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Rooted
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How to make inclusive elder care for the BIPOC LGBTQ+ community?A year after New England's first affordable, inclusive LGBTQ+ living facility is created, very few people of color are residents. Paris unpacks the inequities that the BIPOC queer…
Has Hip-Hop lost the plot?With its roots in voicing the unheard concerns of oft forgotten communities, Hip-Hop has grown into the most profitable genre in the music industry. As Notorious B.I.G. once said,…
What does 'sanctuary' mean to Black immigrants?With executive orders aimed at withholding federal funding from jurisdictions with sanctuary policies and a call from Attorney General, Pam Bondi, for several cities to comply with…
No shade, but why aren't the kids reading?Entering the 2025-2026 school year, Massachusetts, like many states, struggles with dwindling literacy rates among its youth. To better understand the issues happening in and outsi…
First. Fierce. Fearless. NPR’s First Race Correspondent Looks AheadNPR’s first national race-relations correspondent—discussed his retirement and the legacy of a career defined by fearless reporting on race, justice, and inequality. Martin, a mult…
Joy as Resistance: Embrace Con Salsa & the Power of CelebrationIn this powerful episode of GBH News Rooted, host Paris Alston sits down with Imari P. Jeffries and José C. Massó III to explore the vibrant spirit of Hispanic Heritage Month and t…
Black Women's Unemployment: The Real Recession IndicatorBlack women lose over $1 million in lifetime earnings due to pay disparities and are routinely charged more for everyday goods—just for being who they are. In The Double Tax, Anna…
Introducing RootedTrailerYou've already got the news, but have you gotten to the root of it? Join Paris Alston weekly on Rooted where she explores topics in Black culture, navigating the news through nuanc…
