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Hosted by civil rights icon Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis, Jr., a thought-provoking half-hour weekly talk show with an urban American flair featuring interviews with famous leaders and politicians, doctors and scientists, cultural leaders and influencers from around the globe.

Steven Hightower joins Dr. Chavis to discuss EV innovation and clean energy solutions.
Dr. Chavis talks with life stylist, author and advice columnist Harriet Cole.
Marcia Fudge, Secretary Housing and Urban Development, discusses home ownership.
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Dr. Cheryl LaRoche explores Bishop Paul Quinn’s untold legacy in Apostle of Liberation.
Lonnae O’Neal explores family, land, and legacy in her new book Bibb Country.
AI innovator Dr. Denise Turley explores how artificial intelligence is reshaping the future of work.
Dr. Chavis examines how Black soldiers reshaped the course of the Civil War.
Dr. Chavis speaks with Paxton K. Baker, Minority Owner of the Washington Nationals.
Dr. Chavis speaks with Anasa Troutman, CEO of the Historic Clayborn Temple.
Steven Hightower joins Dr. Chavis to discuss EV innovation and clean energy solutions.
Dr. Chavis welcomes Darlene McGhee-Whittington, 28th President of Jack and Jill.
April DeSimone joins Dr. Chavis to explore how design can drive equity and social justice.
Dr. Chavis and Charles Cantu discuss digital media innovation and equity in the marketplace.
Dr. Charles Asher Small, Founder of the Institute for the Study of Global Antisemitism.
Dr. Chavis and acclaimed violinist Anyango Yarbo-Davenport discuss her artistry and global impact.
Beth Hopkins: civil rights pioneer and one of the first women to live on campus at Wake Forest.
Alencia Johnson shares powerful insights on culture, justice, and social impact.
Dr. Chavis talks to Dana W. White, Senior Managing Director at Ankura Consulting.
Dr. Chavis talks to Terrence Hayes, the VA’s Deputy Assistant Secretary, Public Affairs.
Dr. Chavis talks to Janice L. Mathis Esq. with the National Council of Negro Women.
Dr. Chavis discusses the rise in anti-Semitism with expert attorney Gabriel Groisman.
American Cancer Society doctors review their historic study on Black women and cancer.
Dr. Chavis talks to professor and political activist Herb Boyd.
Dr. Chavis talks to global radio host Charles Garris and digital tech expert Mark Gusakov.
Dr. Chavis talks to veteran comedians Chris Thomas and Sir Frank Cooper.
Dr. Chavis talks with leaders from The Conservation Fund, a top environmental conservation group.
Dr. Chavis talks to Dominique D. Calhoun, 81st President of the National Bar Association.
Dr. Chavis talks to two serial entrepreneurs that bootstrapped their way to success.
Money guru Clifton Johnson discusses financial literacy in minority communities.
Dr. Chavis interviews conservative commentator and media mogul Armstrong Williams.
Dr. Chavis talks to educator, activist and daughter of the legendary comedian Dick Gregory.
Dr. Chavis talks to Calvin Butler, CEO of Exelon, the nation's largest utility company.
Author Margaret Seidler discusses her revealing book on Charleston’s racial history.
Dr. Chavis talk to Dr. Russell Wigginton, President of the National Civil Rights Museum.
Dr. Chavis talks to Tony Tony Wyllie, CEO of sports branding firm The Collective Engine.
Samantha Tweedy, CEO of Black Economic Alliance, and Dr. Chavis discuss wealth building strategies.
Wright Thompson discusses his book “The Barn: The Secret History of a Murder in Mississippi.”
Dr. Chavis talks to CEO Wole Coaxum about strategies to assist the unbanked.
Dr. Shari Rogers joins Dr. Chavis to discuss the historic link between Blacks and Jews.
Dr. Chavis talks to LeBron James’ mother and other family members about their foundation.
Dr. Chavis talks to environmentalist, Amanda Costa about combating climate change.
Dr. Chavis talks to top Community Development Financial Institution CEO Everett Sands.
Dr. Tshaka Cunningham talks to Dr. Chavis about growing minority participation in genome research.
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