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Basic Black; Black Science Fiction

05/21/1998

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Series

Basic Black

Program

Black Science Fiction

Program Number

2822

Series Description

THe series was formerly known as Say Brother. Series title change as of 1/8/1998. This series is black produced and is one of public television's longest-running series that is rooted in and reflects the culture, concerns, achievements and history of people of African descent. Also includes controversial issues, African American artists, and events of special interest to the African American community.

Series release date: 1/8/1998

Program Description

In this program, Basic Black will profile two of science fiction's most prolific writers and the phenomena of Black sci-fi that's gaining ground in the African American community.

Duration

00:27:18

Asset Type

Broadcast program

Media Type

Video

Genres

Magazine

Topics

Social Issues

Race and Ethnicity

Citation

Chicago: “Basic Black; Black Science Fiction,” 05/21/1998, GBH Archives, accessed December 6, 2022, http://openvault.wgbh.org/catalog/V_A6346EF49E0144AEB12A3D0375F95835.

MLA: “Basic Black; Black Science Fiction.” 05/21/1998. GBH Archives. Web. December 6, 2022. <http://openvault.wgbh.org/catalog/V_A6346EF49E0144AEB12A3D0375F95835>.

APA: Basic Black; Black Science Fiction. Boston, MA: GBH Archives. Retrieved from http://openvault.wgbh.org/catalog/V_A6346EF49E0144AEB12A3D0375F95835