Recent Episodes
What Happens When You Wake Up & Can't See Anymore? | Black America
Award-winning recording artist and disability advocate Lachi and nonprofit leader Krystle Allen, founder of Eyes Like Mine joins our host, Carol Jenkins for a powerful conversation about their personal journeys into blindness and how those experiences shaped their lives, leadership, and advocacy.
Together, they share the realities of navigating a world that isn't always designed for people with disabilities, while highlighting the resilience, innovation, and community that emerge through lived experience. The discussion will also spotlight their organizations' missions to expand accessibility, representation, and opportunity for blind and low-vision individuals.
The conversation also focuses on their participation in the American Foundation for the Blind's acclaimed documentary Possibilities, which celebrates the legacy of Helen Keller through the voices of today's blind, deafblind, and low-vision leaders. Their stories challenge stereotypes, inspire action, and demonstrate that inclusion benefits everyone.
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Recording Date
06/29/2026
First Air Date
07/22/2026
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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When "Impossible" Isn't an Option | Black America
Karisma Jay, Award-winning Performing Artist & Filmmaker shares her journey of resilience, purpose, and leadership. From building a successful dance company, creating films that challenge our perception in culture, producing an award show that celebrates excellence, to fighting back after a major injury, Karisma opens up about the challenges that shaped her path and the determination that continues to drive her.
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Guest List:
Karisma Jay - Founder, AbunDance Academy of the Arts
Recording Date
06/03/2026
First Air Date
07/08/2026
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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It's Never Too Late to Choose You First | Black America
Author and philanthropist Deborah Santana joins host Carol Jenkins to discuss her new memoir, Loving the Fire. In this inspiring conversation, Deborah shares her journey of resilience, her work with the Courage Museum, and her commitment to preserving and celebrating African American history and culture through leadership, advocacy, and community engagement.
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Guest List:
Deborah Santana - Author, Loving the Fire
Recording Date
05/18/2026
First Air Date
06/24/2026
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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About This Show
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.
Regular Air Times
Monday – Thursday 7:30pm
Featured Segments
The Power of Ink: Building Black Worlds through Comics & Culture | Black America
David Crownson, creator of Harriet Tubman: Demon Slayer, Denys Cowan, co-creator of Static Shock and a founding force behind Milestone Media, and writer Tony Weaver Jr., author of Weirdo discuss how Black storytelling is shaping the future of comics, animation, and culture.
Watch the full episode https://tv.cuny.edu/show/blackamerica/PR2013906
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Guest List:
David Crownson - Founder & CEO, Kingwood Comics/ Creator of “Harriet Tubman: Demon Slayer”, Kingwood Comics
Denys Cowan - Co-Creator of “Static Shock” / Milestone Media Co-Founder • Tony Weaver jr.
Tony Weaver Jr. - Weirdo, Author & Creator
Recording Date
10/09/2025
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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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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Meet the Host
Carol Jenkins
Host