Salamishah Tillet releases her new book, "In Search of the Color Purple: The Story of An American Masterpiece", where she takes a deeper look into Alice Walker's classic "The Color Purple".

After 86 years, The Apollo Theater continues to create platforms for artists and preserve a culture for the next generation.

Jamia Wilson, Director and Publisher of Feminist Press joins us to discuss her journey as a writer, her upcoming children's book and what we can expect as she prepares to move forward in her next position as the Executive Editor at Random House.

Author, Cole Brown takes us through his journey in "Greyboy: Finding Blackness in a White World", where he is met at an intersection of others expectations of "blackness" versus how he views himself.

Rep. Elijah Cummings was an influencer in politics and one who fought for the underdog. Dr. Maya Rockeymoore Cummings joins us to discuss her late husband's final book, "We're Better Than This: My Fight For the Future of Our Democracy".

Dr. Berenecea Johnson Eanes, President of York College discusses how York College continues to provide academic excellence to their students and meeting the challenges

Martha S. Jones, History Professor at John Hopkins University and Author of "Vanguard" and L. Joy Williams, Political Strategist and Creator and Host of "#SundayCivics" discusses the fight for black women in securing their voice and seat at the table.

Eddie Glaude Jr., Professor of African American Studies at Princeton University discusses the way he studies the works of James Baldwin and how it ties into what we are experiencing today in black america with his new book, "Begin Again".

Dr. Joy Harris-Smith, Co-Author of “The ABC’s of Diversity” and Siah Hagin, School and Mental Health Counselor discuss if and when it’s the right time to discuss racism with your children and how they are being affected by this pandemic