America in Black - Season 1
Season 1
Episodes
War on Black History, Sheryl Lee Ralph and Rap Lyrics on Trial
Marc Lamont Hill reports on the increasing number of school boards and legislators moving to limit the teaching of Black history; Skyler Henry investigates the controversial use of rap lyrics to prosecute suspected gang members.
Michael B. Jordan, Tangled Beauty and Living Single
Michael B. Jordan talks about his journey to directing "Creed III," supporters of the CROWN Act break down hair discrimination, and single Black people ponder the validity of marriage.
LL Cool J, Black Land Reparations and The Shade Room
LL Cool J discusses his longevity in hip hop, reparations activists explore the process of reclaiming stolen land, and The Shade Room founder Angie Nwandu ponders her media company's future.
Taraji P. Henson, Chlöe Bailey and Will Packer
Taraji P. Henson discusses the mental health issues affecting Black women, Chlöe Bailey and Will Packer talk about their movie "Praise This," and Roy Wood Jr. celebrates TV's best moms.
Life and Limb, Gabrielle Union and Henry Louis Gates Jr.
Dr. Foluso Fakorede discusses unnecessary amputations for Black Americans, Gabrielle Union talks about her life-changing trips to Africa, and Henry Louis Gates Jr. shares his life story.
Maternal Mortality, T.D. Jakes, Kehinde Wiley and Afrobeats
Vice President Kamala Harris addresses racial disparities in maternal health, Bishop T.D. Jakes talks about uplifting Black families, and Kehinde Wiley discusses his portrait paintings.
March On Washington 60 Years Later
Unsung women behind the March on Washington get their due; George Raveling discusses owning a priceless piece of history; Rep. Justin Pearson shares his hopes for the future.
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