Listen

There’s an intimate power in listening. The audio experiences listed here offer you the chance to hear firsthand narratives, discussions, and reflections on race. From the vibrant discussions of journalists to the in-depth explorations of historical impacts, each episode brings forth stories and perspectives that might be new to you. As you listen, consider the voices behind the stories, the emotions in their tone, and the experiences they share. Let their words paint a picture, fill your understanding, and urge you to act.

Code Switch, hosted by journalists Gene Demby and Shereen Marisol Meraji

Black Like Me, host Dr. Alex Gee 

Scene on Radio – Seeing White Series, host John Biewen and collaborator Chenjerai Kumanyika 

TED Radio Hour – Mary Bassett: How Does Racism Affect Your Health? host Guy Raz speaks with Dr. Mary T. Bassett, Director of the FXB Center for Health and Human Rights at Harvard University 

Here & Now – Without Slavery, Would The U.S. Be The Leading Economic Power? host Jeremy Hobson and author Edward BaptistNPR Morning Edition – You Cannot Divorce Race From Immigration journalist Rachel Martin talks to Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Jose Antonio Vargas