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CUNY TV's Black America

Carol Jenkins

Booking Overview

Interview-led public-affairs and cultural-issues show focused on the Black experience in America, featuring external activists, academics, authors, artists, advocates, nonprofit leaders, and people with significant lived experience. Agencies could credibly pitch established subject-matter experts, authors, justice advocates, cultural figures, and leaders with compelling personal stories; booking difficulty is medium because guests generally need notable achievements, expertise, or a strong connection to racial justice and Black culture.

Metrics

Episodes: 261

Frequency: Every two weeks

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Listener location: USA

YouTube: 76.0k subscribers

Instagram: 2.3k followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

inquirecuny@cuny.edu

podcasts@tv.cuny.edu

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Host

Carol Jenkins - Journalist, author, and television host known for leading conversations about social justice, race, gender, and public affairs.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Established authors, journalists, artists, advocates, nonprofit leaders, academics, and public figures with recognized expertise, notable work, or a compelling connection to Black life and racial justice. People with significant lived experience may also qualify when their story illuminates a broader social issue.
Required Achievements:  
Published books, Award-winning creative work, Executive or founder roles at mission-driven organizations, Recognized advocacy or journalism, Notable personal experiences connected to justice, disability, or racial equity

Recent Guest Discussions

Shadra Strickland - HBCU Marching Bands, Black Cultural Representation, Children's Books, And Her Book Here Comes The Band

Christina Swarns - Wrongful Convictions, Criminal Justice Reform, And The Fight For Justice

Huwe Burton - Wrongful Conviction, Exoneration, And His 19 Years In Prison For A Crime He Did Not Commit

Kristal Brent Zook - The Tulsa Race Massacre, Black Wall Street, Reparations, And Racial Justice

Krystle Allen - Blindness, Nonprofit Leadership, And Personal Experiences Of Disability

Recent Topics

Society, Racial Justice, Black History, Civil Rights, Hbcus

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
CUNY TV's Black America
:

Marching to Greatness: The Magic of HBCU Bands

September 30, 2026

Award-winning illustrator and author, Shadra Strickland discusses her new children’s book, "Here Comes the Band". Shadra takes us inside the colorful world of HBCU marching bands and shares how the sights, sounds, movement, and community of these incredible bands inspired her to bring their magic to children and families. Shadra talks about her artistic journey, the inspiration behind Here Comes the Band, and why seeing Black culture and HBCU traditions represented in children’s books matters.

When Your Innocent But Still Sent to Jail

September 17, 2026

Huwe Burton shares his journey from wrongful conviction to exoneration after spending 19 years in prison for a crime he didn’t commit. Christina Swarns, Executive Director of the Innocence Project discusses wrongful convictions & the fight for justice.

The Tulsa Massacre: The History They Tried To Erase

August 05, 2026

Journalist Kristal Brent Zook discusses her new book on the Tulsa Race Massacre, Black Wall Street, reparations, and the ongoing pursuit of racial justice in Tulsa.

Frequently asked questions

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CUNY TV's Black America
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How do I get in touch with CUNY TV's Black America?

CUNY TV's Black America is hosted by Carol Jenkins. Its publicly listed emails are inquirecuny@cuny.edu and podcasts@tv.cuny.edu. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for CUNY TV's Black America?

The publicly listed emails for CUNY TV's Black America: inquirecuny@cuny.edu and podcasts@tv.cuny.edu.

How many listeners does CUNY TV's Black America have?

Podseeker estimates CUNY TV's Black America reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for CUNY TV's Black America?

CUNY TV's Black America typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Established authors, journalists, artists, advocates, nonprofit leaders, academics, and public figures with recognized expertise, notable work, or a compelling connection to Black life and racial justice. People with significant lived experience may also qualify when their story illuminates a broader social issue. Common among recent guests: Published books; Award-winning creative work; Executive or founder roles at mission-driven organizations. Recent guests include Shadra Strickland, Christina Swarns, and Huwe Burton.

How hard is it to get booked on CUNY TV's Black America?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does CUNY TV's Black America cover?

Recent episodes cover Society, Racial Justice, Black History, Civil Rights, and Hbcus. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

inquirecuny@cuny.edu

podcasts@tv.cuny.edu

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