Why is it so uncomfortable to talk about race? That's the question self-identified conservative Republican Brian Grimm set out to answer and created a film from what he learned. He's joined by Rev. Terence Williams and Rev. Eric Porterfield as he talks about his film "Racial Taboo," his journey of discovery, and how they're using the film to foster meaningful dialog between whites and blacks.

Why is it so uncomfortable to talk about race? That's the question self-identified conservative Republican Brian Grimm set out to answer and created a film from what he learned. He's joined by Rev. Terence Williams and Rev. Eric Porterfield as he talks about his film "Racial Taboo," his journey of discovery, and how they're using the film to foster meaningful dialog between whites and blacks.

Making beats is huge in today's music industry. Music producer and educator Apple Juice Kid co-founded the Beat Making Lab at UNC Chapel Hill to teach students how to create beats. Now in collaboration with musician and black culture scholar Pierce Freelon and PBS Online, Beat Making Lab is available as a web series. The musicians talk about their travels and recent local project.

Who knows better how to reach the kids who seem hardest to reach than someone who once walked their same path? Otis Lyons, aka Vegas Don is a former gang-banger turned youth advocate, and has created a splashy NBA style basketball league to capture the attention of many at-risk youth. He talkes about his campaign to create a sports complex for teens in Durham.

Who knows better how to reach the kids who seem hardest to reach than someone who once walked their same path? Otis Lyons, aka Vegas Don is a former gang-banger turned youth advocate, and has created a splashy NBA style basketball league to capture the attention of many at-risk youth. He talkes about his campaign to create a sports complex for teens in Durham.

Newly named president of telecom giant AT&T North Carolina and Raleigh native Venessa Harrison shares how she advanced in the company beginning as a call center operator. She talks about her corporate climb, personal life, and how she is leading the organization into the future.

Darryl Lester learned the higher calling of philanthropy from his mother who would keep extra groceries in her pantry to share with neighbors in need. Tim McIntosh witnessed a successful program that helped those exiting the prison system find meaningful work and a reason to live. With these foundations, both have impacted their communities with strategic giving, and they share their model.

Bennett College in Greensboro recently celebrated it's 140 anniversary and in July of 2013 welcomed its 17th President, North Carolina native Dr. Rosalind Fuse-Hall. She brings to Bennett 25 years of experience in higher education plus a background in law. She shares her vision for the college and insights about the relevance of HBCUs today and into the future.

Bennett College in Greensboro recently celebrated it's 140 anniversary and in July of 2013 welcomed its 17th President, North Carolina native Dr. Rosalind Fuse-Hall. She brings to Bennett 25 years of experience in higher education plus a background in law. She shares her vision for the college and insights about the relevance of HBCUs today and into the future.

A new book African American Music Trails of Eastern North Carolina takes readers to 8 different counties in Eastern North Carolina to discover the culture and heritage of this region as told by African American music and musicians. Co-auther Michelle Lanier, musician Bill Myers, and Wayne Martin of the NC Arts Council share some of the history and music.