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Black America: 10 Years of Truth, Triumph & Transformation | Black America
For ten years, Black America has told our stories and helped shape the conversation about our future. From celebrating the opening of the National Museum of African American History and Culture, to visiting Birmingham, Alabama and exploring the historic A.G. Gaston Motel where Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. strategized during the Civil Rights Movement — we have witnessed history and honored legacy.
We’ve engaged in powerful conversations with filmmakers, physicians, thought leaders, and barrier-breaking history makers who continue to influence where we are today in Black America.
In this special commemorative edition, hosted by Carol Jenkins, we look back at the moments that moved us, the voices that inspired us, and the vision that continues to guide us forward.
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Guest List:
Damien Sneed - Music Composer
Carla Hall - Chef
Dapper Dan - Fashion Designer
Dr. Roscoe C. Brown Jr - Host, African American Legends
Hon. David N. Dinkins - 106 Mayor of NYC
Linda Villarosa - Author, Under the Skin
Dr. Uche Blackstock - Author, Legacy
Misty Copeland - Principal Dancer, American Ballet Theatre
Spike Lee - Filmmaker & Director
Nikki Giovanni - Poet
Faith Ringgold - Artist
Kim Taylor-Rhompson - Clinical Law Emerita, NYU Professor
Kamilah Forbes - Executive Producer, Apollo Theater
Derrick Barnes - Author
Dr. Christina Greer - Political Scientist
Ruby Sales - Social Activist
Darren Walker - President, Ford Foundation
StaceyAnn Chin - Spoken Word Poet
Courtney B. Vance - Actor
Khalil Gibran Muhammad
June Cross - Documentary Producer
Marc Lamont Hill
Recording Date
02/04/2026
First Air Date
03/04/2026
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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No One Can Tell Like We Can Tell It | Black America
Author and journalist A'Lelia Bundles shares the remarkable history of her great-grandmother, A'Lelia Walker—renowned cultural patron of the Harlem Renaissance and daughter of pioneering businesswoman Madam C.J. Walker. Through personal insight and historical research, Bundles brings to life the legacy of Black entrepreneurship, philanthropy, and artistic empowerment that defined her family’s impact on American history.
She is joined by author and historian Eric K. Washington, who explores the life and legacy of James H. Williams, the influential Chief Porter at Grand Central Terminal. Washington highlights Williams’ leadership, civic engagement, and the often-overlooked contributions of Black railroad workers to the economic and social fabric of New York City.
Together, these scholars illuminate powerful stories of leadership, resilience, and cultural influence in Black history.
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Guest List:
A'Lelia Bundles - Author, Joy Goddess
Eric C. Washington - Author, Boss of the Grips
Recording Date
01/07/2026
First Air Date
02/18/2026
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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Building a Legacy One Brick At a Time | Black America
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 future of large-scale development, equity, and impact.
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Guest List:
Cheryl McKissack Daniel - President and CEO, McKissack and McKissack
Recording Date
01/05/2026
First Air Date
02/04/2026
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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Carol Jenkins
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