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CUNY TV's Black America
By CUNY TVSociety & Culture
CUNY TV's Black America episodes
- Women and Media with Jamia WilsonWomen, Action & the Media (WAM) is a grassroots direct-action network dedicated to creating gender justice in media at all levels. Its Exececutive Director, Jamia Wilson, joins Carol Jenkins to hash through some of the challenges for women and media.28 min
- Men with Kevin PowellThis week, Carol Jenkins sits down with author and activist Kevin Powell to discuss the need for a men's movement to save black men and black women. He also discusses his book 'The Education of Kevin Powell: A Boy's Journey Into Manhood'.28 min
- The New Civil Rights Movement with Rashad RobinsonRashad Robinson, Executive Director of Color of Change joins Carol Jenkins to discuss the new civil rights movement and the importance of translating your presence in the world into cultural power that creates change.28 min
- The Criminal Justice System with Christina SwarnsChristina Swarns, Litigation Director of the NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, Inc., joins Carol Jenkins to discuss our criminal justice system, cases such as Duane Buck & Mumia Abu-Jamal and the battles they've fought and continue to fight today.28 min
- Image, Beauty and Power with Michaela Angela Davis
In this episode of Black America, Carol Jenkins is joined by Michaela Angela Davis, creator of MAD Free & Image Activist.
Carol Jenkins discusses Davis' work with MAD Free, Eclipsed and her work with Sybrina Fulton and Circle of Mothers.
28 min - Is the News Media Doing a Good Job? with Dr. Pamela NewkirkWe sit down with Dr. Pamela Newkirk, Director of the Undergraduate Journalism Studies Program at NYU and author of 'Beyond the Veil' and 'Spectacle: The Astonishing Life of Ota Benga'.28 min
- Women and Sports with Wendy HilliardCarol Jenkins is joined by Wendy Hilliard, the first Black woman to represent the U.S on the Rhythmic Gymnastics National Team, Hall of Fame rhythmic gymnast and Founder of the Wendy Hilliard Foundation to talk about women and sports.28 min
- Black America and the Political Process with Bob HerbertCarol Jenkins sits down with Bob Herbert, Distinguished Senior Fellow at Demos and host of Bob Herbert's OP-ED.TV on CUNY TV and discusses the current election, his thoughts on the Obama election and administration, the draw of African American Women tow28 min
- Saving Black Girls from Violence with Dr. Salamishah TilletDr. Salamishah Tillet, Professor at University of Pennsylvania, Co-Founder of "A Long Walk Home" and rape survivor sits down with Carol Jenkins to discuss sexual violence, the importance to "Say Her Name" and her thoughts on Beyonce's "Lemonade".28 min
- Little Brown Girls with Misty Copeland
Carol Jenkins is joined by American Ballet Theatre's principal dancer, Misty Copeland to discuss her confidence and perseverance.
Copeland made history in June 2015, when she was named the first African American female principal dancer for ABT.
28 min
About 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.