In Black America highlights the contributions made by four outstanding African Americans: businesswoman Natalie Madeira Cofield, Gospel entrepeneur Dr. Bobby Jones, author Will Haygood, and the late journalist Robert Maynard.
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November 14, 2026
On this episode of In Black America, producer and host John L. Hanson, Jr. speaks with Racquel Palmer, actress, writer and producer, and founder of Palmer House Studios, discussing the unique approach she took to getting the attention of media mogul Tyler Perry, and her subsequent television acting career and the creation of her own […]
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November 8, 2026
Kamala Harris and Marc Morial (Ep. 50, 2026)
This week on In Black America, producer and host John L Hanson presents highlights from a discussion between former Vice President Kamala D. Harris and National Urban League President Marc H. Morial, from The Legacy Leadership Awards Luncheon, Fireside Chat on Democracy, Civic Participation and The Road Ahead, held at the National Urban League’s 2026 […]
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November 1, 2026
Emily Lordi, pt. 2 (Ep. 49, 2026)
This week on In Black America, producer and host John L. Hanson, Jr. concludes his conversation with Emily Lordi, cultural critic, professor of English at Vanderbilt University, and author of Holding Lightning: The Life, Loves and Art of Whitney Houston, discussing Lordi’s intimate portrait of the iconic singer, a critical biography that explores Houston’s origins […]
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October 25, 2026
Emily Lordi, pt. 1 (Ep. 48, 2026)
This week on In Black America, producer and host John L. Hanson, Jr. begins a conversation with Emily Lordi, cultural critic, professor of English at Vanderbilt University, and author of Holding Lightning: The Life, Loves and Art of Whitney Houston, discussing Lordi’s intimate portrait of the iconic singer, a critical biography that explores Houston’s origins […]
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October 18, 2026
Glenn Doughty, pt. 2 (Ep. 47, 2026)
This week on In Black America, producer and host John L. Hanson, Jr. concludes his conversation with Glenn Doughty, co-founder of Career Information and Training Network, an eight year of the National Football League, and founder of Shake and Bake Family Fun Center in Baltimore, Maryland, discussing his collegiate football career as a member of […]
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October 11, 2026
Glenn Doughty, pt. 1 (Ep. 46, 2026)
This week on In Black America, producer and host John L. Hanson, Jr. begins a conversation with Glenn Doughty, an eight year of the National Football League, co-founder of Career Information and Training Network, and founder of Shake and Bake Family Fun Center in Baltimore, Maryland, discussing his collegiate football career as a member of […]
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October 4, 2026
Dr. Glenda Baskin Glover (Ep. 45, 2026)
On this week’s edition of In Black America, producer and host John L. Hanson speaks with Dr. Glenda Baskin Glover, PhD., retired president of Tennessee State University and author of How Dare You: An HBCU President’s Fight For Half A Billion Dollars Owed – And The State’s Action To Avoid Payment.
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September 27, 2026
State of Black America Panel (Ep. 44, 2026)
This week on In Black America, producer and host John L. Hanson, Jr. presents highlights from a panel discussion at the 2026 National Urban League Conference addressing the current state of Black America, featuring U.S. Representative Jasmine Crockett. CNN political analyst Van Jones, and Vanderbilt University professor Dr. Michael Eric Dyson, reflecting on the current […]
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