Monie Love
Dr. Chavis talks to trailblazing Hip Hop MC Monie Love on the 50th Anniversary of Hip Hop about her emergence in the industry in the United Kingdom and New York City, her pioneering career and the state of women in Hip Hop today.
Episodes
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Monie Love
S4 E413 - 25m 45s
Dr. Chavis talks to trailblazing Hip Hop MC Monie Love on the 50th Anniversary of Hip Hop about her emergence in the industry in the United Kingdom and New York City, her pioneering career and the state of women in Hip Hop today.
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Phylicia Rashad
S4 E412 - 26m 34s
Dr. Chavis interviews actress, singer, educator, and philanthropist Phylicia Rashad about her cherished upbringing with talented family in Houston, Texas, her iconic role as “America’s Mom” in the Cosby Show, her return to Howard University, and the critical importance of the arts and Black history in K-12 public education.
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T.I.
S4 E411 - 26m 2s
Dr. Chavis talks with mogul, rapper, actor, and producer T.I. “The King of The South” on the 50th anniversary of Hip Hop. T.I. discusses his upbringing in Atlanta, the impact of Trap Muzik and various business ventures such as the Trap Museum.
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Rev. Dr. Frances Draper
S4 E410 - 26m 24s
Dr. Chavis interviews newspaper publisher Frances Draper of the The Baltimore Afro-American, the longest-running African-American family-owned newspaper in the United States, established in 1892. Chavis and Draper discuss the historical, political and cultural importance of the black press in America and black women in leadership roles.
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Dr. Topper Carew
S4 E409 - 27m 18s
Dr. Chavis talks to architect, screenwriter, data scientist and innovator Topper Carew about success in the television industry with the hit show “Martin”, artificial intelligence, philanthropy and the state of space exploration.
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Robert Smith
S4 E408 - 27m 3s
Dr. Chavis sits down with billionaire businessman and philanthropist Robert Smith to discuss how to achieve long-term success, the importance of internships, and the tools he uses to create lasting change.
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Howard Robertson
S4 E407 - 25m 55s
Dr. Chavis interviews Howard Robertson, President and CEO of Trust Marketing and Communications about racial disparities in radio advertising and the current state of African American media ownership in the U.S.
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The Rich Legacy of Black Mayors
S4 E406 - 26m 2s
There are more mayors of color leading our largest American cities than ever before. Four of the largest cities in the U.S. are run by Black mayors, but big city mayors are facing monumental issues ranging from upticks in crime, to a sagging economy, high inflation, to housing affordability and homelessness. Dr. Chavis talks to Phyllis Dickerson, CEO about their distinctive challenges.
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The Art Born from Covid-19
S4 E405 - 27m 29s
Dr. Chavis explores a fresh perspective on past, present and future societal issues with artist and authors Berrisford Boothe and Klaire Scarborough. Their book Shifting Time: African American Artists 2020-2021, offers a glimpse into the lives of over 70 selected African American artists during the early years of the pandemic.
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A Self-Made Billionaire
S4 E404 - 26m 18s
Dr. Chavis talks to financial guru and billionaire Soohyung Kim, a Managing Partner of Standard General L.P., a hedge fund headquartered in New York City. Kim shares his personal path to financial success and the specific challenges people of color face on the road to building wealth.
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The Change Maker
S4 E403 - 27m
Dr. Chavis talks social justice, policy and financial issues with distinguished strategist, global business, and civic leader Karen Boykin-Towns. Boykin-Towns is Vice Chair NAACP Board of Directors and previously contributed her expertise in government, the nonprofit sector, and a Fortune 50 global biopharmaceutical company, while also championing civil rights and social justice issues.
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Keys to Home Ownership
S4 E402 - 27m 8s
Marcia Fudge, U.S. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, talks to Dr. Chavis about first-time home buyers’ programs, down payment assistance, eradicating homelessness and more programs to assist with increasing homeownership.
Schedule
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The Chavis Chronicles
Monie Love
Thursday
Jan 4
30 Minutes
British rapper Monie Love talks about her emergence in the industry in the U.K. and New York, as well as hip-hop's 50th anniversary. -
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The Chavis Chronicles
Monie Love
Saturday
Jan 6
30 Minutes
British rapper Monie Love talks about her emergence in the industry in the U.K. and New York, as well as hip-hop's 50th anniversary. -
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The Chavis Chronicles
Marc Morial
Sunday
Jan 7
30 Minutes
National Urban League CEO Marc Morial discusses his political upbringing, career in public service and the value of financial equity. -
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The Chavis Chronicles
Marc Morial
Thursday
Jan 11
30 Minutes
National Urban League CEO Marc Morial discusses his political upbringing, career in public service and the value of financial equity. -
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The Chavis Chronicles
Marc Morial
Saturday
Jan 13
30 Minutes
National Urban League CEO Marc Morial discusses his political upbringing, career in public service and the value of financial equity. -
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The Chavis Chronicles
Andrew Young
Sunday
Jan 14
30 Minutes
Civil rights activist Andrew Young talks about being a confidant to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., his role as ambassador to the United Nations and his mayorship in Atlanta.
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