More than two years after its release, producers of "The Blackness Project" say the documentary is more relevant in today's racial climate.

"What we wanted to do is we wanted to continue the conversations of racial disparities, continue to try to bridge the gap," Producer Peter Johnson.

On Juneteenth, producers Peter Johnson and Korey Green released a new film series called 'Black Fridays' on Facebook.


What You Need To Know

  • Peter Johnson and Korey Green released a new film series called 'Black Fridays' on Facebook
  • The raw clips highlight the Black experience in America
  • Over the next 10 weeks, 10 full interviews will be posted on "The Blackness Project" Facebook page

It includes unedited interviews from the documentary released in 2018. The raw clips highlight the Black experience in America.

"Unfortunately, sad enough we are in the same position. In society, in America, a lot of the same events are still happening," said Johnson. 

The first clip released was that of Buffalo's first Black Mayor Bryon Brown. 

Mayor Brown speaks about his experience on the campaign trail. 

"There were stereotypes when I was running for the office, people believing that it was not possible," said Mayor Brown. "People not thinking that I would win and we were able to overcome all of those stereotypes."

Amid the coronavirus, which disproportionately impacted Blacks and protests following the death of George Floyd, producers of the project say they want to help inform and create a path to racial healing.

"A lot of the same events are still happening and the topic is still relevant," adds Johnson. 

Johnson says the relevance of police brutality being a concern for all communities is a talking piece. He says that was brought to the forefront when video of 75-year-old protester Martin Gugino being pushed by two Buffalo police officers began trending on social media.

"I think what that solidifies is that it happens every day in the Black community," adds Johnson.

“In the urban community, it happens every day. But, also White America is not exempt, especially when you're down there protesting for other peoples’ rights. It let us know that police reform is needed."

Over the next 10 weeks, 10 more full interviews will be posted on "The Blackness Project" Facebook page.