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The Chavis Chronicles

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 famous leaders and politicians, doctors and scientists, cultural leaders and influencers from around the globe.

Rawle Anderson Jr., Esq.

26m 50s

Dr. Chavis talks with executive director of the American Psychiatric Association Foundation (APA) Rawle Andrews Jr. Andrews discusses his leadership at APA, his strong involvement in the legal community, his pursuit of health equity and commitment to improving the Nation’s mental health.

Episodes

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    Rawle Anderson Jr., Esq.

    S4 E424 - 26m 50s

    Dr. Chavis talks with executive director of the American Psychiatric Association Foundation (APA) Rawle Andrews Jr. Andrews discusses his leadership at APA, his strong involvement in the legal community, his pursuit of health equity and commitment to improving the Nation’s mental health.

  • John Hope Bryant: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    John Hope Bryant

    S4 E423 - 26m 6s

    Dr. Chavis talks with the founder and CEO of Operation Hope, John Hope Bryant. Bryant discusses economic empowerment, financial literacy and provides financial tips to build generational wealth.

  • Inga Willis and Craig Spates: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Inga Willis and Craig Spates

    S4 E422 - 27m 29s

    Dr. Chavis interviews Inga Willis, state representative of Georgia’s 55th District and the vice president of brand and external affairs at Propel Center. The Propel Center's mission is to provide HBCU students with the skills needed to transform our nation's workforce. Dr. Chavis also talks to real estate developer Craig Spates about the need to build more new homes for low-income families.

  • Milton Jones: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Milton Jones

    S4 E421 - 27m 9s

    Dr. Chavis interviews the first African American chairman of the United Negro College Fund Board Milton H. Jones Jr. Jones discusses his accomplished career in senior executive roles, the initiative of 100 Black Men of America, and the importance of fostering education and community engagement for black youth.

  • Kornisha McGill Brown and Dr. Angela Marshall: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Kornisha McGill Brown and Dr. Angela Marshall

    S4 E420 - 26m 25s

    Dr. Chavis interviews the 27th national president of Jack and Jill of America, Kornisha McGill Brown. Brown discusses her advocacy in ensuring that African Americans have access to opportunities to maximize their potential. He also talks to physician and author Dr. Angela Marshall about the importance of identifying medical bias as it relates to race, gender and other cultural factors.

  • Stephen Benjamin: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Stephen Benjamin

    S4 E419 - 27m 18s

    Dr. Chavis interviews senior advisor to President Joseph Biden, the first black mayor of Columbia and the director of the Office of Public Engagement Stephen Benjamin. Benjamin discusses his upbringing in civil rights advocacy, his historic mayorship in Columbia, South Carolina, the ideology of Bidenomics, and the Biden administration’s commitment to diversity.

  • Harriett Cole: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Harriett Cole

    S4 E418 - 27m 7s

    Dr. Chavis interviews life stylist, author and nationally syndicated advice columnist Harriet Cole. Cole discusses her upbringing, the impact of her Howard University education, career in journalism at Ebony magazine, and the state of the Black press today.

  • Nicole Elam: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Nicole Elam

    S4 E417 - 25m 48s

    Dr. Chavis interviews the president and CEO of the National Bankers Association Nicole Elam. Elam discusses her upbringing at the NAACP, accomplished career in the financial industry, the impact of redlining, the history of Black-owned banks and why these banks are often the only source for reasonable, fair, and non-predatory lending for African Americans in the U.S.

  • Sonia Pruitt: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Sonia Pruitt

    S4 E416 - 26m 1s

    Dr. Chavis interviews professor of criminal justice and retired police captain of Montgomery County in the state of Maryland Sonia Y. Wiggins Pruitt. Pruitt discusses her career in public service, her current role in academia, and the importance of community policing in the Black community.

  • Andrew Young: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Andrew Young

    S4 E415 - 26m

    Dr. Chavis interviews civil rights icon, diplomat, and former mayor of Atlanta, Andrew Young, one of the last surviving members of Martin Luther King Jr.'s inner circle. Young discusses his journey as one of the leaders of the movement, his historic relationship as a confident of Dr. King, his role as ambassador to the United Nations and mayorship in Atlanta.

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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.

  • Phylicia Rashad: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    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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    The Chavis Chronicles

    Rawle Anderson Jr., Esq.

    Thursday
    Mar 21

    30 Minutes

    Rawle Anderson Jr., executive director of the American Psychiatric Association Foundation talks about his pursuit of health equity and commitment to improving the nation's mental health.
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    Rawle Anderson Jr., Esq.

    Saturday
    Mar 23

    30 Minutes

    Rawle Anderson Jr., executive director of the American Psychiatric Association Foundation talks about his pursuit of health equity and commitment to improving the nation's mental health.
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    Richard Dunn and Ashley Myatt

    Sunday
    Mar 24

    30 Minutes

    Richard Dunn, COO of The Atlanta Voice, talks about his career in artist management and his passion for mentoring youth; Miss Black America Ashley Myatt.
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    Richard Dunn and Ashley Myatt

    Thursday
    Mar 28

    30 Minutes

    Richard Dunn, COO of The Atlanta Voice, talks about his career in artist management and his passion for mentoring youth; Miss Black America Ashley Myatt.
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    Richard Dunn and Ashley Myatt

    Saturday
    Mar 30

    30 Minutes

    Richard Dunn, COO of The Atlanta Voice, talks about his career in artist management and his passion for mentoring youth; Miss Black America Ashley Myatt.
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    Bill Bynum

    Sunday
    Mar 31

    30 Minutes

    Bill Bynum, founder of Hope Credit Union, talks about strengthening the financial health of people in under-resourced communities.

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