Legendary poet and activist, Nikki Giovanni sits with host Carol Jenkins to discuss her work as a poet, activist, mother and how life has changed since sitting down as a young writer at the age of 28 with James Baldwin.

Harlem's fashion icon, Dapper Dan joins Black America's host Carol Jenkins to discuss his journey to building a brand that will leave a legacy beyond Harlem to remember.

Political Strategists, Yvette Buckner and Amelia Adams of Adams Buckner Advisors discuss strategies that has changed the game in getting women elected in NYC and discuss the work they have done with some high ranking officials.

Yoruba Richen, Award winning Documentary Filmmaker and Director of the Documentary Program at the Craig Newmark School of Journalism talks with us about her recent documentary, "The Rebellious Life of Mrs. Parks."

Collette Watson, Director of Media 2070 Project and Khristopher J. Brooks, Reporter at CBS MoneyWatch shares what it looks like to be Black in the newsroom, the inequality of pay for Black journalists and how they are devalued.

Abdel R. Salaam, Artistic Director of B.A.M's DanceAfrica and the Executive Artistic Director and Co-Founder of Forces of Nature Dance Theatre shares healing and joy through dance.

Black, Race and Ethnic Studies Initiative Council members, Dr. Anthony Browne and Dr. Tsedale Melaku discusses what this historical gift from the Mellon Foundation means for CUNY in furthering the development in University programs in BRESI.

Musicologist and Author, Dr. Guthrie P. Ramsey Jr. discusses his latest work, "Who Hears Here?", his inspirations and how he is passing it down to generations to come.

Dr. Shaakira Haywood Stewart, a licensed psychologist and Dr. Joshua Livingston, a Master Barber and Visiting Assistant Professor at Bard College discusses mental health and the importance of creating safe spaces in the Black community for young adults.

Founder and CEO, Bea Dixon joins us with her brother and Co-Founder, Sy Gray to discuss the success of their company and recent backlash from a Target ad that sparked controversy.