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This City Was Black: New York City

This City Was Black: New York City

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Known as a rich melting pot of cultures, New York City would not be the place it is today without the contributions of Black people. The new six-part AP audio series, “This City Was Black,” mines history to explore what it means to be a Black New Yorker in 2026.

Listen to all six episodes of “This City Was Black: New York City.”

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Episodes
  • 6: This City Was Black: NYC Education
    Feb 26 2026
    “This City Was Black” is a six-part narrative audio series that traces Black history in New York City. From migration and housing to education and politics, hosts Jaylen Green and Haya Panjwani delve into the ways Black residents have made indelible contributions to New York’s culture and identity. The series aims to create a modern-day archive that informs public understanding of what it means to be a Black New Yorker.
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    9 mins
  • 5: This City Was Black: NYC Entertainment
    Feb 26 2026
    This City Was Black” is a six-part narrative audio series that traces Black history in New York City. From migration and housing to education and politics, hosts Jaylen Green and Haya Panjwani delve into the ways Black residents have made indelible contributions to New York’s culture and identity. The series aims to create a modern-day archive that informs public understanding of what it means to be a Black New Yorker.
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    14 mins
  • 4: This City Was Black: NYC Politics
    Feb 26 2026
    “This City Was Black” is a six-part narrative audio series that traces Black history in New York City. From migration and housing to education and politics, hosts Jaylen Green and Haya Panjwani delve into the ways Black residents have made indelible contributions to New York’s culture and identity. The series aims to create a modern-day archive that informs public understanding of what it means to be a Black New Yorker.
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    8 mins
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