Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Youth programming plays a critical role in shaping the future, but not all programs are created equally. Host Kenia Thompson sits down with Joy Harrell Goff, executive director of BUMP: The Triangle, and Dr. Kia Allah, youth program director at Black and Belonging, to discuss access, identity, culture and the importance of creating spaces where youth feel a genuine sense of belonging.
Black Issues Forum
Each week, Black Issues Forum presents a diverse panel of guests who discuss such topics as politics, social concerns, health, education, justice, entertainment, technology and public policy. Watch on PBS NC and the free PBS app.
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Youth programming plays a critical role in shaping the future, but not all programs are created equally. Host Kenia Thompson sits down with Joy Harrell Goff, executive director of BUMP: The Triangle, and Dr. Kia Allah, youth program director at Black and Belonging, to discuss access, identity, culture and the importance of creating spaces where youth feel a genuine sense of belonging.
Black Issues Forum
Each week, Black Issues Forum presents a diverse panel of guests who discuss such topics as politics, social concerns, health, education, justice, entertainment, technology and public policy. Watch on PBS NC and the free PBS app.
Subscribe to the PBS North Carolina Channel for more stories! youtube.com/@MyPBSNC
Enjoy full episodes of your favorite PBS shows anytime, anywhere with the free PBS App: pbsnc.org/app
This program is made possible by viewers like you!
Support PBS North Carolina today: pbsnc.org/donate
