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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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Providing Space and Help For Your Daughters | Black America
In a time when suicide rates have risen among Black youth, Therese Myers, founder of Yes Girls Create Inc., and Jessica McJunkin-Flatts, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, create supportive spaces where young people can express themselves, build life skills, and strengthen self-esteem.
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Guest List:
Therese Myers - Founder, Yes Girls Create Inc.
Jessica McJunkin-Flatts - Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Additional Resources for Mental Health:
https://transformcounselingservices.com/
https://thelovelandfoundation.org/
https://988lifeline.org/
https://www.melaninandmentalhealth.com/
https://blackfemaletherapists.com/
https://www.inclusivetherapists.com/
Recording Date
03/04/2026
First Air Date
04/01/2026
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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From Dance to the Mic: The Journey of Du'Bois A'Keen | Black America
Artist and composter, Du'Bois A'Keen reflects on his journey—from his early years in dance to the evolution of his music career today. He opens up about how movement and his past musical influences continue to shape his sound, and why teaching and giving back to his community remain central to who he is as both an artist and a mentor.
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Guest List:
Du'Bois A'Keen- Artist, A' Love Notes
Recording Date
02/04/2026
First Air Date
03/18/2026
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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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.
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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
Host