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Author and philanthropist Deborah Santana joins host Carol Jenkins to discuss her new memoir, Loving the Fire.
Hosted by CUNY TV · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 253 episodes
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Black America is an in-depth conversation that explores what it means to be Black in America. The show profiles Black activists, academics, business leaders, sports figures, elected officials, artists and writers to gauge this experience in a time of both turbulence and breakthroughs.
CUNY TV hosts CUNY TV's Black America, a society show with 253 episodes published.
Author and philanthropist Deborah Santana joins host Carol Jenkins to discuss her new memoir, Loving the Fire.
While serving as Special Assistant to President Obama and Associate White House Counsel, where he advised on economic and domestic policy issues, Jason was confronted with a difficult career choice when his grandmother's
Author and artist Rachel Eliza Griffiths discusses her memoir, The Flower Bearers and the journey of healing that followed profound loss and violence.
Simone I. Smith and Nicole Lyons explore entrepreneurship, personal evolution, women supporting women, and what it truly means to reinvent yourself while staying authentic to your purpose.
Poet and author Dr. Mahogany L. Browne shares her journey as a writer, reflecting on the experiences that shaped her voice and purpose.
In a time when suicide rates have risen among Black youth, Therese Myers, founder of Yes Girls Create Inc., and Jessica McJunkin-Flatts, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, create supportive spaces where young people can
Artist and composter, Du'Bois A'Keen reflects on his journey—from his early years in dance to the evolution of his music career today.
In this special anniversary edition, host Carol Jenkins looks back at the moments that moved us and the vision that continues to guide us forward.
Journalist A'Lelia Bundles shares the history of her great-grandmother A'Lelia Walker, daughter of Madam C.J. Walker. Also joined by historian Eric K. Washington, who discusses the life of James H. Williams, Chief Porter
Cheryl McKissack Daniel is the President and CEO of McKissack & McKissack, one of the nation’s oldest Black-owned construction firms. As a fifth-generation leader, she’s built on a powerful legacy while shaping the futur
Camille A. Brown, 5-Time Tony-nominated director and choreographer reflects on breaking barriers, reviving classic works, honoring the trailblazers who paved the way for her, and the projects still to come—along with muc
Dr. Sarah Elizabeth Lewis, Founder of Vision and Justice and Associate Professor at Harvard University discusses how the work of our culture matters and what's at stake.
Host Carol Jenkins sits with Sade Lythcott, CEO of the National Black Theater, one of the longest-running theaters by a woman of color, and Patricia McGregor, artistic director of the New York Theater Workshop.
Chef Chrystina Casado joins host Carol Jenkins to discuss her journey launching her business, Brunch at Zion's, as well as her nonprofit, Dine with Dignity. And then, Duane Ferguson talks to author Tony Weaver Jr. about
Ty Jones, Producing Artistic Director of the Classical Theater of Harlem, shares how the organization brings to life classical stories with a twist while surviving federal funding cuts to the arts.
Nnenna Freelon, a seven-time Grammy-nominated jazz vocalist and composer, podcaster and now author, shares with host Carol Jenkins how she overcame a series of personal losses and how that grief has shaped her musical pa
TikTok creator Taylor Cassidy joins host Carol Jenkins to discuss her new book, Black History is Your History—a powerful exploration of influential African American figures and their lasting impact on society.
Author Derrick Barnes joins us to talk about his powerful new book, The Incredibly Human Henson Blayze. In this heartfelt conversation, Barnes explores the importance of affirming Black boyhood and the inspiration behind
Grammy Award-winning drummer and composer Terri Lyne Carrington, together with Grammy-nominated jazz vocalist and recording artist Christie Dashiell discuss We Insist 2025—a powerful reimagining of Max Roach's groundbrea
Comedian Kerry Coddett shares how she went from struggling in school and growing up in Brooklyn to turning her life around—becoming her high school’s valedictorian and rising to success as a writer, producer, and comedia
Mahogany L. Browne
Author & Lincoln Center Poet-In-Residence
1 appearance on this show
A'Lelia Bundles
renowned historian, author, and biographer of Madam C.J. Walker
1 appearance on this show
A'Lelia Bundles
award-winning journalist and author
1 appearance on this show
Cheryl McKissack Daniel
CEO and President · McKissack & McKissack
1 appearance on this show
Tony Weaver Jr.
Forbes 30 Under 30 honouree
1 appearance on this show
Derrick Barnes
award-winning and New York Times bestselling author · SuccessfulBlackParenting.com
1 appearance on this show
Terri Lyne Carrington
Multi Grammy Award-winning drummer and educator
1 appearance on this show
Luvvie Ajayi Jones
New York Times bestselling author, podcast host, Workhuman Live keynote speaker, professional troublemaker
1 appearance on this show
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