History. Culture.
Community.
Possibility.
Thoughtful conversations about Black life—where we have been, where we are, and what comes next.
Our history. Our current realities. The possibilities ahead.
Black American Experience brings those threads into conversation—exploring Black life through storytelling, dialogue, and the questions that shape our communities.
Explore Black American Experience ↗Local action.
A wider conversation.
Created by Marsita L. Ferguson, Black American Experience builds on the organizing, advocacy, and community dialogue of Black Lives Matter Lake County.
The platform brings history, culture, current realities, and community solutions into conversation through storytelling and discussion.
Visit the Facebook page ↗Context. Questions.
Consequences.
History, culture & identity
How historical experiences, cultural expression, and generational memory shape Black life today.
Institutions, policy & opportunity
How education, economics, public policy, and institutional decisions affect access, participation, and community development.
Progress & community solutions
What progress looks like, how we assess it, and what communities can learn from resistance, innovation, and collective action.
A panel.
Many perspectives.
Shared questions.
The podcast brings panelists together for thoughtful conversation. Each participating panelist takes part in a planning meeting associated with the episode, so the discussion has a shared purpose and room for different perspectives.
Explore past conversations and current announcements on the Black American Experience Facebook page. For guest participation or collaboration, contact Marsita through her business email.
Explore the conversations ↗Let’s build something meaningful.