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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.

Dr. Chavis and National Urban League CEO Marc Morial discuss the value of financial equity
Dr. Chavis talks with senior advisor to President Joseph Biden Stephen Benjamin.
Karen Boykin-Towns, NAACP Board of Directors, discusses championing social justice issues.
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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.
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.
Dr. Chavis talks with the founder and CEO of Operation Hope, John Hope Bryant.
Dr. Chavis talks with the COO at the Atlanta Voice and the newest Miss Black America.
Dr. Chavis talks to Rawle Andrews Jr. of the American Psychiatric Association Foundation
Dr. Chavis talks with United Negro College Fund and civic leader Milton H. Jones, Jr.
Dr. Chavis talks to Dr. Topper Carew about success in TV, AI, and space exploration.
Dr. Chavis talks with politician and civic leader Inga Willis and developer Craig Spates.
Dr. Chavis and Frances Draper discuss the importance of the black press in America.
Dr. Chavis and actress Phylicia Rashad discuss her career and the importance of the arts.
Hip Hop star T.I. discusses the importance of the arts on the 50th anniversary of Hip Hop.
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