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Black Stories. Black Truths.
Welcome to a collection of some of NPR's best podcast episodes and features from across the Black experience. Some might make you laugh. Some might make you feel inspired. Others might make you uncomfortable. And some might make you feel all of that in the same five-minute span. This is NPR, noir.Check out the exclusive Black Stories, Black Truths merch line, and be sure to follow all of these shows for more great content, wherever you get your podcasts.
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Ratings & Reviews
4.2 stars from 76 ratings
Compassion and Empathy
Is what’s needed if we as a people want to live in a functional democracy. This podcast helps me as a privileged mediocre white male to see things through the lens of my fellow Americans, who haven’t had the same opportunity as I. I also want to comment on how interesting I find it that whenever...Read full review »
Critical American via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 04/21/24
Thank You
I really appreciate the effort taken to pull these various episodes into one compendium. I learned, I laughed, and came away with new questions. I hope there’s a second season and if not I be keeping an ear out for the talent showcased!
SvelteAbs via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 04/02/24
Awful
Just awful
No, please! via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 03/15/24
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