This City Was Black: New York City

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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The six-part AP audio series, “This City Was Black,” mines history to explore what it means to be a Black New Yorker in 2026. Thu, 26 Feb 2026 19:36:35 +0000 tag:audioboom.com,2026-02-26:/posts/8866933 This City Was Black: New York City This City Was Black: New York City 1: This City Was Black: NYC Migration https://audioboom.com/posts/8866923 1 This City Was Black: NYC Migration 512 false full “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. ]]> 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. 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