Ray explores the complex history and relationship between Black Americans and the Native people of America.

Ray explores Black leadership from the 1940s to now to reflect on it challenges and its legacies.

Ray explores Black leadership from the emergence of an elite class, with varying perspectives and experiences.

In this episode part one of a three part series on Black leadership, Ray explores the origins of Black influence and authority in America.

Ray explores the cultural and historical significance of Afro textured hair.

Ray explores the history and complicated relationship with Black Americans and the police.

Ray explores Black American association with the South and why Black are concentrated in urban areas of the country.

Ray talks about Black American naming practice, history, traditions and conventions from slavery to the 20th century.

Ray completes the long journey of getting his stories heard, tells his life story and puts storytelling in context.

Ray continues to explore his storytelling journey after the RISK! show. He talks about his appearance on The Moth Radio Hour, a story in Readers Digest and his performance on Snap Judgment, the impact of this story and his reflections on storytelling.