CUNY TV's Black America

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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.

  1. MAR 18

    From Dance to the Mic: The Journey of Du'Bois A'Keen

    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.

    27 min

  2. MAR 4

    10 Years of Truth, Triumph & Transformation

    In this special anniversary edition, host Carol Jenkins looks back at the moments that moved us and the vision that continues to guide us forward.

    26 min

  3. FEB 4

    Building a Legacy One Brick At a Time

    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.

    30 min

  4. JAN 20

    Breaking Barriers and Building Legacy

    Camille A. Brown, 5-Time Tony-nominated director and choreographer reflects on breaking barriers, reviving classic works, honoring the trailblazers who paved the way for her, and the projects still to come—along with much more.

    28 min

  5. JAN 7

    Where Vision Meets Justice: What's at Stake?

    Dr. Sarah Elizabeth Lewis, Founder of Vision and Justice and Associate Professor at Harvard University discusses how the work of our culture matters and what's at stake.

    28 min

  6. 12/12/2025

    Legacy to Vision: Reimagining the American Stage

    Host Carol Jenkins sits with Sade Lythcott, CEO of the National Black Theater, one of the longest-running theaters by a woman of color, and Patricia McGregor, artistic director of the New York Theater Workshop.

    30 min

  7. 12/02/2025

    Cultivating Food Dignity and Youth Empowerment

    Chef Chrystina Casado joins host Carol Jenkins to discuss her journey launching her business, Brunch at Zion's, as well as her nonprofit, Dine with Dignity. And then, Duane Ferguson talks to author Tony Weaver Jr. about mental health, representation and youth empowerment.

    26 min

  8. 11/18/2025

    Keeping Black Theater Alive

    Ty Jones, Producing Artistic Director of the Classical Theater of Harlem, shares how the organization brings to life classical stories with a twist while surviving federal funding cuts to the arts.

    29 min
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Ratings & Reviews

5
out of 5
14 Ratings

About

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.

Information

  • Creator
    CUNY TV
  • Years Active
    2016 - 2026
  • Episodes
    248
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © CUNY TV 2020
  • Show Website
    CUNY TV's Black America