Our America: Living While Black

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  • 2021
  • 1 Season

Our America: Living While Black is a documentary series produced by ABC News that explores the challenges and experiences of being black in America. The show features personal narratives and interviews with individuals from diverse backgrounds who share their stories of discrimination, resilience, and hope in a country where racial inequality and injustice continue to exist.

The series is hosted by journalist and ABC News anchor Byron Pitts, who travels across the United States to meet with people who have experienced discrimination and racial profiling firsthand. Through their stories, the show sheds light on the systemic racism and biases that black Americans face in their daily lives and how this affects their relationships, careers, and wellbeing.

Each episode of Our America: Living While Black focuses on a specific topic related to the black experience in America. Topics range from the racial wealth gap and the discrimination in the workplace to the impact of police brutality and the role of the education system in perpetuating racism. The show also explores the historical context of racism in America and how it has shaped the contemporary experiences of black people.

What sets Our America: Living While Black apart from other documentary series on race is its focus on personal stories and authentic voices. The show features a diverse group of individuals from different walks of life, including intellectuals, activists, artists, and everyday people who share their experiences in their own words. This approach allows the audience to connect with the people behind the stories and gain a deeper understanding of the challenges and triumphs of living while black in America.

Moreover, the show presents a nuanced and thoughtful examination of race in America. It does not rely on easy stereotypes or simplistic solutions but engages with the complexity of the issues and offers different perspectives and solutions to address them. The host and the guests engage in candid and respectful conversations that allow for mutual learning and understanding.

Overall, Our America: Living While Black is a timely and important show that offers a compelling and empathetic portrait of the black community in America. It is a must-watch for anyone who wants to gain a deeper understanding of the racial divide in America and work towards a more just and equitable society.

Our America: Living While Black is a series that ran for 1 seasons (28 episodes) between February 3, 2021 and on ABC

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Seasons
Our America: Indigenous Futures
29. Our America: Indigenous Futures
November 15, 2024
The future is in the past - ABC Owned Television Stations in partnership with National Geographic present Our America: Indigenous Futures, an in-depth look at how the use of land, food and technology through an Indigenous lens can benefit all.
Our America: Hidden Stories with Ava DuVernay
28. Our America: Hidden Stories with Ava DuVernay
July 19, 2024
Our America: Hidden Stories with Ava DuVernay is a compelling and educational one-hour special sheds light on the interconnected issues of caste through the lenses of racism, sexism, and other various human hierarchies in America while drawing from the themes in her landmark film ORIGIN. The special aims to engage, inform, and inspire viewers to connect on a human level.
Our America: Who I'm Meant To Be (2024)
27. Our America: Who I'm Meant To Be (2024)
June 1, 2024
Exploring the lives of some of the amazing people who make up the LGBTQ+ across the country.
Our America: In The Black
26. Our America: In The Black
February 2, 2024
Our America: In The Black focuses on conversations around financial literacy and economic empowerment. Microsoft Philanthropy tech specialist, Darrell Booker, takes us on a journey around the nation in the quest to bridge the racial wealth gap through Microsoft's Digital Inclusion Program.
Our America: Defining Courage
25. Our America: Defining Courage
December 14, 2023
"Our America: Defining Courage" is a journey into the legacy of Japanese Americans who served in the segregated U.S. military units of WWII. Considered among the greatest fighting units in American military history, most have never heard their extraordinary stories. Join David Ono as he explores the world of these heroes who fought prejudice at home and the enemy abroad.
Our America: Rebirth Of The Range
24. Our America: Rebirth Of The Range
December 14, 2023
In "Our America: Rebirth of the Range," a 19,000-acre National Bison Range, and the herd in it, is returned back to Native American Tribal leadership.
Our America: Trouble On Tap (Part III)
23. Our America: Trouble On Tap (Part III)
December 14, 2023
From years of drought to 31 atmospheric rivers, we explore the issues and impact of the California water crisis in, "Our America: Trouble on Tap."
Our America: Unforgettable
22. Our America: Unforgettable
October 7, 2023
Our America: Unforgettable is an hour-long special in partnership with ABC News Medical unit that looks at the alarming data of Alzheimer's disease through a Hispanic/Latino lens. The special humanizes the disease by following the lives of two families — of whose lives have been disrupted, devastated and redirected, yet as they do all they can to educate themselves and to help their loved ones face Alzheimer's with courage, compassion and dignity.
Our America: Trouble On Tap (Part II)
21. Our America: Trouble On Tap (Part II)
September 29, 2023
Nearly 40 years after being banned as a plumbing material by the federal government, lead-based pipes are still carrying water to millions of homes across America, including Chicago, which has one of the highest concentrations of lead pipes in the country. But cities like Newark, New Jersey, which experienced high levels of lead in the water, replaced its lead service lines and is often used as a model of success in combating this public health issue. Our America: Trouble on Tap episode two, dissects this complex yet critical issue affecting millions of Americans.
Our America: Hidden Stories - The 1619 Project
20. Our America: Hidden Stories - The 1619 Project
May 27, 2023
ABC Owned Television Stations race and culture content team and Pulitzer Prize-winning New York Times journalist, Nikole Hannah-Jones, join forces to present Our America: Hidden Stories, a half-hour news special that explores the themes within the landmark documentary series The 1619 Project through a local lens in various cities across the country.
Our America: Mental State
18. Our America: Mental State
May 26, 2023
It's time to have real conversations about our mental health. ABC Owned Television Stations take a deep look at the state of mental health in the United States, inside the lives of those who suffer, the stigma associated with mental illness, organizations making a difference and those standing up to give hope.
Our America: Women On A Roll
17. Our America: Women On A Roll
March 24, 2023
"Our America: Women on a Roll" highlights diverse women and girls who are making a difference in their neighborhoods by defining and uplifting skate culture. Watch as Tamron Hall laces up her skates to explore how women of all backgrounds have used skating as a platform to express their beliefs, form unbreakable bonds, and bring joy to themselves and their communities. From feminists fighting elbow to elbow on a roller derby flat track to a mother and daughter duo reshaping their community one rink at a time, these local skate icons will share their stories, explain the lessons they've learned, and teach us that you can do anything you put your mind to - especially when you're on eight wheels.
Our America: Trouble on Tap (Part I)
16. Our America: Trouble on Tap (Part I)
April 21, 2023
"Our America: Trouble on Tap" takes a look at per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances contamination in North Carolina. We travel to Cape Fear, North Carolina, often referred to as ground zero for PFAS water contamination or water polluted by toxic forever chemicals. For decades, the drinking water supply for more than 250,000 people was contaminated as a result of a chemical company dumping toxic PFAS into the Cape Fear River. Years after the contamination was first publicly revealed, the region continues to grapple with ongoing health concerns, multiple lawsuits, and constructing costly water treatment plants as it struggles to cope with decades of chronic exposure.
Our America: Lowballed
15. Our America: Lowballed
December 2, 2022
"Our America: Lowballed" follows Black and Latino families as they fight for fair home values after lower than expected appraisals. ABC's 18-month long investigation explores appraisal discrimination and solutions to a problem potentially costing families billions in equity.
Our America: Reclaiming Turtle Island
14. Our America: Reclaiming Turtle Island
November 25, 2022
Join Taboo, model/activist Quannah Chasing Horse, National Geographic star Jody Potts and more as they bring to life the National Geographic Magazine issue highlighting Native sovereignty with photographer Kiliii Yuyan.
Our America: Veterans Go For Gold
13. Our America: Veterans Go For Gold
November 4, 2022
Cheer on nearly 300 wounded US military veterans as they train and compete in the 2022 Department of Defense Warrior Games, featuring adaptive sporting events at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex.
Our America: (IN)VISIBLE
12. Our America: (IN)VISIBLE
September 30, 2022
Our America: (IN)VISIBLE examines what Latino and Hispanic visibility and invisibility looks like in three sectors of society that impact the community's overall well-being and quality of life: politics, business, and entertainment.
Our America: Mission Montford Point
11. Our America: Mission Montford Point
September 20, 2022
In 2012, the first Black U.S. Marines were awarded the Congressional Gold Medal. Only one-tenth of the men have since received it. Now there is a mission to get all Montford Point Marines their medals while immortalizing their part of U.S. history.
Our America: Fifty50
10. Our America: Fifty50
June 18, 2022
In commemoration of the 50th anniversary of Title IX, Sofia Carson hosts Our America: Fifty50, which celebrates youth athletes in eight short documentary stories of girls whose lives have been positively impacted by sports.
Our America: Who I'm Meant to Be (2022)
9. Our America: Who I'm Meant to Be (2022)
June 26, 2022
The LGBTQIA+ community is not a monolith. It is multiracial, multi-ethnic, multidimensional. Celebrate the diversity of this community and hear the stories of their personal struggles and victories.
Our America: Accomplices - The Story of Ady Barkan
8. Our America: Accomplices - The Story of Ady Barkan
December 3, 2021
Despite battling ALS, activist Ady Barkan shares his definition of what accomplice-ship means to raise awareness about affordable access to homecare for people with disabilities so that they can live dignified lives.
Our America: Todos Unidos
7. Our America: Todos Unidos
September 15, 2021
From actors to activists, Latinos and Hispanics share stories of celebrating their heritage, expressing their identity and representing their diverse cultures.
Our America: Who I'm Meant To Be
6. Our America: Who I'm Meant To Be
June 21, 2021
A personal diary of trans men and women across America, sharing their pride, fears, hopes and dreams to shift the narrative from their struggles to their common humanity.
Our America: Black Freedom
5. Our America: Black Freedom
June 19, 2021
From the passing down of family traditions to the building of generational wealth, African Americans share personal stories inspired by Juneteenth, celebrating the end of slavery in the U.S., while embracing what freedom means for Black people today.
Our America: Asian Voices
4. Our America: Asian Voices
May 8, 2021
Personal stories that reflect what it means to be Asian and Pacific Islander and American, shatter stereotypes, and celebrate the rich diversity and heritage within the cultures and communities.
Our America: Climate of Hope
3. Our America: Climate of Hope
April 16, 2021
Our America: Climate of Hope brings together trusted meteorologists from ABC Owned the Television Stations with National Geographic Explorers to look at the local impact of climate change and the innovations and ingenuity being applied to address it.
Our America: Women Forward
2. Our America: Women Forward
March 13, 2021
From game changers to everyday heroes, women share compelling stories of triumph over challenges, including the devastating impact of COVID-19.
Our America: Living While Black
1. Our America: Living While Black
February 3, 2021
Black families across America share their personal stories to show lives transformed by generations of systemic racism and their perseverance to create a better life for future generations.
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Our America: Living While Black is available for streaming on the ABC website, both individual episodes and full seasons. You can also watch Our America: Living While Black on demand at Hulu.
  • Premiere Date
    February 3, 2021
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