CUNY TV's Black America

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CUNY TV's Black America

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. 3 DAYS AGO

    Chester Higgins Is Capturing the Spirit of Africa

    American photographer and visual artist Chester Higgins discusses his journey documenting African and African-American history and culture over five decades, his book The Sacred Nile, and the significance of preserving these histories through visual art.

    26 min

  2. 3 DAYS AGO

    Leah Johnson is Celebrating Black Girl Power in Literature

    Award-winning children’s and young adult author Leah Johnson discusses her journey as a writer, her upcoming anthology Black Girl Power, and the importance of representation for Black girls in literature.

    26 min

  3. NOV 20

    Paulana Lamonier Is Saving Black Lives from Drowning

    Paulana Lamonier, CEO and Founder of Black People Will Swim, discusses the work her organization is doing to promote water safety, increase access to swimming lessons, and challenge cultural barriers within the Black community.

    27 min

  4. NOV 6

    The History Behind Blood in the Soil with Jeremy McQueen

    Emmy® award-winning choreographer and founder of the Black Iris Project, Jeremy McQueen, discusses his company’s upcoming premiere of Blood in the Soil, a ballet that honors the history and legacy of Black and Indigenous farmers and their deep connection

    24 min

  5. OCT 30

    Using Your Power Through Your Vote with Lurie Daniel Favors

    Lurie Daniel Favors, Lawyer, Activist, and Executive Director of The Center for Law and Social Justice at CUNY’s Medgar Evers College, discusses organizing efforts, voting and the upcoming 2024 Presidential Election.

    27 min

  6. OCT 16

    Courtney B. Vance Talks Grotesquerie & Basset Vance Deal

    Emmy® and Tony Award winner Courtney B. Vance returns to Black America to discuss his role in Ryan Murphy’s FX and Hulu series “Grotesquerie”, the impact James Earl Jones had on his career, the challenges Black men face with mental health and more.

    26 min

  7. OCT 2

    Social Challenges Affecting New Yorkers with Jonnel C. Doris

    Jonnel C. Doris, CEO of START Treatment & Recovery Centers, discusses the urgent social challenges affecting New Yorkers and the need for comprehensive solutions to these interconnected health issues.

    28 min

  8. SEP 19

    How Five Demands Led to Change at City College

    Dr. Jervette R. Ward, Chair of the Black Studies Department at City College, explores the transition from a program to a full-fledged department and the role five key demands from Black and Hispanic students played in this shift.

    28 min
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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 - 2024
  • Episodes
    223
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © CUNY TV 2020
  • Show Website
    CUNY TV's Black America

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