The Chavis Chronicles

Kimberly 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

Dr. 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.

Ronald 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.

Polls show that many parents are on the fence about whether and when to vaccinate their younger kids for COVID-19. The issue has become politically polarizing. Dr. Chavis discusses with Dr. Yolanda Lewis-Ragland, one of the leading pediatricians in the U.S., how the COVID-19 vaccination debate is also adversely impacting other routine scheduled childhood vaccines.

Ilyasah 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.

Otis 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

Dr. 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.

Cedric 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.

Dr. 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.

Dr. Chavis speaks Janice Mathis, Executive Director of National Council of Negro Women about the organization's strategies for 2022 and beyond. Then, Dr. Chavis meets with a young African American director, writer and actress that has Hollywood buzzing. Kelly Kali talks about her Oscar winning film on homelessness and why more women of color need to break into the film industry.

Dr. Chavis discusses Haiti's strategic importance to the United States and why the Haitian people continue to suffer from poverty and political unrest with historian Roger Persaud, one of the foremost experts on Haiti.

In this episode, Dr. 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.