CUNY TV's Black America Podcast
1) Black History is Our History
TikTok creator Taylor Cassidy joins host Carol Jenkins to discuss her new book, Black History is Your History—a powerful exploration of influential African American figures and their lasting impact o...Show More
2) Protect Our Black Boys
Author Derrick Barnes joins us to talk about his powerful new book, The Incredibly Human Henson Blayze. In this heartfelt conversation, Barnes explores the importance of affirming Black boyhood and th...Show More
3) The Reimagining of Max Roach's We Insist
Grammy Award-winning drummer and composer Terri Lyne Carrington, together with Grammy-nominated jazz vocalist and recording artist Christie Dashiell discuss We Insist 2025—a powerful reimagining of Ma...Show More
4) Straight Out of Flatbush to LA with Kerry Coddett
Comedian Kerry Coddett shares how she went from struggling in school and growing up in Brooklyn to turning her life around—becoming her high school’s valedictorian and rising to success as a writer, p...Show More
5) Taking a Look Back to Moments that Challenged & Inspired Us
We revisited powerful conversations with guests including philanthropist and author Frederick Joseph, artist and activist Sophia Victor, professional troublemaker Luvvie Ajayi Jones, and Lurie Daniel ...Show More
6) Going Back To Go Forward
Filmmaker, Khary Saeed Jones joins host Carol Jenkins for a reflective conversation about his return to the rural Canadian town where he once faced racism in his film, Night Fight.
7) The Power in Art
Artist and Professor Sophia Victor explores the power of art to give voice to those often forgotten. She reflects on the role of art in preserving narratives that challenge societal norms, pushing bac...Show More
8) Have You Ever Had to Defend Your Name?
Anyone who has ever searched in vain for their name on a souvenir keychain or had it mispronounced because it’s unique will relate to Luvvie Ajayi Jones’ latest book, Little Troublemaker Defends Her N...Show More
9) Finding My Voice with Frederick Joseph
New York Times bestselling author Frederick Joseph joins us to dive into his powerful new book, This Thing of Ours.
10) When Is The Time To Take Control of Your Health?
Melicia Whitt-Glover, executive director of the Council on Black Health, talks about her work to improve health outcomes in Black communities, the challenges of health disparities, and the power of cu...Show More