Recent Episodes
Be Bold Enough to Change the Game | Black America
Simone I. Smith discusses resilience, reinvention, and sisterhood. Simone opens up about her personal journey surviving cancer, how faith and family carried her through, and the lessons she learned turning pain into purpose. She also shares the story behind building her successful jewelry line and creating a brand rooted in empowerment, style, and strength for women everywhere.
Later in the episode, entrepreneur Nicole Lyons joins the conversation to discuss her remarkable career pivot from celebrity makeup artist to wine distributor. Nicole talks about taking risks, trusting her instincts, and navigating the business world while building a name in a completely new industry.
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Guest List:
Simone Smith - Founder, Simone Smith
Recording Date
04/08/2026
First Air Date
05/13/2026
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 Words Breathe: A Conversation with Mahogany L. Browne | Black America
Poet and author Dr. Mahogany L. Browne shares her journey as a writer, reflecting on the experiences that shaped her voice and purpose. She also discusses her work with Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts and how she’s helping create space for powerful, diverse storytelling and her upcoming work. The conversation closes with a captivating live poem, bringing her words to life.
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Guest List:
Dr. Mahogany L. Browne - mobrowne.com, Poet and Author
Recording Date
04/08/2026
First Air Date
4/29/2026
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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Brooklyn Museum's First Saturday Celebrates Black Culture | BLK/AM
Brooklyn Museum's First Saturday Celebrates Black Culture
The Brooklyn Museum’s First Saturdays is where art, music, and culture collide. This free monthly event brings together DJs, live performances, and the creativity of Black artists to celebrate and highlight the culture.
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Guest List:
Lauren Argentina Zelaya - Director of Public Programs, Brooklyn Museum
Monday Blue - DJ
Kendra J. Ross
Zohran Mamdani - Mayor of New York City, Office of the Mayor
Recording Date
02/07/2026
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