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October 20, 2015

Television history with Dr. Gayle Wald, Pt. 1 (Ep. 45, 2015)

By: John L. Hanson

Dr. Gayle Wald, professor of English and American studies at George Washington University and author of “It’s Been Beautiful: Soul! And Black Power Television,” discusses television in the ‘60s, history, her life and work.


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March 13, 2016

Kenny Braswell (Ep. 14, 2016)

Producer and host John L. Hanson, Jr. speaks with Kenny Braswell, executive director of Fathers Incorporated and author of Daddy, There’s A Noise Outside.

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March 6, 2016

Lisa Nichols (Ep. 13, 2016)

In Black America host John L. Hanson, Jr. speaks with Lisa Nichols, founder and CEO of Motivating The Masses and author of Abundance Now: Amplify Your Life and Achieve Prosperity Today.

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February 28, 2016

A Tribute to Ron Banks (Ep. 12, 2016)

In Black America presents a 2008 conversation with the late Ron Banks, who passed away in 2020.  Banks was the lead singer and a founding member of Detroit singing group The Dramatics.

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February 21, 2016

Bernard Shaw (Ep. 11, 2016)

In Black America presents a 1985 interview with renowned television journalist Bernard Shaw, who retired from CNN in 2001 after a three-decade career as a national news correspondent and anchor.

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February 14, 2016

Malisha Dellinger (Ep. 10, 2016)

Host John L. Hanson, Jr. speaks with Malisha Dillinger, founder, President and CEO of Curls, LLC, and author of “Against All Odds: From The Projects toThe Penthouse.”

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February 7, 2016

A Tribute to Alex Haley (Ep. 09, 2016)

In Black America presents a 1988 interview with the late Alex Haley, the acclaimed writer best known as the author of “Roots: The Saga of an American Family,” and “The Autobiography of Malcolm X.”

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January 31, 2016

The Late Lena Horne (Ep. 08, 2016)

In Black America presents a 1983 conversation with the late Lena Horne, discussing her legendary and ground-breaking career as a singer, dancer, actress and civil rights activist.

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January 24, 2016

Valerie Mitchell-Johnston (Ep. 07, 2016)

Host John L. Hanson, Jr. discusses entertainment marketing, production and venue  management with Valerie Mitchell-Johnston, Harvard Law School graduate and Deputy General Counsel at Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts.

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