The Chavis Chronicles
Season 2
Hosted by civil rights icon Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis, Jr., a thought-provoking half-hour weekly talk show with an urban American flair featuring interviews with politicians, doctors and scientists, cultural leaders from around the globe.
Where to Watch The Chavis Chronicles • Season 2
26 Episodes
- Guest: Colby Tyner, VP of Urban OneE1
Guest: Colby Tyner, VP of Urban OneDr. Chavis welcomes Colby Tyner, VP of Urban One, Host of "The Backstory" podcast, and screenwriter. Colby talks about the influence of hip hop in American culture, including his favorite hip hop artists, explains the reach of Urban One media platforms, and shares about his uncle the legendary musician McCoy Tyner, who is the subject of a forthcoming documentary. - Natalie Wilson, founder of Black and Missing FoundationE4
Natalie Wilson, founder of Black and Missing FoundationDr. Chavis interviews Natalie Wilson, founder of Black and Missing Foundation to discuss the crisis of missing females of color, and how media coverage of white and minority victims in the US is disproportionate. Natalie Wilson explains 'Missing White Woman Syndrome,' the practice by news media of amplifying the stories of missing white women, while marginalizing those of women of color. - Cedric Richmond, WH Office of Public Engagement; Dr. Cameron Wells, WH COVID-19 responseE6
Cedric Richmond, WH Office of Public Engagement; Dr. Cameron Wells, WH COVID-19 responseCedric Levan Richmond, Sr Advisor to the President of the United States and Director of the White House Office of Public Engagement discusses equity and the Administration's agenda. Also, Dr. Cameron Wells, a Senior Policy Advisor for COVID-19 Equity on the White House COVID-19 Response Team helps to shape national discourse and management of the COVID-19 pandemic. - Ron Busby - President and CEO of the US Black Chamber of CommerceE7
Ron Busby - President and CEO of the US Black Chamber of CommerceDr. Chavis welcomes Ron Busby - President and CEO of the US Black Chamber of Commerce to discuss the impact of the pandemic on Black-owned businesses. Ron also explains what measures are being taken to mitigate the financial disaster for Black entrepreneurs, and encourage Black business owners to utilize the many resources available to them. - Otis Williams, The Temptations and Ain't Too ProudE8
Otis Williams, The Temptations and Ain't Too ProudOtis Williams the last living member of the original Motown group the Temptations and manager Shelly Berger, sit down with Dr. Chavis to share little known facts and candid insights of the life and times of the legendary singing group with a sneak peak of the Broadway return of the Tony nominated musical Ain't Too Proud. - Ilyasah Shabazz, daughter of Malcom X and Betty ShabazzE9
Ilyasah Shabazz, daughter of Malcom X and Betty ShabazzIlyasah Shabazz, the third daughter of iconic civil rights activists Malcolm X and Dr. Betty Shabazz talks with Dr. Chavis about growing up as a child of the slain civil rights leader. Shabazz also takes a deep dive into the books she authored about her world renowned parents and the state of social justice in America today. - Benjamin Jealous, President, People for the America WayE11
Benjamin Jealous, President, People for the America WayActivists are intensifying their efforts in the fight against what they say are restrictive voting laws being enacted on the state level across the country. Dr. Chavis speaks with civil rights leader Benjamin Jealous, President of People for the America Way and former President of the NAACP about what's at stake for the future of voting rights in America. - Ronald Mason, President of the University of DC and Researcher Dr. Sonya HorsfordE12
Ronald Mason, President of the University of DC and Researcher Dr. Sonya HorsfordRonald Mason, Jr., President of the University of the District of Columbia discusses why HBCUs could be one of the best paths African American college students can choose to reach the middle class and beyond. Researcher Dr. Sonya Horsford discusses how to combat racial inequality in K-12 schools. - Theatrical Producer Irene Gandy and James Winston of the National Association of Black Owned BroadcastersE13
Theatrical Producer Irene Gandy and James Winston of the National Association of Black Owned BroadcastersDr. Chavis talks to Irene Gandy, a Tony award winning longtime Broadway producer about the increase in shows depicting stories about Black culture. In the broadcast arena, Black ownership of radio and TV stations is decreasing. James Winston, President and Executive Director of the National Association of Black Owned Broadcasters shares insights on what's causing the decline in ownership. - Kimberly Robinson, President of Wake-Robin Golf Club and Attorney Lisa ColonE14
Kimberly Robinson, President of Wake-Robin Golf Club and Attorney Lisa ColonKimberly Robinson, of the Wake-Robin Golf Club shares why golf is an excellent mix of advocacy and empowerment for women and girls of color. Also, approximately 10% of equity partnership with big development law firms and construction companies are with people of color. Attorney Lisa Colon gives insights on how young lawyers and developers of color can break into the industry. - NAREB President Lydia Pope, and Marcus T. Coleman, DHS Partnerships CenterE15
NAREB President Lydia Pope, and Marcus T. Coleman, DHS Partnerships CenterLydia Pope, President National Association of Real Estate Brokers speaks with Dr Chavis about resources and challenges for Black home ownership. Then, Director Marcus Coleman of the Department of Homeland Security's Center for Faith-Based Neighborhood Partnerships discusses how faith communities provide critical support for disaster relief assistance. - Dr. E Faye Williams, and Attorney Rayshon PaytonE16
Dr. E Faye Williams, and Attorney Rayshon PaytonDr. E Faye Williams, President/CEO National Congress of Black Women speaks with Dr. Chavis about the women's movement and civil rights. Dr. Williams also reflects on comedian and civil rights activist Dick Gregory. Attorney Rayshon Payton with the U.S. Department of Justice explains how the PGA TOUR 's First Tee program can help under served kids chart a course for success. - National Museum of African American Music in NashvilleE17
National Museum of African American Music in NashvilleDr. Chavis visits the National Museum of African American Music in Nashville, Tennessee. Tuwisha D. Rogers-Simpson, Vice President of Brand and Partnerships for the museum, describes the many galleries that make up the world's first and only museum devoted to African American music and the historical role Black musical artists played in shaping American music. - Dr. James Hildreth, Meharry Medical College, FDA vaccine review board and President's COVID-19 Health Equity Task ForceE18
Dr. James Hildreth, Meharry Medical College, FDA vaccine review board and President's COVID-19 Health Equity Task ForceDr. James E.K. Hildreth, President and CEO of Meharry Medical College, who sits on the FDA's vaccine advisory review board discusses the development and distribution of vaccines. Hildreth was also appointed to President Biden's COVID-19 Health Equity Task Force. He gives insights regarding the on-going distrust among many African Americans about the safety of the vaccines. - Rev. Dr. Cassandra Gould, Missouri Faith Voices and Pastor Quinn Chapel A.M.E. ChurchE19
Rev. Dr. Cassandra Gould, Missouri Faith Voices and Pastor Quinn Chapel A.M.E. ChurchMany changes have taken place in Missouri after the fatal shooting of African American teenager Michael Brown by a White police officer. Dr. Chavis talks to activist The Reverend Dr. Cassandra Gould about the on-going national debate between law enforcement officers, excessive use of force in the Black community and efforts to raise up a new generation of political leaders. - White House Deputy Press Secretary Karine Jean-PierreE20
White House Deputy Press Secretary Karine Jean-PierreWhite House Deputy Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre sits down for a one-on-one interview with Dr. Chavis to discuss the triumphs and defeats of the Biden-Harris administration, along with the greatest challenges for the presidency on the horizon. - Bakari T SellersE21
Bakari T SellersNew York Times bestselling author, attorney and political commentator Bakari T Sellers joins The Chavis Chronicles to discuss being a child of the social justice movement, his famous father Cleveland Sellers who was a key figure at the grassroots level pushing for concrete Black political power in the 60's and 70's and the current state of politics in America. - Marcela Howell, In Our Own Voice: National Black Women's Reproductive Justice AgendaE22
Marcela Howell, In Our Own Voice: National Black Women's Reproductive Justice AgendaWomen's reproductive health and voting rights are once again at a critical point in history. Dr. Chavis talks with Marcela Howell, Pres. and CEO, In Our Own Voice: National Black Women's Reproductive Justice Agenda. Howell talks about the historical contributions of Black women in the fight for voting rights that continues today and the looming threat of women losing hard won reproductive freedoms. - Bibi Hidalgo, Small Business Administration and Ron Busby, U.S. Black Chamber of CommerceE24
Bibi Hidalgo, Small Business Administration and Ron Busby, U.S. Black Chamber of CommerceBibi Hidalgo, the first woman to serve as an Administrator for the U.S. Small Business Administration in the area of government contracting and business development joins Dr. Chavis along with Ron Busby, CEO of the U.S. Black Chamber of Commerce. Hidalgo and Busby discuss new programs specifically created to help black and brown business owners secure government contracts. - Rev. Jamar A. Boyd IIE25
Rev. Jamar A. Boyd IIThe Reverend Jamar A. Boyd, II, Samuel Dewitt Proctor Conference Senior Manager discusses the future of activism in the Black church and how Millennial and Generation Z activists are redefining social, political, environmental and economic protest agendas. - Chiquita Brooks-LaSure and Brenda MalloryE26
Chiquita Brooks-LaSure and Brenda MalloryTwo guests, Chiquita Brooks-LaSure, the first Black woman to lead the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services and Brenda Mallory, 12th Chair of the White House Council on Environmental Quality, join Dr. Chavis to discuss critical policies that are in place to help protect the health and environment of vulnerable communities.