CUNY TV's Black America
Arts & Culture Podcasts
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.
Location:
United States
Genres:
Arts & Culture Podcasts
Description:
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.
Language:
English
Episodes
The National Urban League: It's Impact and Influence
4/24/2024
Marc Morial, President and CEO of The National Urban League discusses their "State of Black America" Report, home ownership, wealth gap, moving to Harlem, and other important topics with host Carol Jenkins.
Duration:00:27:19
What's at Stake for the Black Vote in the 2024 Election?
4/4/2024
Join us for the 2nd half as we dive into the importance of the Black vote and what it means for voting rights, the Supreme Court, IVF, and other key issues with three political experts.
Duration:00:27:12
Where Does The Black Vote Stand in the 2024 Election?
4/3/2024
As the 2024 election approaches, we dive into the importance of the Black vote and what it means for voting rights, the Supreme Court, IVF, and other key issues with three political experts, Dr. Basil Smikle, Errol Louis and Dr. Christina Greer.
Duration:00:26:43
Inspiring Black Women's Speeches with Janet Dewart Bell
3/27/2024
Janet Dewart Bell shares her collection of speeches by Black women in her latest work, "Blackbirds Singing: Inspiring Black Women's Speeches from the Civil War to the Twenty-first Century".
Duration:00:27:46
Creating a Brighter Future for CUNY's BMI Program
3/13/2024
Our host, Carol Jenkins sits with Dr. Jonathan Quash, Director of CUNY's Black Male Initiative (BMI), and James Viafara, a student at Medgar Evers College to discuss the program's significance, its historical roots, and its broader impact beyond people of color.
Duration:00:25:41
Black Doctors and Patients Still Battling Racism in Medicine
2/28/2024
Dr. Uché Blackstock discusses the devastating cycle of racism in our health care system in her memoir, "Legacy: A Black Physician Reckons with Racism in Medicine".
Duration:00:27:35
Is Academia Failing Black Faculty?
2/14/2024
Taking a look at Black academia and what it looks like for Black Faculty with host Carol Jenkins.
Joined by June Cross, Errol Olton Dr. Marcus D. Allen
Duration:00:26:52
Marquita Pool-Eckert, a Trailblazer for Black Women in TV
2/10/2024
Award-winning journalist and senior television producer, Marquita Pool-Eckert shares her journey in television as a woman of color who has worked in 15 countries, breaking major news events and Sr. Producer of Sunday Morning at CBS News for 30 years.
Duration:00:28:15
From Politics to Reproductive Rights
2/7/2024
Kimberly Peeler-Allen, Co-Founder of Higher Heights discusses Black women in politics and her new role as the Chair of Reproductive Freedom for All; formerly known as NARAL.
Duration:00:26:27
Marlon Taylor-Wiles: When Creativity Creates An Experience
12/27/2023
Marlon Taylor-Wiles, Experiential Designer & Founder of "Flying Under the Radar" (FUTR) discusses how he combines his love for fashion, dance and art through his work.
Duration:00:27:00
Spike Lee: His Work, Life and Legacy
12/13/2023
Spike Lee discusses his personal collection featured in the Brooklyn Museum, his work and legacy.
Duration:00:28:19
"The Cheat Codes to Own Your Seat at the Table"
11/29/2023
Raven Jemison, an experienced sports business executive, joins host Carol Jenkins to discuss her book, "More Than Representation: The Cheat Codes to Own Your Seat at the Table".
Duration:00:27:59
"X: The Life and Times of Malcolm X" Arrives at the Met
11/15/2023
Kazem Abdullah discusses his role as Conductor in "X: The Life and Times of Malcolm X" to the Metropolitan Opera for a groundbreaking performance.
Duration:00:22:41
The Strength In and Behind Her Story with Denene Millner
11/6/2023
Denene Millner is a New York Times Bestselling author who has written over 30 books for countless celebrities and now debuts her first solo book entitled "One Blood".
Duration:00:28:18
"Beyond What You See" with Kristal Brent Zook
10/18/2023
Author, Kristal Brent Zook joins host Carol Jenkins to discuss "Girl in the Yellow Poncho: A Memoir" that takes us through her life as a young girl who navigates what it means to be biracial while trying to overcome trauma on her journey to healing.
Duration:00:27:37
"Write Like No One is Watching"
10/4/2023
New York Times Best Selling Author, Jacqueline Woodson joins us to discuss being named NYS Author and her latest book, "Remember Us" along with Patricia Spears Jones who shares her latest work, "The Beloved Community" and being named NYS Poet.
Duration:00:28:33
"Is it Ever Too Late to Correct the Wrong?"
9/20/2023
Rachel L. Swarns discusses her latest book, "The 272: The Families Who Were Enslaved and Sold to Build the American Church". A story of the American Catholic Church and one family's will to survive.
Duration:00:28:01
My Words Are Not Just For Me with Renée Watson
7/19/2023
New York Times Bestselling young adult author Renée Watson discusses her journey as a writer, how she is inspiring the next generation, her character Ryan Hart and what we can expect from her next as she steps into writing for an older audience.
Duration:00:26:39
M&T Bank Provides Opportunity for Harlem Small Businesses
6/21/2023
Entrepreneurs in Harlem receive opportunity to advance their business through M&T's Small Business Lab. David Femi, M&T's Head of Multicultural Banking & Diverse Market Strategy & Business and Erica Watson, winner/Owner of Mixxtresses Hair Collection.
Duration:00:27:03
A Conversation with Nikki Giovanni
5/25/2023
Legendary poet and activist, Nikki Giovanni sits with host Carol Jenkins to discuss her work as a poet, activist, mother and how life has changed since sitting down as a young writer at the age of 28 with James Baldwin.
Duration:00:24:49