CUNY TV's Black America

CUNY welcomes Guttman's 2nd President, Dr. Larry Johnson Jr. He joins host, Carol Jenkins to discuss the goals for the school as they approach 10 years, equity and inclusion initiatives and more.

Host, Carol Jenkins sits with Joy Bivins, newest director of the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture to discuss upcoming exhibitions, the African diaspora and more.

The Williamstown Theater Festival presents, Celebrating the Black Radical Imagination: 9 solo plays written and directed by Black playwrights and directors, performed live on the front lawn of the '62 Center for Theatre and Dance.

Author, Zakiya Dalila Harris joins Carol Jenkins to discuss her first and highly anticipated novel, "The Other Black Girl".

Jamira Burley, Activist and Co-Founder of "I Am Here To" joins us to discuss this organization, being a change maker and more.

Sherra Aguirre, Author of "Joyful, Delicious, Vegan: Life Without Heart Disease" discusses her book and the importance of developing a healthy lifestyle

Marley Dias, Founder of #1000BlackGirlBooks joins us to discuss her work as an author, activist and Executive Producer to her Netflix hit, "Bookmarks".

Jeremy McQueen, Artistic Director and Choreographer of The Black Iris Project joins us to discuss his latest work, "Wild: Act 1", a film that explores systematic racism in the juvenile justice system.

Cliff Albright, Executive Director and Co-Founder of Black Voters Matter joins us to discuss the fight on voter suppression, support from major corporations in voting rights, the filibuster and more.

Deborah Willis joins us to discuss her latest work, "The Black Civil War Soldier", in which she retells the stories of soldiers. Hank Willis Thomas also joins us to capture us with his works of art.

Rebecca Carroll talks with us about her latest book, "Surviving the White Gaze: A Memoir" that walks us through her struggle with race and identity as she navigates life in a white world.

Editors, Jenna Wortham and Kimberly Drew created an anthology consisting of art, recipes and moments captured in black culture and history and presented to us,"Black Futures".

Salamishah Tillet releases her new book, "In Search of the Color Purple: The Story of An American Masterpiece", where she takes a deeper look into Alice Walker's classic "The Color Purple".

After 86 years, The Apollo Theater continues to create platforms for artists and preserve a culture for the next generation.

Jamia Wilson, Director and Publisher of Feminist Press joins us to discuss her journey as a writer, her upcoming children's book and what we can expect as she prepares to move forward in her next position as the Executive Editor at Random House.

Author, Cole Brown takes us through his journey in "Greyboy: Finding Blackness in a White World", where he is met at an intersection of others expectations of "blackness" versus how he views himself.

Rep. Elijah Cummings was an influencer in politics and one who fought for the underdog. Dr. Maya Rockeymoore Cummings joins us to discuss her late husband's final book, "We're Better Than This: My Fight For the Future of Our Democracy".

Aimee Allison, Founder and President of She the People discusses the upcoming election, the strategies in getting people out to vote and women of color running in historic numbers. Hosted by Carol Jenkins

Dr. Berenecea Johnson Eanes, President of York College discusses how York College continues to provide academic excellence to their students and meeting the challenges

Martha S. Jones, History Professor at John Hopkins University and Author of "Vanguard" and L. Joy Williams, Political Strategist and Creator and Host of "#SundayCivics" discusses the fight for black women in securing their voice and seat at the table.

Eddie Glaude Jr., Professor of African American Studies at Princeton University discusses the way he studies the works of James Baldwin and how it ties into what we are experiencing today in black america with his new book, "Begin Again".

Dr. Joy Harris-Smith, Co-Author of “The ABC’s of Diversity” and Siah Hagin, School and Mental Health Counselor discuss if and when it’s the right time to discuss racism with your children and how they are being affected by this pandemic

Dr. D'Weston Haywood, author of "Let Us Make Men and Professor at Hunter College discusses racial advancement, #sayhername, justice reform and recent protests.

Rashad Robinson, President of Color of Change; the largest online racial justice organization joins us to discuss the issues African Americans are facing during this pandemic.

Marc Morial, Mayor of New Orleans from 1994-2002 and President and CEO of the National Urban League since 2003 joins us to discuss his new book, “The Gumbo Coalition” and the importance of having a strong leader with a plan.