To-Five     NHPBS (11.1)
Mon, Apr 22 9:30 P.M. In The Name of Justice     NH World (11.3)
Tue, Apr 23 2:30 A.M. In The Name of Justice     NH World (11.3)
Tue, Apr 23 10:30 A.M. In The Name of Justice     NH World (11.3)
Thu, Apr 25 8:30 P.M. Life Is A Laugh     NHPBS (11.1)
Fri, Apr 26 5:30 A.M. In The Name of Justice     NH World (11.3)
Fri, Apr 26 11:30 A.M. In The Name of Justice     NH World (11.3)
Fri, Apr 26 2:30 P.M. In The Name of Justice     NH World (11.3)
Sun, Apr 28 10:30 A.M. In The Name of Justice     NHPBS (11.1)
Mon, Apr 29 9:30 P.M. Life Is A Laugh     NH World (11.3)
Tue, Apr 30 2:30 A.M. Life Is A Laugh     NH World (11.3)
Tue, Apr 30 10:30 A.M. Life Is A Laugh     NH World (11.3)
Thu, May 2 8:30 P.M. Life Is A Laugh     NHPBS (11.1)


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