Soledad O'Brien hosts the much anticipated Black In America series focused on Black Woman & Family along with The Black Man.
The show was enlightening last night and we expect that it will be intriguing tonight. Please record or watch this show tonight if possible.
Keep an eye out for some upcoming events from ColumbusBlack related to this series. Be sure to review the information below and visit the forum to provide responses related to the show. The questions in the forum are listed below.
Black in America: The Black Woman & Family, Wednesday, July 23, 9 p.m. (two hours)
Forty years after the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., is Dr. King’s dream still alive? CNN’s groundbreaking documentary series Black in America continues in July with The Black Woman & Family. Anchor and special correspondent Soledad O’Brien explores the varied experiences of black women and families and investigates the reasons behind the disturbing statistics on single parenthood, disparities between black and white students in the classroom and the devastating toll of the HIV/AIDS epidemic in black communities. O’Brien reports on the progress of black women in the workplace, in universities and the status of the black middle class. This two-hour documentary also includes insights and perspectives from experts including economist and Bennett College President Julianne Malveaux, Essence magazine editor Angela Burt-Murray, Dallas-based preacher and life coach Bishop T.D. Jakes, TV/radio personality and motivational speaker Michael Baisden. The Black in America series is filmed in high definition.
Black in America: The Black Man Thursday, July 24, 9 p.m. (two hours)
Forty years after the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., CNN’s groundbreaking documentary series Black in America continues in July. In The Black Man, anchor and special correspondent Soledad O’Brien evaluates the state of black men in America and whether there are two Black Americas – success for some but challenges for far too many more. Examining the personal stories of members of the 1968 class of Little Rock, Ark.’s Central High School – and those of their sons and grandsons – O’Brien explores the controversial topics of black men and fatherhood; disparities between blacks and whites in educational, career and financial achievement; and factors leading to the dramatic rates of black male incarceration. Also looking closely at the achievements of black men and the importance of the positive influences of black fathers, O’Brien dispels many myths and stereotypes and discusses whether life is better for black men now than it was at the end of the Civil Rights era. Is Dr. King’s dream still alive? The Black in America series is filmed in high definition.
ColumbusBlack Questions in the Forum
How would you rate Black In America, "Black Woman & Family" on a scale of 1 to 5 (1 being low and 5 being High)?
If you traced your family tree and found out that you have white ancestors, would you track down your current family members and reach out to them?
Do you believe that the achievement gap would close faster between Whites and Blacks under the leadership Barack Obama versus John McCain?
Do you think that kids should be compensated or receive incentives for going to school?
Do you think that Black In America will have a positive impact on the way that Blacks live their lives or will things stay the same?
Have you ever heard about the salt-sensitivity theory? Do you believe it?
Do you believe that there is a huge food disparity in urban neighborhoods compared to suburban areas?
The number of unwed black mothers has gone from 25% in the 60s to 70% now. Why?
