
2008
Intimate Portraits of Black America
As a new chapter begins in this country, THE BLACK LIST offers a dynamic and never-before-heard perspective from achievers of color. This series of inspired - and inspiring - observations on African-American life in the 21st century forms a roll call of some of the most compelling politicians, writers, thinkers and performers ever to tackle their fields of endeavor. Watch the interview-portraits and get a sharper snapshot of where this country has been and where it's headed.

Colin Powell
Self

Toni Morrison
Self

Sean Combs
Self

Slash
Self

Chris Rock
Self

Louis Gossett Jr.
Self

Russell Simmons
Self

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
Self

Thelma Golden
Self

Al Sharpton
Self

Bill T. Jones
Self

Keenen Ivory Wayans
Self

Zane
Self

Dawn Staley
Self

Vernon E. Jordan Jr.
Self

Suzan-Lori Parks
Self

Susan Rice
Self

Harlem Diary: Nine Voices of Resilience

When We Were Kings

Breath of Freedom

Finding the Gold Within

52 Blocks: Show and Prove

The Black List: Volume Two

Midnight Ramble

Paris Is Burning

Joe Louis: America's Hero Betrayed

Still A Brother: Inside the Negro Middle Class

Waiting for "Superman"

Richard Wright: Native Son, Author and Activist

The Black List: Volume Three

The N Word

The Whole Gritty City

No Regret

The L.A. Riots: 25 Years Later

No Maps on My Taps

That World Is Gone

Unchained Memories: Readings from the Slave Narratives