# IN THE WAKE TV
> Centering Black Life Always: Rooted Locally. Connected Regionally. Relevant Nationally.
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## Pages
- [About Us](https://www.inthewake.tv/about.md) - IN THE WAKE TV is a people-powered media co-op centering Black life through news, culture, documentaries, and live coverage. We are a people-powered platform centering Black life. Rooted Locally. Connected Regionally. Relevant Nationally. Our newsroom investigates the root causes of systemic harm—f…
- [Black House Black Joy](https://www.inthewake.tv/blackhouseblackjoy.md)
- [Boston, MA](https://www.inthewake.tv/boston.md)
- [Behind the Scenes](https://www.inthewake.tv/bts.md)
- [CULTURE & SOCIETY](https://www.inthewake.tv/cas.md) - Our cultural and society coverage records how our communities heal, create, and fight back.
- [Espanol](https://www.inthewake.tv/espanol.md)
- [IN THE WAKE TV x Flint MI](https://www.inthewake.tv/flint.md) - FROM THE IN THE WAKE TEAM We are deeply grateful for the opportunity to broadcast on WJRT ABC Flint during our Special Paid Programming slot on Sundays at 11:30 AM, a vital platform that allows us to bring our mission directly to the community. We are fiercely committed to amplifying authentic Blac…
- [(Untitled)](https://www.inthewake.tv/home.md) - IN THE WAKE TV: Rooted Locally. Connected Regionally. Relevant Nationally.
- [Impact: The Ripple Effect](https://www.inthewake.tv/impact-the-ripple-effect.md) - We intentionally build relationships that strengthen communities—not just our organization. Follow the impact.
- [IN THE WAKE TV Accessibility Statement](https://www.inthewake.tv/in-the-wake-tv-accessibility.md) - At IN THE WAKE TV, we are deeply committed to digital inclusion, equity, and representation. For us, accessibility isn't just a legal checkbox—it is a core component of cultural preservation and community care. We believe our stories, culture, and digital spaces should be seamlessly available to ev…
- [IN THE WAKE OF JAZZ](https://www.inthewake.tv/jazz.md)
- [Root Cause](https://www.inthewake.tv/justice.md)
- [About Membership](https://www.inthewake.tv/membership.md) - We maintain two distinct membership classes that work interdependently to sustain our ecosystem: 🛠️ Worker Members and 🌱Community Members
- [The Great City of Newark, NJ](https://www.inthewake.tv/newark.md)
- [(Untitled)](https://www.inthewake.tv/news.md) - IN THE WAKE TV Our journalism is built on three foundational lenses — radical frameworks for understanding how power operates against Black and Indigenous communities. SUPPORT INDEPENDENT REPORTING TODAY Your support is vital to sustain and grow Democracy Now! Monthly donations provide Democracy No…
- [My mayor Muslim, my bagel Jewish, my Christian Dior, Knicks in four.](https://www.inthewake.tv/nyc.md)
- [Streams](https://www.inthewake.tv/on-air-stream-2.md)
- [Privacy Policy](https://www.inthewake.tv/privacy-policy.md) - At In The Wake TV, we are committed to protecting your privacy. This policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our platform, use our app, or engage with our content.
- [Transparency Hub](https://www.inthewake.tv/transparency-hub.md) - Welcome to the central transparency repository for IN THE WAKE TV. As a 501(c)(3) people-powered media co-op centering Black life, our editorial independence and financial integrity are anchored by our community. We believe total funding transparency is an essential extension of public interest jou…
- [Tribeca Film Festival 2026](https://www.inthewake.tv/tribeca.md)

## Posts
- [1978 BMCC Students "Invest in Us" March Intercepts a Presidential Visit for Educational Equity](https://www.inthewake.tv/1978-bmcc-students-invest-in-us-march-intercepts-a-presidential-visit-for-educational-equity.md) - The 1978 demand for fully funded accessible higher education directly mirrors ongoing organizing around tuition hikes, debt relief, and public resources across Newark, Philadelphia, Detroit, and Brooklyn.
- [Martín "Tito" Pérez: The Artist, the Congas, and the Demand for Truth in East Harlem](https://www.inthewake.tv/martin-tito-perez-the-artist-the-congas-and-the-demand-for-truth-in-east-harlem.md) - The demand for transparency regarding deaths in custody and the protection of street artists in 1974 Manhattan mirrors ongoing fights for community safety across Newark, Philadelphia, Detroit, and Brooklyn.
- [How 1965 Puerto Rican Organizers Bound Local Safety to Homeland Liberation](https://www.inthewake.tv/how-1965-puerto-rican-organizers-bound-local-safety-to-homeland-liberation.md) - Connecting 1965 Manhattan to current news in Puerto Rico highlights how the pursuit of self-determination remains a continuous, living movement across regions.
- [On Porch Stoops and Corner Stores, South Ward Neighbors Shape the Conversation in Newark](https://www.inthewake.tv/on-porch-stoops-and-corner-stores-south-ward-neighbors-shape-the-conversation-in-newark.md) - Prioritizing face-to-face dialogue honors the expertise of long-time residents who know their streets better than any policy paper ever could.
- [Prospect Park West, 1970: Culture, Protest, and the West Indian Day Parade](https://www.inthewake.tv/prospect-park-west-1970-culture-protest-and-the-west-indian-day-parade.md) - In a city where Black and immigrant working-class families faced systemic hurdles, Carnival served a dual purpose—it was both a cultural homecoming and an active public forum for neighborhood advocacy.
- [1970 East LA Chicano Organizers Standing Against Vietnam Draft](https://www.inthewake.tv/1970-east-la-chicano-organizers-standing-against-vietnam-draft.md) - This was more than an anti-war rally; it was an act of cross-community solidarity. The disproportionate burden placed on working-class families in 1970 mirrors ongoing fights for economic justice, draft equity, and community resources across Newark, Detroit, Philadelphia, and New York.
- [Los Angeles Ribbon Cuttings and Asphalt: The Human Cost of Mid-Century Highways](https://www.inthewake.tv/los-angeles-ribbon-cuttings-and-asphalt-the-human-cost-of-mid-century-highways.md) - As federal and state infrastructure programs expanded, planners routinely routed highways directly through Black and Brown neighborhoods, treating established communities as clearable space for suburban commute lines.
- [Waltham, 1976: Beyond the Ceremonial Podium—Barbara Jordan’s Call to Refuse Silence](https://www.inthewake.tv/waltham-1976-beyond-the-ceremonial-podium-barbara-jordans-call-to-refuse-silence.md) - Addressing the graduating class during a period of national disillusionment, Congresswoman Jordan cut through standard graduation platitudes with a direct question: "Why have you stopped speaking? Don't be quiet while people are eroding the foundations of this country."
- [Boston, 1974: How Roxbury Reclaimed Power During African Liberation Month](https://www.inthewake.tv/boston-1974-how-roxbury-reclaimed-power-during-african-liberation-month.md) - Looking back at May 1974 in Roxbury reminds us that local organizing has long carried a broad vision.
- [Pepsi, Knickerbocker Ice, and the Working Families Navigating NYC's 1950's Inflation](https://www.inthewake.tv/pepsi-knickerbocker-ice-and-the-working-families-navigating-nycs-1950s-inflation.md) - The names of the corporate giants, the origin of the immigrants, and the mechanisms of automation change across decades, but the underlying struggle for working families remains the exact same today.
- [Organizers and Communities Blueprint the Next Chapter of Civil Rights at the 2026 NAN Convention](https://www.inthewake.tv/organizers-and-communities-blueprint-the-next-chapter-of-civil-rights-at-the-2026-nan-convention.md) - Reported by Antoinette Montague and executive produced by Jamara Wakefield for IN THE WAKE TV, capturing the real voices, urgent priorities, and collective determination shaping the current state of the movement.
- [From Hell’s Kitchen to Broadway: Alicia Keys Traces the Neighborhood That Shaped Her](https://www.inthewake.tv/from-hells-kitchen-to-broadway-alicia-keys-traces-the-neighborhood-that-shaped-her.md) - Alicia Keys: Girl From Hell’s Kitchen reminds us that behind every national icon is a local street.
- [Thai James is Redefining Who Belongs in Yoga](https://www.inthewake.tv/thai-james-is-redefining-who-belongs-in-yoga.md) - Melissa Rose Cooper sits down with Thai James to explore his 20-year journey on the yoga mat.
- [God on Wheels: How Dr. Felecia Pullen and The Pillars Are Bringing Radical Sanctuary to Harlem](https://www.inthewake.tv/god-on-wheels-how-dr-felecia-pullen-and-the-pillars-are-bringing-radical-sanctuary-to-harlem.md) - Watch the full conversation with Jamara Wakefield and Dr. Felecia Pullen to see how radical care is actively restoring wellness and connection in Harlem.
- [Standing for Equity at Rochdale Village: How Queens Organizers Demanded Inclusion](https://www.inthewake.tv/standing-for-equity-at-rochdale-village-how-queens-organizers-demanded-inclusion.md) - Queens residents refused to accept a reality where Black workers were barred from building housing in their own neighborhood.
- [A Miracle of Brotherhood: Dr. Yusef Salaam and Korey Wise Reflect on Survival, Memory, and Truth](https://www.inthewake.tv/a-miracle-of-brotherhood-dr-yusef-salaam-and-korey-wise-reflect-on-survival-memory-and-truth.md) - Through their own words, Salaam and Wise describe the 'miracle' of their enduring bond.
- [60 Years of Jazz in the Garden](https://www.inthewake.tv/60-years-of-jazz-in-the-garden.md) - Sixty years of music, memory, and shared joy on the garden lawn. When music hits right, it doesn't just entertain—it holds space for history, emotion, and community connection. At the Newark Museum of Art’s milestone 60th Anniversary Jazz in the Garden, the jazz community gathered for an unforgetta…
- [The Undeniable Legacy of Norma Miller](https://www.inthewake.tv/the-undeniable-legacy-of-norma-miller.md) - In the heart of Harlem, when the jazz was hot and the energy was electric, a young girl stepped onto the Savoy Ballroom floor and changed American culture forever.
- [Beyond Cosmetic Inclusion: How Stevenson Gallery Champions Artist Sovereignty](https://www.inthewake.tv/beyond-cosmetic-inclusion-how-stevenson-gallery-champions-artist-sovereignty.md) - At Frieze NYC, IN THE WAKE TV Founder and journalist Jamara Wakefield speaks with Stevenson directors and curators Sinazo Chiya and Lerato Bereng
- [Boston Soundscapes: The Beat Explorers Redefine "Trap Jazz"](https://www.inthewake.tv/boston-soundscapes-the-beat-explorers-redefine-trap-jazz.md) - In Boston’s evolving music scene, The Beat Explorers are carving out a distinct, genre-bending space. Self-described as "trap jazz," the collective blends the improvisational depth of traditional jazz with the heavy, modern rhythms of trap music, capturing the creative energy driving the city's nei…
- [Carrying the Sound: Celebrating Louis Armstrong’s 125th Birthday](https://www.inthewake.tv/carrying-the-sound-celebrating-louis-armstrongs-125th-birthday.md) - “My whole life has been happiness. Through all the misfortunes… I did not plan anything. Life was there for me, and I accepted it. And life, whatever came out, has been beautiful to me and I love everybody.” – Louis Armstrong
- [Memory, Lineage, and the Table We Share: Why Pittsburgh’s Jazz Festival Matters for The Culture](https://www.inthewake.tv/memory-lineage-and-the-table-we-share-why-pittsburghs-jazz-gathering-matters-for-the-culture.md) - When playwright August Wilson documented Black life, he anchored his work in the belief that history, humor, struggle, and imagination are best understood through the everyday cadences and lived experiences of real people. Inside the Pittsburgh institution bearing his name, that living archive cont…
- [Creatives Gather in SoHo to Celebrate _BY.ALEXANDER’s Sonic Journey and Cultural Anchor](https://www.inthewake.tv/creatives-gather-in-soho-to-celebrate-_by-alexanders-sonic-journey-and-cultural-anchor.md) - Before crafting multi-diamond-selling records for global icons like Rihanna, Dr. Dre, and Nicki Minaj, _BY.ALEXANDER was forging a distinct creative path rooted in story, sound, and community. Now, that sonic universe stands fully on its own.
- [City Hall, 1952: Robert Moses and City Officials Plan 'Slum Clearance'—While Families Fight to Remain Rooted](https://www.inthewake.tv/city-hall-1952-robert-moses-and-city-officials-plan-slum-clearance-while-families-fight-to-remain-rooted.md) - In June 1952, city leaders gathered inside New York City Hall to map out the future of urban development. Using sanitized institutional language like "slum clearance," committee members made decisions that would ultimately uproot tens of thousands of working-class Black, Brown, and immigrant famili…
- [Morningside Heights, 1972: Shirley Chisholm Challenges Educators to Build Classrooms for Liberation](https://www.inthewake.tv/morningside-heights-1972-shirley-chisholm-challenges-educators-to-build-classrooms-for-liberation.md) - On February 18, 1972—just weeks after launching her historic presidential campaign—Congresswoman Shirley Chisholm stepped into Teachers College at Columbia University.
- [New York City, 1975: Beyond 'Fear City'—How Working-Class Families Navigated Fear Mongering and Fiscal Crisis](https://www.inthewake.tv/new-york-city-1975-beyond-fear-city-how-working-class-families-navigated-fear-mongering-and-fiscal-crisis.md) - Recorded on June 13, 1975, this 10-minute WNYC-TV broadcast captures City Council leaders—including Queens Council Member Archie Spigner and Council President Paul O'Dwyer—debating the fallout of the "Fear City" campaign.
- [111th Street & Lexington Ave, 1970: The Young Lords and East Harlem Neighbors Reclaim a Sanctuary for Care](https://www.inthewake.tv/111th-street-lexington-ave-1970-the-young-lords-and-east-harlem-neighbors-reclaim-a-sanctuary-for-care.md) - The story of the People’s Church is an East Harlem story, but its heartbeat belongs to every neighborhood from Newark to Detroit, where neighbors continue to look out for one another and reclaim local spaces.
- [Denise Oliver-Vélez, Pioneering Young Lord & Black Panther, Dies at 78](https://www.inthewake.tv/denise-oliver-velez-pioneering-young-lord-black-panther-dies-at-78.md) - DENISE OLIVER-VELEZ: "I think that what is so revolutionary about the Young Lords was we created a bridge. We broke down a lot of barriers between groups that were dealing with their individual communities."
- [Jazz as a Living Practice of Freedom](https://www.inthewake.tv/jazz-as-a-living-practice-of-freedom.md) - Jazz isn’t a museum piece—it’s a map of struggle and possibility.
- [City of Flint holds press conference on Canadian Wildfire Smoke and Air Quality Concerns](https://www.inthewake.tv/city-of-flint-holds-press-conference-on-canadian-wildfire-smoke-and-air-quality-concerns.md)
- [Sustaining the Fabric of Downtown Newark: Neighbors and Leaders Celebrate Decades of Community and Labor at Hobby’s Deli](https://www.inthewake.tv/sustaining-the-fabric-of-downtown-newark-neighbors-and-leaders-celebrate-decades-of-community-and-labor-at-hobbys-deli.md) - A business story in our communities is never just about commerce—it is about ownership, labor, and community wealth.
- [ROOT CAUSE: Investigating the Root Cause and Aftermath of System Harm](https://www.inthewake.tv/root-cause-investigating-the-root-cause-and-aftermath-of-system-harm.md) - IN THE WAKE TV presents ROOT CAUSE: Investigating the Root Cause and Aftermath of System Harm
- [A Masterclass in Rhythm with Drummer Nikki Glaspie](https://www.inthewake.tv/bts/a-masterclass-in-rhythm-with-drummer-nikki-glaspie.md) - Nikki Glaspie leads the soul of the band and champions a raw vision of creative autonomy.
- [Preserving the Sacred Groove: NEA Jazz Master Dorthaan Kirk Champions Black Brilliance and the Birth of WBGO](https://www.inthewake.tv/preserving-the-sacred-groove-nea-jazz-master-dorthaan-kirk-champions-black-brilliance-and-the-birth-of-wbgo.md) - With the release of the Bright Moments podcast from WBGO Studios, we are invited into a masterclass on cultural sovereignty. This storytelling project centers Kirk’s foundational, history-making role in the birth of WBGO, Newark Public Radio. This is not just radio history; it is the blueprint of h…
- [Mayor Ras Baraka Champions Early Childhood Sovereignty in Newark](https://www.inthewake.tv/mayor-ras-baraka-champions-early-childhood-sovereignty-in-newark.md) - "By bringing top-tier, community-centered early education directly into the neighborhood, this initiative is a direct defense of youth excellence and a reclamation of stolen resources."
- [Flint, MI Champions Black Sovereignty and Collective Healing for Juneteenth 2026](https://www.inthewake.tv/flint-mi-celebrates-juneteenth-2026.md) - Reclaiming the Waters, Reclaiming Our Joy in the streets of Flint, MI
- [Black House Black Joy Film Series Teaser](https://www.inthewake.tv/black-house-black-joy-film-series-teaser.md) - Through intimate storytelling, on-camera narration by community members, and dynamic archival footage, "Black House Black Joy: Mosaic Stories" highlights the culture, historic spaces, and artists who have shaped Newark’s House scene.
- [Walking with Our Ancestors](https://www.inthewake.tv/walking-with-our-ancestors.md) - This site is a reminder of the lives, labor, and cultural impact of people whose work shaped New York for over a century.
- [IN THE WAKE TV x Tribeca 2026](https://www.inthewake.tv/in-the-wake-tv-x-tribeca-2026.md) - Our cultural and society coverage records how our communities heal, create, and fight back.
- [Defend Life, Reject Exploitation: LIVE from the Romanch’s Law Hearing on Central Park Carriages](https://www.inthewake.tv/defend-life-reject-exploitation-live-from-the-romanchs-law-hearing-on-central-park-carriages.md) - Today, advocates gather to support Romanch’s Law and end the horse-drawn carriage industry.
- [Half a Century of Sweet Bread & Staying Power: Celebrating Le Foyer Bakery’s 50-Year Legacy in Mattapan](https://www.inthewake.tv/half-a-century-of-sweet-bread-staying-power-celebrating-le-foyer-bakerys-50-year-legacy-in-mattapan.md) - Fifty years of nourishing our families, keeping our cultures alive, and holding down the block.
- [Standing with the Frontline: Mayor Michelle Wu Joins Brigham Nurses on the Picket Line](https://www.inthewake.tv/standing-with-the-frontline-mayor-michelle-wu-joins-brigham-nurses-on-the-picket-line.md) - Real community health starts with taking care of the people who take care of us
- [IN THE WAKE TV x WJRT ABC Flint, MI](https://www.inthewake.tv/in-the-wake-tv-x-flint-mi.md) - We are deeply grateful for the opportunity to broadcast on WJRT ABC Flint during our Special 13-week Paid Programming slot on Sundays at 11:30 AM, a vital platform that allows us to bring our mission directly to the community.
- [Grassroots Legacy: Roxbury Honors Tony Richards with Ramsey Park Court Dedication](https://www.inthewake.tv/grassroots-legacy-roxbury-honors-tony-richards-with-ramsey-park-court-dedication.md) - Grassroots Legacy: Roxbury Honors Tony Richards with Ramsey Park Court Dedication
- [IN THE WAKE TV Captures NYC Pride](https://www.inthewake.tv/in-the-wake-tv-captures-nyc-pride.md) - Through real, street-level interviews, we show how Black, Brown, Queer, and Trans communities are claiming their space, looking out for one another, and proving that our joy is a weapon against a system that wants us gone.
- [Antoinette Montague performs at Clements Place in Newark NJ](https://www.inthewake.tv/antoinette-montague-performs-at-clements-place-in-newark-nj.md) - The Antoinette Montague Experience is a vibrant musical journey led by Antoinette Montague, a renowned jazz and blues vocalist.
- [Sophia Livecchi’s Myrtle Meadows Honors Community Roots in Queens](https://www.inthewake.tv/sophia-livecchis-myrtle-meadows-honors-community-roots-in-queens.md) - Sophia Livecchi’s “Myrtle Meadows” uses the street itself as a canvas to celebrate life, resilience, and collective joy.
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- [Members Only: Legacy, Heritage, and Black Joy — Antoinette with the Incomparable Debbie Allen](https://www.inthewake.tv/bts/members-only-legacy-heritage-and-black-joy-antoinette-with-the-incomparable-debbie-allen.md)
- [Members Only: In the Wake of Power — Antoinette with AG Letitia James](https://www.inthewake.tv/bts/members-only-in-the-wake-of-power-antoinette-in-with-ag-letitia-james.md) - As the first Black woman elected to this pivotal role, Attorney General Letitia James embodies what it means to turn the scales of justice toward the people
- [Welcome to the Inner Circle: Writing the Truth in the Wake](https://www.inthewake.tv/bts/welcome.md) - I want to personally welcome you to our exclusive, members-only blog. By becoming a paid subscriber, you aren't just supporting a media platform—you are partnering with us in a vital act of resistance.
- [Sovereignty in the Streets: The 2026 Knicks Ticker-Tape Victory](https://www.inthewake.tv/sovereignty-in-the-streets-the-2026-knicks-ticker-tape-victory.md) - 53 years of waiting. Two million people deep. This is what New York looks like when our people control the narrative.

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