Black America

Kristal Brent Zook discusses her new book, Tulsa Speaks: A City Council, Reparations, and Race in America Today. She examines the lasting impact of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre, the fight for reparations, and how Tulsa's leaders continue to grapple with the legacy of Black Wall Street and racial justice more than a century later.

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Guest List:
Kristal Brent Zook - Author, Tulsa Speaks: A City Council, Reparations, and Race in America Today
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Recording Date
06/10/2026
First Air Date
08/05/2025

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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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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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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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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