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The Stories Behind Kamala Harris and Her Journey to the White House | Black America

Photographer and historian Deborah Willis, along with journalist Kevin Merida, collaborate to co-author the compelling book Kamala: Her Historic, Joyful, and Auspicious Sprint to the White House. This dynamic work combines powerful photographs and insightful stories, offering a vivid portrayal of Kamala Harris's journey to the White House.

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Guest List:
Kevin Merida, Co-Author , Kamala: Her Historic, Joyful, and Auspicious Sprint to the White House
Dr. Deborah Willis, Co-Author , Kamala: Her Historic, Joyful, and Auspicious Sprint to the White House

Recording Date 02/05/2025 First Air Date 03/05/2025

Black America is a multi-award winning show that 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.

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Kids Feel Grief Too! | Black America

New York Times best-selling author Renée Watson talks about her book All the Blues in the Sky, which follows 13-year-old Sage as she navigates the pain and sorrow of losing her best friend. Also joining the conversation are Sharice Simpson, a licensed Master Social Worker, and Dr. Charles A. Barrett, a School Psychologist.

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Guest List:
Renée Watson - Author, All the Blues in the Sky

Recording Date 01/29/2025 First Air Date 2/19/2025

Black America is a multi-award winning show that 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.

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Preserving the Legacy of Harlem While We Are Still Here | Black America

Karen Taylor, founder of "While We Are Still Here," shares the organization’s efforts to preserve Harlem's rich legacy. One of their recent initiatives, the Harlem Markers Project, involved placing informative markers throughout the neighborhood to honor and educate the public about the individuals whose lives and contributions shaped Harlem’s history and culture.

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Guest: Karen Taylor, Founder and Executive Director, While We Are Still Here

First Air Date: 02/12/2025

Black America is a multi-award winning show that 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.

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Black America is a multi-award winning show that 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.

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Building a Brand with Dapper Dan | Black America

Harlem's fashion icon, Dapper Dan joins Black America's host Carol Jenkins to discuss his journey from growing up poor, running the streets of Harlem to building a brand that led to him collaborating with companies such Louis Vuitton, Gucci, Gap and designing for celebrities around the world.

Guests:
Dapper Dan - Fashion Designer

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.

Black America is hosted by Carol Jenkins, Emmy award winning New York City journalist, and founding president of The Women's Media Center

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A Conversation with Nikki Giovanni | Black America

Legendary poet and activist, Nikki Giovanni sits with host Carol Jenkins to discuss her work as a poet, activist, mother and how life has changed since sitting down as a young writer at the age of 28 with James Baldwin.

Guests:
Nikki Giovanni - Poet and Activist

Recording Date
02/16/2023
First Air Date
05/25/2023

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.

Black America is hosted by Carol Jenkins, Emmy award winning New York City journalist, and founding president of The Women's Media Center

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Carol Jenkins

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