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About
The Living Black team
ABOUT THE SHOW
Living Black is unique. It’s Australia’s premier Indigenous current affairs program, and the only show tackling such issues on prime time television.
Hosted by Karla Grant, the half-hour show provides timely, intelligent and comprehensive coverage of the issues affecting the Indigenous community. It also reports on many stories largely ignored by the mainstream media.
However, Living Black is not just for Indigenous viewers. The program also informs a wider audience about contemporary Indigenous issues, and why they matter to all Australians.
Given the current focus on Australia’s Indigenous community, Living Black is must-see viewing for all Australians.
Keep up to date with all the latest stories with our newsletter.
HISTORY
Living Black began in February 2003 and its brief was to provide a much-needed voice for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders who wanted their say on current issues of concern.
The show was launched with Karla Grant as host and an all-Indigenous production team who thoughtfully assembled a mix of stories, focussing on social and political issues while also covering the arts and sport.
2008
Now it its ninth season, Living Black returns to SBS TV with a team of video journalists (both Indigenous and non-Indigenous) who traverse Australia searching out, filming and reporting stories.
The VJs travel light, carrying only a mini-DV camera and minimal sound and lighting equipment. They work solo and are deliberately unobtrusive, to bring out the best in their interviewees, as well as capturing the real truth of the moment.
Karla Grant maintains her on-air presence as host, while also working behind the scenes as Executive Producer.
THE STRUCTURE
Each Living Black episode provides a comprehensive look at Indigenous current affairs. A typical show includes:
• insightful coverage of the top Indigenous news story of the week
• a thought-provoking studio interview
• an in-depth feature story that examines a serious issue in more detail
• a lighter piece, perhaps a profile on an Indigenous Australian that’s excelled in the arts, academia, business or sport
• a news wrap/week in review
• vox pops during the end credits, where Indigenous people have their say
THE PROGRAM-MAKERS
The Living Black team is made up of passionate and enthusiastic individuals committed to two things: giving all Australians a place to learn about Indigenous issues and giving Indigenous Australians a chance to speak their mind.
The team at Living Black has both Indigenous and non-Indigenous members. It’s just one of the many ways that the program works to promote understanding of such issues to all Australians.
THE WEBSITE
Missed a program? Want to have your say on a particular topic? Head to the Living Black website news.sbs.com.au/livingblack where you’ll find clips from stories, the Forum where you can post feedback and the Speak Up section where you let the program know about issues affecting you.
LIVING BLACK REPEATS
Living Black episodes are repeated on SBS TV on Fridays at 3.30pm and Mondays at 5.30pm
Living Black is unique. It’s Australia’s premier Indigenous current affairs program, and the only show tackling such issues on prime time television.
Hosted by Karla Grant, the half-hour show provides timely, intelligent and comprehensive coverage of the issues affecting the Indigenous community. It also reports on many stories largely ignored by the mainstream media.
However, Living Black is not just for Indigenous viewers. The program also informs a wider audience about contemporary Indigenous issues, and why they matter to all Australians.
Given the current focus on Australia’s Indigenous community, Living Black is must-see viewing for all Australians.
Keep up to date with all the latest stories with our newsletter.
HISTORY
Living Black began in February 2003 and its brief was to provide a much-needed voice for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders who wanted their say on current issues of concern.
The show was launched with Karla Grant as host and an all-Indigenous production team who thoughtfully assembled a mix of stories, focussing on social and political issues while also covering the arts and sport.
2008
Now it its ninth season, Living Black returns to SBS TV with a team of video journalists (both Indigenous and non-Indigenous) who traverse Australia searching out, filming and reporting stories.
The VJs travel light, carrying only a mini-DV camera and minimal sound and lighting equipment. They work solo and are deliberately unobtrusive, to bring out the best in their interviewees, as well as capturing the real truth of the moment.
Karla Grant maintains her on-air presence as host, while also working behind the scenes as Executive Producer.
THE STRUCTURE
Each Living Black episode provides a comprehensive look at Indigenous current affairs. A typical show includes:
• insightful coverage of the top Indigenous news story of the week
• a thought-provoking studio interview
• an in-depth feature story that examines a serious issue in more detail
• a lighter piece, perhaps a profile on an Indigenous Australian that’s excelled in the arts, academia, business or sport
• a news wrap/week in review
• vox pops during the end credits, where Indigenous people have their say
THE PROGRAM-MAKERS
The Living Black team is made up of passionate and enthusiastic individuals committed to two things: giving all Australians a place to learn about Indigenous issues and giving Indigenous Australians a chance to speak their mind.
The team at Living Black has both Indigenous and non-Indigenous members. It’s just one of the many ways that the program works to promote understanding of such issues to all Australians.
THE WEBSITE
Missed a program? Want to have your say on a particular topic? Head to the Living Black website news.sbs.com.au/livingblack where you’ll find clips from stories, the Forum where you can post feedback and the Speak Up section where you let the program know about issues affecting you.
LIVING BLACK REPEATS
Living Black episodes are repeated on SBS TV on Fridays at 3.30pm and Mondays at 5.30pm
