Marcus Samuelsson: Creating Success in Every Flavor
In the heart of Harlem, Chef Marcus Samuelsson brings his passion for food to the neighborhood he calls home. An award-winning chef, restaurateur, cookbook author, philanthropist, and food activist creating success in every flavor.
CONTENT CATALOG ~ 76 Episodes | 573 Schools
The Black Experience with Adam P. Kennedy
My humanity is bound up in yours, for we can only be human together.” - Desmond Tutu. Telling the powerful and successful stories of Black America. The Black Experience affects us all. This is my experience.
A Philip Randolph: The Man Behind the March
With six decades of civility, Asa Philip Randolph was a trailblazing leader, organizer, and social activist. He was a voice for change and the man behind the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom.
Susan Rice: Generations of Service
Drawing upon many generations of service, Susan Rice became the first black woman to serve as U.S. representative to the United Nations. A diplomat, policy advisor, and former public official, her story is one of dedication and excellence.
Althea Gibson: An Unmatched Pioneer
"No matter what accomplishments you make, somebody helped you." Althea Gibson was a pioneering black athlete who played an integral role in breaking down color lines and paving the way for equal opportunities. In 1956, she became the first African American to win a Grand Slam title. Her achievements off the court far exceeded the world of sports. This is her striking story of success.
MLK: Dreaming Out Loud
American civil rights activist, Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., gave his famous “I Have a Dream” speech in 1963 from the steps of the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C. A dream not yet realized.
Known as “The Queen of Gospel,” Mahalia Jackson had the voice of a generation. Her spirit lifted up the nation at the height of the Civil Rights Movement in the U.S. during the 1950s and 60s.
Mahalia Jackson: The Queen’s Gospel
Mike Tyson: The Fight of His Life
Known as the Baddest Man on the Planet, Iron Mike Tyson’s story will knock you out. He raised eyebrows in the ring and everywhere else. The youngest heavyweight boxing champ in history and one of the best of all time.
