Each week, Black Issues Forum presents a diverse panel of guests who discuss such topics as politics, social concerns, health, education, justice, entertainment, technology and public policy.
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Summer 2020 BLM Protest and the Road to Progress
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Stakeholders discuss steps to follow protests against racial inequities and injustice. (26m 46s)
Nina Simone Birthplace: A National Treasure
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Artists honor Nina Simone as her Tryon, NC birthplace is designated a National Treasure. (8m 54s)
Durham’s Black Wall Street: Grounds for the Future
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Durham business leaders and filmmaker Stanley Nelson talk about Blacks in business. (56m 46s)
Battleground Election: A Black Issues Forum Special
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This townhall discusses job creation, health care, equal pay, and more for Election 2018. (56m 6s)
HBCUs: Legacy & Leadership Extra
Panelists and guests continue a conversation about the future impact of HBCUs. (9m 25s)
An Interview with Stanley Nelson
Deborah Holt Noel sits down with Stanley Nelson, filmmaker of "Tell Them We Are Rising". (5m 42s)
Dr. Elwood L. Robinson, chancellor of Winston-Salem State U.
Dr. Elwood L. Robinson, chancellor of Winston-Salem State University comments on HBCUs. (26s)
NC HBCU leaders and faculty comment on the economic impact of their schools on the state. (1m 33s)
Dr. Paulette Dillard, president (interim) of Shaw University
Dr. Paulette Dillard, president (interim) of Shaw University comments on the contributions (19s)
Dr. Johnson O. Akinleye, chancellor of NC Central University
Dr. Johnson O. Akinleye, chancellor of North Carolina Central University. (31s)
Dr. Jimmy R. Jenkins Sr., president of Livingstone College
Dr. Jimmy R. Jenkins Sr., president of Livingstone College comments on HBCUs. (35s)
Dr. James A. Anderson, chancellor of Fayetteville State U.
Dr. James A. Anderson, chancellor of Fayetteville State University comments on HBCUs. (30s)
Dr. Everett B. Ward, president of St. Augustine's University
Dr. Everett B. Ward, president of Saint Augustine's University comments on HBCUs. (26s)
Dr. Dorothy Browne, provost of Bennett College
Dr. Dorothy Browne, provost of Bennett College comments on the viability of HBCUs. (31s)
The 5 Things You Didn’t Know About NC HBCUs
This teaser presents five interesting facts about North Carolina HBCUs. (45s)
HBCUs: Legacy & Leadership...A BIF Special Presentation
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Learn how North Carolina’s HBCUs impact the state's economic and social landscape. (56m 46s)
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Learn what steps you can take to end voter intimidation at the polls. (26m 46s)
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Black Issues Forum is a local public television program presented by PBS NC