Discover Pennsylvania’s story through the lens of African American history and culture. Interviews with experts and tours of notable locations reveal the African American perspective during the significant events that shaped the state. 

Thursdays at 8 PM starting August 8, 2024.

2024 EPISODES

Black Politics in Philadelphia: The Great Depression and WWII (2024): In this episode of the African American Experience, PCN speaks with with Stanley Keith Arnold, associate professor of history at Northern Illinois University

Black History in the Philadelphia Landscape (2024): In this episode of the African American Experience, PCN speaks with Interview with Amy Jane Cohen, educator, historian, and author of the book Black History in the Philadelphia Landscape.

Lieutenant Governor of Pennsylvania (2024): In this episode of the African American Experience, PCN speaks with Lt. Gov. Austin Davis, the 35th and youngest lieutenant governor in the country and the first Black lieutenant governor in Pennsylvania's history.