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Get Married
Get Married
Air date: 07-31-2012 Watch
http://video.pbs.org/widget/partnerplayer/2262386987/?player=WGBY-PBS&w=512&h=288&chapterbar=true&autoplay=false It seems like now a days it’s hard to find black folk who are ready and willing to say I do, at least that’s what all the media coverage about single black women says. Is this a generational issue or are black folk allergic too long term commitment? Or are they just committing in different ways... /episodes/get/5726 /episode/5726 Black Folk Don't: Get Married /episode-player/5726
Commit Suicide
Commit Suicide
Air date: 07-24-2012 Watch
http://video.pbs.org/widget/partnerplayer/2259996165/?player=WGBY-PBS&w=512&h=288&chapterbar=true&autoplay=false Suicide usually isn’t an option for black folks, especially since there is a whole host of reasons why our mortality rate is so high, but is this always true? Given some recent high-profile suicides and apparent suicides in the black community, is there more room to have this discussion now? /episodes/get/5722 /episode/5722 Black Folk Don't: Commit Suicide /episode-player/5722
Do Atheism
Do Atheism
Air date: 07-17-2012 Watch
http://video.pbs.org/widget/partnerplayer/2257194275/?player=WGBY-PBS&w=512&h=288&chapterbar=true&autoplay=false When was the last time you met a black atheist? Let’s expand our minds and ideas and listen to a couple of folks who challenge this long-held belief. PLEASE NOTE: Sensitive Topic /episodes/get/5723 /episode/5723 Black Folk Don't: Do Atheism /episode-player/5723
Have Eating Disorders
Have Eating Disorders
Air date: 07-10-2012 Watch
http://video.pbs.org/widget/partnerplayer/2254504623/?player=WGBY-PBS&w=512&h=288&chapterbar=true&autoplay=false What is the danger in assuming that black folk don’t have issues with their body? What happens when there is no room for discussion for black folk to discuss eating disorders? Or maybe black folk don’t actually have any eating disorders? Where does stereotype end and truth begin? /episodes/get/5729 /episode/5729 Black Folk Don't: Have Eating Disorders /episode-player/5729
Camp
Camp
Air date: 07-03-2012 Watch
http://video.pbs.org/widget/partnerplayer/2252316528/?player=WGBY-PBS&w=512&h=288&chapterbar=true&autoplay=false The great outdoors seems to be the last frontier when it comes to Black People. What’s keeping us from engaging with Mother Nature? What’s so tough about roughing it for Black Folk? Or are we just doing it in secret, or in camouflage hats? Tune in and find out. /episodes/get/5721 /episode/5721 Black Folk Don't: Camp /episode-player/5721
NOLA Special
NOLA Special
Air date: 06-26-2012 Watch
http://video.pbs.org/widget/partnerplayer/2250489452/?player=WGBY-PBS&w=512&h=288&chapterbar=true&autoplay=false New Orleans, Louisiana, (NOLA) has a rich and exciting history of culture and struggle. This episode focuses on the stories of the New Orleanians featured in this season, their hopes and experiences of their beloved home. /episodes/get/5730 /episode/5730 Black Folk Don't: NOLA Special /episode-player/5730
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Do Yoga
Do Yoga
Are black folk less likely to want to downward dog than other folk? Or has the culture of yoga gotten too corporate for black folk? Maybe black folk are actually doing and teaching yoga in new and unexpected places.
Air date: 04/02/2012
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http://video.pbs.org/widget/partnerplayer/2250457909/?player=WGBY-PBS&w=512&h=288&chapterbar=true&autoplay=false Are black folk less likely to want to downward dog than other folk? Or has the culture of yoga gotten too corporate for black folk? Maybe black folk are actually doing and teaching yoga in new and unexpected places. /episodes/get/5725 /episode/5725 Black Folk Don't: Do Yoga /episode-player/5725
NOLA Special
NOLA Special
New Orleans, Louisiana, (NOLA) has a rich and exciting history of culture and struggle. This episode focuses on the stories of the New Orleanians featured in this season, their hopes and experiences of their beloved home.
Air date: 06/26/2012
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http://video.pbs.org/widget/partnerplayer/2250489452/?player=WGBY-PBS&w=512&h=288&chapterbar=true&autoplay=false New Orleans, Louisiana, (NOLA) has a rich and exciting history of culture and struggle. This episode focuses on the stories of the New Orleanians featured in this season, their hopes and experiences of their beloved home. /episodes/get/5730 /episode/5730 Black Folk Don't: NOLA Special /episode-player/5730
Swim
Swim
What is keeping Black Folk out of the water, lakes, pools, swimming holes? Let?s get our hair wet to ask Why Black Folk Don?t Swim, or do they?
Air date: 06/26/2012
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http://video.pbs.org/widget/partnerplayer/2250396016/?player=WGBY-PBS&w=512&h=288&chapterbar=true&autoplay=false What is keeping Black Folk out of the water, lakes, pools, swimming holes? Let?s get our hair wet to ask Why Black Folk Don?t Swim, or do they? /episodes/get/5731 /episode/5731 Black Folk Don't: Swim /episode-player/5731
Camp
Camp
The great outdoors seems to be the last frontier when it comes to Black People. What?s keeping us from engaging with Mother Nature? What?s so tough about roughing it for Black Folk? Or are we just doing it in secret, or in camouflage hats? Tune in and find out.
Air date: 07/03/2012
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http://video.pbs.org/widget/partnerplayer/2252316528/?player=WGBY-PBS&w=512&h=288&chapterbar=true&autoplay=false The great outdoors seems to be the last frontier when it comes to Black People. What?s keeping us from engaging with Mother Nature? What?s so tough about roughing it for Black Folk? Or are we just doing it in secret, or in camouflage hats? Tune in and find out. /episodes/get/5721 /episode/5721 Black Folk Don't: Camp /episode-player/5721
Have Eating Disorders
Have Eating Disorders
What is the danger in assuming that black folk don?t have issues with their body? What happens when there is no room for discussion for black folk to discuss eating disorders? Or maybe black folk don?t actually have any eating disorders? Where does stereotype end and truth begin?
Air date: 07/10/2012
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http://video.pbs.org/widget/partnerplayer/2254504623/?player=WGBY-PBS&w=512&h=288&chapterbar=true&autoplay=false What is the danger in assuming that black folk don?t have issues with their body? What happens when there is no room for discussion for black folk to discuss eating disorders? Or maybe black folk don?t actually have any eating disorders? Where does stereotype end and truth begin? /episodes/get/5729 /episode/5729 Black Folk Don't: Have Eating Disorders /episode-player/5729
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