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Black Market Reads
The Givens Foundation for African American Literature
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· Publishes monthly
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Episodes
100
In catalog
Apple Rating
4.6 / 5
24 Apple ratings
Cadence
Monthly
~every 30 days
Avg Length
43m
Per episode
Latest
Mar 10, 2026
Recently Active
About the Show
Black Market Reads is a menu for Black literary consumption and all of its spin-offs. Featuring Black artists who love to read and write and engage in arts and culture.
PRODUCER: The Givens Foundation for African American Literature
PRODUCTION SERVICES: iDream.tv
MUSIC: Sarah White - Through People [M¥K Remix]
BMR is made possible through the generous support of our individual donors, Target Foundation, and the voters of Minnesota, through a Minnesota State Arts Board Operating Support grant thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.
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Runs Sponsorships
Ads or sponsor reads already detected
Guest Interviews
Regularly hosts outside guests
Established Catalog
100 episodes — long track record
Production & Distribution
Active Since
Jan 07, 2016
Consistency
46%
Format
Episodic
Hosting
givensbmr.libsyn.com
Episodes
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