BLACK JOY, a Rhode Island PBS Original three-part series, provides a unique perspective into how Rhode Island’s Black community draws upon joy as a source of strength. Through food, the arts, and mental health, each episodes explores the rich history, tradition, and legacy of joy and its essential role in persevering through collective hardships.
Black Joy is a local public television program presented by Rhode Island PBS
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This presentation of Black Joy combines three stories with performances by RIC students. (33m 3s)
Akeem Lloyd and Bithja Meus share their passion to empower Black youth in America. (9m 7s)
Restaurant owner Julia Broome and chef Kevin Johnson share how soul food brings them joy. (6m 47s)
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Joe Wilson Jr., Kim Pitts-Wiley, and Rudy Cabrera share how their art is a source of joy. (11m 40s)
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Black Joy is a local public television program presented by Rhode Island PBS