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The Change Maker

The Change Maker

Season 4 Episode 403
27:00
A Self-Made Billionaire

A Self-Made Billionaire

Season 4 Episode 404
26:18
The Art Born from Covid-19

The Art Born from Covid-19

Season 4 Episode 405
27:29
The Rich Legacy of Black Mayors

The Rich Legacy of Black Mayors

Season 4 Episode 406
26:02
Howard Robertson

Howard Robertson

Season 4 Episode 407
25:55
Robert Smith

Robert Smith

Season 4 Episode 408
27:03
Dr. Topper Carew

Dr. Topper Carew

Season 4 Episode 409
27:18
Rev. Dr. Frances Draper

Rev. Dr. Frances Draper

Season 4 Episode 410
26:24
T.I.

T.I.

Season 4 Episode 411
26:02
Phylicia Rashad

Phylicia Rashad

Season 4 Episode 412
26:34
Monie Love

Monie Love

Season 4 Episode 413
25:45
Andrew Young

Andrew Young

Season 4 Episode 415
26:00
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The Chavis Chronicles

The Godfather of Soul's Daughter

Season 4 Episode 401

Deanna Brown-Thomas, daughter of legendary soul singer James Brown, the Godfather of Soul, shares little known facts about her famous father, his business savvy, historic support of the civil rights movement and how his charity is impacting the lives of needy children today.

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LeBron James I Promise Foundation
26:06
Dr. Chavis talks to LeBron James’ mother and other family members about their foundation.
Samantha Tweedy
27:39
Samantha Tweedy, CEO of Black Economic Alliance, and Dr. Chavis discuss wealth building strategies.
Wright Thompson, New York Times Best-Selling Author
27:44
Wright Thompson discusses his book “The Barn: The Secret History of a Murder in Mississippi.”
Dr. Tshaka Cunningham, PhD Molecular Biologist, Co-Founder & CSO, Polaris Genomics, Inc.
27:22
Dr. Tshaka Cunningham talks to Dr. Chavis about growing minority participation in genome research.
Margaret Seidler, Journalist and Author
26:45
Author Margaret Seidler discusses her revealing book on Charleston’s racial history.
Dr. Russell Wigginton – Civil Rights Museum
27:16
Dr. Chavis talk to Dr. Russell Wigginton, President of the National Civil Rights Museum.
Tony Wyllie – CEO Sports and Branding Management - The Collective Engine
25:51
Dr. Chavis talks to Tony Tony Wyllie, CEO of sports branding firm The Collective Engine.
Calvin Butler – CEO Exelon
27:06
Dr. Chavis talks to Calvin Butler, CEO of Exelon, the nation's largest utility company.
Ayanna Gregory
26:33
Dr. Chavis talks to educator, activist and daughter of the legendary comedian Dick Gregory.
Professor Herb Boyd
27:16
Dr. Chavis talks to professor and political activist Herb Boyd.
Charles “Shorty” Garris & Mark Gusakov
26:44
Dr. Chavis talks to global radio host Charles Garris and digital tech expert Mark Gusakov.
Chris Thomas and Sir Frank Cooper (Comedians)
25:56
Dr. Chavis talks to veteran comedians Chris Thomas and Sir Frank Cooper.
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