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 and the unique qualities that made her unique and her talents compelling.
November 1, 2026

