Basic Black
Produced live at the GBH Studios in Boston, Basic Black is the longest-running program on public television focusing on the interests of people of color.
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Why are Black men still the most misunderstood voters in America? (opens the original)
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For decades, Black men have been treated as one voting bloc—but the reality is far more complex. This week on Rooted , Tyree Rush sits down with Michael Bland, executive director of Black Men Vote, to unpack new research challenging some of the biggest assumptions about Black male voters. Together, they explore political independence, economic priorities, representation, voter engagement, and why so many Black men feel misunderstood by both political parties. As the 2026 midterms approach and th
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