CUNY TV's Black America

About CUNY TV's Black America

Black America is an in-depth conversation that explores what it means to be Black in America. The show profiles Black activists, academics, business leaders, sports figures, elected officials, artists and writers to gauge this experience in a time of both turbulence and breakthroughs.

Publisher

CUNY TV

Category

society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

3 Feb 2016

Latest episode

21 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

262 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   21 Oct 2026

   The Cost of Fitting In

   Author and behavioral scientist, Patricia Faison Hewlin joins host Carol Jenkins to discuss her book, “Staying True to You” exploring authenticity, self-discovery, and the courage to remain true to yourself in a world that often demands conformity.

2. 

   7 Oct 2026

   There's Power in Your Voice

   Soprano, Brandie Inez Sutton shares stories from her life in opera, discusses her passion for performing, and gives viewers a glimpse into the work behind the voice.

3. 

   30 Sept 2026

   Marching to Greatness: The Magic of HBCU Bands

   Award-winning illustrator and author, Shadra Strickland discusses her new children’s book, “Here Comes the Band”. Shadra takes us inside the colorful world of HBCU marching bands and shares how the sights, sounds, movement, and community of these incredible bands inspired her to bring their magic to children and families. Shadra talks about her artistic journey, the inspiration behind Here Comes the Band, and why seeing Black culture and HBCU traditions represented in children’s books matters.

Who has been a guest on CUNY TV's Black America

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Khary Saeed Jones
• Luvvie Ajayi Jones
• Sophia Victor

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

YouTube views

22,009,897

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

14 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 75 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

77

Social presence

0

YouTube

93

Engagement

90

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Guest appearances

Books guests

Based on episode analysis; this does not confirm that the show is currently accepting guests.