This City Was Black: New York City

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.” 

Episodes

  1. Feb 26

    This City Was Black: NYC Education

    “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.

    9 min

  2. Feb 26

    This City Was Black: NYC Entertainment

    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.

    14 min

  3. Feb 26

    This City Was Black: NYC Politics

    “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.

    8 min

  4. Feb 26

    This City Was Black: NYC Religion

    “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.

    11 min

  5. Feb 26

    This City Was Black: NYC Housing

    “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.

    10 min

  6. Feb 26

    This City Was Black: NYC Migration

    “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.

    9 min
  • 6 Episodes

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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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