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.

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Champion of Change Who Helps Formerly Imprisoned of New York

May 08 2024 27 mins

For many years, Rikers Island has remained at the epicenter of human rights violations. In this episode, Stanley Richards, President/CEO of The Fortune Society shares his experience working on his mission to reintegrate formerly imprisoned into society.

The National Urban League: It's Impact and Influence

Apr 24 2024 27 mins

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.

What's at Stake for the Black Vote in the 2024 Election?

Apr 04 2024 27 mins

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.

Inspiring Black Women's Speeches with Janet Dewart Bell

Mar 27 2024 27 mins

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”.

Where Does The Black Vote Stand in the 2024 Election?

Apr 03 2024 26 mins

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.

Creating a Brighter Future for CUNY's BMI Program

Mar 13 2024 25 mins

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.

Black Doctors and Patients Still Battling Racism in Medicine

Feb 28 2024 27 mins

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”.

Is Academia Failing Black Faculty?

Feb 14 2024 26 mins

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

Marquita Pool-Eckert, a Trailblazer for Black Women in TV

Jan 10 2024 28 mins

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.

From Politics to Reproductive Rights

Feb 07 2024 26 mins

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.