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Rev. Dr. Frances Draper

Season 4 Episode 410 | 26m 24s

Dr. Chavis interviews newspaper publisher Frances Draper of the The Baltimore Afro-American, the longest-running African-American family-owned newspaper in the United States, established in 1892. Chavis and Draper discuss the historical, political and cultural importance of the black press in America and black women in leadership roles.

Aired: 10/06/23 | Expires: 10/06/25
Distributed nationally by American Public Television
Extras
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 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.
Dr. Chavis talks to billionaire Robert Smith about achieving success against the odds.
Dr. Chavis talks with senior advisor to President Joseph Biden Stephen Benjamin.
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Dr. Chavis talks to Janice L. Mathis Esq. with the National Council of Negro Women.
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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.
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