Black Stories. Black Truths.

Black Stories. Black Truths. is a celebration of Blackness from NPR. This podcast shares stories of joy, resilience, and empowerment. They reveal tales of worlds shifting out of struggle. Each of them is a living account of what it means to be Black today. That's the thing about being Black. It's nuanced, complex, and beautiful.

This is not a traditional podcast and doesn't have a regular host and format. Instead, it's a collection of episodes spanning NPR's catalog of podcasts. Each explores the Black experience. The programs included here are Pop Culture Happy Hour, Consider This, and It's Been a Minute. There are also episodes from Code Switch, Louder Than A Riot, and Up First.

With such a variety of shows comes a mixture of different topics. For instance, Pop Culture Happy Hour focuses on films, TV, and music. One of its episodes in this collection discusses the comedy Abbott Elementary. The podcast hosts talk about Black representation and how a sitcom can be as influential as a drama.

Code Switch is a show that explores societal issues. One of the episodes from it in Black Stories. Black Truths. discusses the Montgomery bus boycott. The hosts examine this critical moment in history. Most people might remember it through Rosa Parks' refusal to give up her seat. But the hosts reveal a tale of Black women organizing long before that happened.

Other topics on Black Stories. Black Truths. include politics, social justice, and diversity. The collective podcast is an excellent resource for people who wish to become allies. It gathers different perspectives and opinions about being Black in the US, all in one place. The listeners can use it to grow their knowledge while also helping them develop empathy. However, this is also a program for the Black community to rejoice in its culture.