CUNY TV's Black America

By CUNY TV

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... more

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How many episodes does CUNY TV's Black America have?

The podcast currently has 259 episodes available.

CUNY TV's Black America episodes:

June 15, 2016 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.
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28min
June 08, 2016 Is the News Media Doing a Good Job? with Dr. Pamela Newkirk
We 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'.
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28min
June 01, 2016 Women and Sports with Wendy Hilliard
Carol 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.
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28min
May 25, 2016 Black America and the Political Process with Bob Herbert
Carol 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 tow
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28min
May 18, 2016 Saving Black Girls from Violence with Dr. Salamishah Tillet
Dr. 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".
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28min
May 11, 2016 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.
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28min
May 04, 2016 The Black Youth Movement with Charlene Carruthers
Carol Jenkins is joined by Charlene Carruthers, Director of BYP100 to discuss the Black youth movement.

BYP100 is an activist group within the ages of 18-35 that work for justice and freedom for all Black people
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28min
April 27, 2016 Economic and Racial Equality For Women and Girls.
Carol Jenkins sits down with Dara Richardson-Heron, CEO of the YWCA USA to discuss racial and gender equality and the mission of the YWCA to combat economic instability and violence against women and girls.
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28min
April 20, 2016 Documenting Our Existence in Photography
Carol Jenkins discusses the extreme importance of documenting African American history in photography with Dr. Deborah Willis, author of over 30 books on photography and chair of New York University's Department of Photography and Imaging.
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28min
April 13, 2016 #BlackPerspectivesMatter with Tonya Pinkins
Actress, Tonya Pinkins joins Carol Jenkins to discuss "colorism" and the perspective of a black woman.

Tonya Pinkins also discusses her influences throughout her career and her work in Gotham on Fox and 11.22.63 on Hulu.
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28min

FAQs about CUNY TV's Black America:

How many episodes does CUNY TV's Black America have?

The podcast currently has 259 episodes available.