Episodes
The team behind Hulu’s ‘UnPrisoned’ share the experiences from their personal lives that have helped them bring the show to life. And, a tribute to Harry Belafonte.
Published 05/04/23
How tough abortion limits are leaving Black lives in the balance, and could exacerbate known disparities in prenatal outcomes.
Published 04/27/23
As Jackson, MS faces the nation's highest homicide rate, the state has expanded its powers over the capital — leaving many of Jackson's Black residents concerned.
Published 04/20/23
This is a story all about how The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air got flipped-turned upside down.
Published 04/13/23
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Published 04/11/23
As a preview for Into America listeners, here’s a sneak peek from a special new episode of Truthers: Tiffany Dover Is Dead*, an NBC News podcast about misinformation and conspiracy theories. Nine months after the series ended without landing an on-the-record interview with its subject, Tiffany Dover speaks out for the first time. In this clip, she shares her side of the story and why we haven’t heard from her until now. Follow the podcast to listen to this episode or catch up on the whole...
Published 04/10/23
A police officer killed LaKeith Smith’s friend. But LaKeith is the one serving time.
Published 04/06/23
The East Palestine derailment has drawn attention to environmental crises. But Black communities that have faced similar issues for decades still feel ignored.
Published 03/30/23
Florida’s Stop WOKE Act hasn’t stopped this history tour.
Published 03/23/23
Three years after Breonna Taylor’s death, a federal investigation revealed widespread abuse and discrimination in Louisville's police department.
Published 03/16/23
More than thirty years since the artist’s passing, Jean-Michel Basquiat’s dazzling legacy is finally coming into the light. How a new exhibition is sharing that light across the country.
Published 03/09/23
In part five “Street Disciples,” how hip-hop could wield its power in America over the next 50 years. And, a love letter to hip-hop.
Published 03/02/23
In part four of “Street Disciples,” rappers become CEOs, and hip-hop makes it to the White House.
Published 02/23/23
In part three of “Street Disciples,” hip-hop goes gangsta, drawing new fans and new foes.
Published 02/16/23
In part two of “Street Disciples,” how 1982’s “The Message” pushed hip-hop to get political and fight the power. And the growth of the culture through fashion, dance, and graffiti.
Published 02/09/23
Part one of “Street Disciples: Politics, Power, and the Rise of Hip-Hop,” a Black history series.
Published 02/02/23
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Published 01/27/23
As we revisit our “Reconstructed” series, we’re closing out with the story of how the movement built in memory of Trayvon Martin is part of the ongoing fight to force America to make good on its promises of freedom.
Published 01/26/23
In part three of our “Reconstructed" series, how faith carried Black people through the Reconstruction era and pushes us toward freedom today.
Published 01/19/23
The New Orleans neighborhood of Tremé was torn apart by an expressway in the 60s. Now, the community is trying to right the wrongs of the past.
Published 01/17/23
How the newly freed reunited acquired land and built communities. And a group of Black families currently starting their own town in Georgia.
Published 01/12/23
We’re revisiting “Reconstructed.” In episode one: the rise of Black political power, told through the amazing story of Robert Smalls, who escaped slavery and became a war hero and congressman.
Published 01/05/23
It’s time again to close out the year by checking in on past guests from the show.
Published 12/29/22
In the spirit of the holiday season, let’s take a deep dive into some of the best and most influential Black Christmas songs.
Published 12/22/22
Trymaine Lee has asked enough questions for the year; he’s ready to answer some of yours. It’s time for a listener mailbag episode!
Published 12/15/22