50 Shades of Black - Cjhunt

“It is a confusing experience growing up ambiguously brown.”

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50 Shades of Black

--- This episode is available on your local radio station, on PRX and below via The Moth Player. It will be published on iTunes | Spotify | RadioPublic | RSS --- on 2/7/23 ---

This week, a special episode in honor of Black History Month, with stories that celebrate the diversity of the Black experience. Dye jobs, dream jobs, and swimming pools. This episode is hosted by Moth Senior Curatorial Producer, Suzanne Rust. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.

Harold Cox brings his Texas roots--and speech patterns-- to his first Boston radio gig. 


Danyel Smith follows the music and finds a place for herself in the world of journalism.


CJ Hunt grows up trying to "adjust the thermostat" of his racial identity.


While out for a swim, Hasna Muhammad finds a kindred spirit. 


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Stories in this Episode

05:22
Impossible

by Harold Cox

Harold Cox brings his Texas roots--and speech patterns-- to his first Boston radio gig. 

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09:27
How Music Made My Life

by Danyel Smith

Danyel Smith follows the music and finds a place for herself in the world of journalism.

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09:14
Blond Bowl Cut

by CJ Hunt

CJ Hunt grows up trying to "adjust the thermostat" of his racial identity.

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15:31
Swimmer Girl

by Hasna Muhammad

While out for a swim, Hasna Muhammad finds a kindred spirit. 

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50 Shades of Black Extras

Harold Cox

Harold Cox In His College Days Circa 1987

Harold in his college days circa 1987.

CJ Hunt

Cj With His Blonde Haircut

CJ with his blonde haircut.

Hasna Muhammad

Hasna As A Child

Hasna as a child.

Hasna Diving Into A Lake

Hasna diving into a lake.

Hasna With Her Father Ossie Davis And Siblings Nora Davis And Guy Davis

Hasna with her father Ossie Davis and siblings Nora Davis Day and Guy Davis