I recently got a chance to sit down and talk with Civil Rights Activist and Icon Xernona Clayton ahead of the debut of her documentary "Xernona Clayton: A Life in Black and White."

“Xernona Clayton: A Life in Black and White” is an elegant march through Clayton’s nearly century-long life, from

her years working as an aide and close friend with Dr. Martin Luther King and Coretta Scott King, through her pioneering

broadcasting career with Ted Turner, which led to the creation of the Trumpet Awards. Designed by Clayton to

recognize the outstanding accomplishments of African Americans and those who have succeeded against great odds

and inspired success in others, the Trumpet Awards continue to this day and recently celebrated its 30 th anniversary.

The documentary, which was exclusive to BounceTV, originally aired on Juneteenth 2023.