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I SEE U

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I SEE U is a unique, award-winning program that gives voice to those who have often been unheard, and exploring cultural identity through the stories of people and places that have been transformed by the effects of long-standing biases. We guide fascinating conversations with newsmakers who share their personal histories, their struggles and their triumphs. In listening, we learn to empathize and hopefully experience a few ‘a-ha’ moments for ourselves.

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2: The Reign Check 21.05.2021 49:44

With the anniversary of George Floyd's death , two preachers -- one Black, one White -- both of large congregations in Houston, share unguarded perspectives on why some evangelical Christians have largely remained silent on race-related issues in America where social justice concerns are taking center stage. Dr. Marcus D. Cosby , Senior Pastor of Wheeler Avenue Baptist and Dr. Steve Wells , Senior...

1: An American Battle Feel 15.05.2021 51:29

I SEE U's premiere episode welcomes Oscar-winning filmmaker, Kevin Willmott , Duke University researcher, Dr. Adriene Lentz Smith and film producer, Brandy Byers . We'll reveal unexplored takeaways from a film Willmott directed and released in 2020 called, " THE 24th ." The movie takes place in 1917, where soldiers from the Army's all-Black 24th Infantry Regiment become involved in a deadly riot i...

I SEE U with Eddie Robinson Trailer 15.04.2021 2:10

One outgrowth of the social changes happening around us is people who have been historically disenfranchised are now taking control of their own narratives. I SEE U with Eddie Robinson brings those voices to a wider audience. The show features candid interviews with newsmakers, filmmakers, musicians and community leaders that help us understand the cultural shifts that are changing our society in...