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The Chavis Chronicles

THE CHAVIS CHRONICLES is a thought-provoking half-hour weekly talk show with an urban American flair featuring interviews with famous leaders and politicians, doctors and scientists, cultural leaders and influencers from around the globe. The public affairs program goes beyond the headlines offering insights on matters that impact the public, and provides a unique perspective from a renowned living legend of the African-American world. Each week, Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis, Jr. hosts the 52-part series. Dr. Chavis - an award-winning journalist, civil rights icon, and consummate intellectual influencer - is a skilled interviewer who presents important content and diverse conversations that are engaging, enlightening and entertaining to a wide audience.

The Chavis Chronicles  
  • A Self-Made Billionaire
    Friday, May 3
    4:30 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    Dr. Chavis talks to financial guru and billionaire Soohyung Kim, a Managing Partner of Standard General L.P., a hedge fund headquartered in New York City. Kim shares his personal path to financial success and the specific challenges people of color face on the road to building wealth.
  • A Self-Made Billionaire
    Friday, May 3
    10:00 pm on UEN-TV 9.1
    Dr. Chavis talks to financial guru and billionaire Soohyung Kim, a Managing Partner of Standard General L.P., a hedge fund headquartered in New York City. Kim shares his personal path to financial success and the specific challenges people of color face on the road to building wealth.
  • The Art Born from Covid-19
    Friday, May 10
    4:30 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    Dr. Chavis explores a fresh perspective on past, present and future societal issues with artist and authors Berrisford Boothe and Klaire Scarborough. Their book Shifting Time: African American Artists 2020-2021, offers a glimpse into the lives of over 70 selected African American artists during the early years of the pandemic.
  • The Art Born from Covid-19
    Friday, May 10
    10:00 pm on UEN-TV 9.1
    Dr. Chavis explores a fresh perspective on past, present and future societal issues with artist and authors Berrisford Boothe and Klaire Scarborough. Their book Shifting Time: African American Artists 2020-2021, offers a glimpse into the lives of over 70 selected African American artists during the early years of the pandemic.
  • The Rich Legacy of Black Mayors
    Friday, May 17
    4:30 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    There are more mayors of color leading our largest American cities than ever before. Four of the largest cities in the U.S. are run by Black mayors, but big city mayors are facing monumental issues ranging from upticks in crime, to a sagging economy, high inflation, to housing affordability and homelessness. Dr. Chavis talks to Phyllis Dickerson, CEO about their distinctive challenges.
  • The Rich Legacy of Black Mayors
    Friday, May 17
    10:00 pm on UEN-TV 9.1
    There are more mayors of color leading our largest American cities than ever before. Four of the largest cities in the U.S. are run by Black mayors, but big city mayors are facing monumental issues ranging from upticks in crime, to a sagging economy, high inflation, to housing affordability and homelessness. Dr. Chavis talks to Phyllis Dickerson, CEO about their distinctive challenges.
  • Howard Robertson
    Friday, May 24
    4:30 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    Dr. Chavis interviews Howard Robertson, President and CEO of Trust Marketing and Communications about racial disparities in radio advertising and the current state of African American media ownership in the U.S.
  • Howard Robertson
    Friday, May 24
    10:00 pm on UEN-TV 9.1
    Dr. Chavis interviews Howard Robertson, President and CEO of Trust Marketing and Communications about racial disparities in radio advertising and the current state of African American media ownership in the U.S.
  • Robert Smith
    Friday, May 31
    4:30 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    Dr. Chavis sits down with billionaire businessman and philanthropist Robert Smith to discuss how to achieve long-term success, the importance of internships, and the tools he uses to create lasting change.
  • Robert Smith
    Friday, May 31
    10:00 pm on UEN-TV 9.1
    Dr. Chavis sits down with billionaire businessman and philanthropist Robert Smith to discuss how to achieve long-term success, the importance of internships, and the tools he uses to create lasting change.
  • Topper Carew
    Friday, June 7
    4:30 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    Dr. Chavis talks to architect, screenwriter, data scientist and innovator Topper Carew about success in the television industry with the hit show "Martin", artificial intelligence, philanthropy and the state of space exploration.
  • Topper Carew
    Friday, June 7
    10:00 pm on UEN-TV 9.1
    Dr. Chavis talks to architect, screenwriter, data scientist and innovator Topper Carew about success in the television industry with the hit show "Martin", artificial intelligence, philanthropy and the state of space exploration.
  • Rev. Dr. Frances Draper
    Friday, June 14
    4:30 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    Dr. Chavis interviews newspaper publisher Frances Draper of the The Baltimore Afro- American, the longest-running African-American family-owned newspaper in the United States, established in 1892. Chavis and Draper discuss the historical, political and cultural importance of the black press in America and black women in leadership roles.
  • Rev. Dr. Frances Draper
    Friday, June 14
    10:00 pm on UEN-TV 9.1
    Dr. Chavis interviews newspaper publisher Frances Draper of the The Baltimore Afro- American, the longest-running African-American family-owned newspaper in the United States, established in 1892. Chavis and Draper discuss the historical, political and cultural importance of the black press in America and black women in leadership roles.
  • T.I.
    Friday, June 21
    4:30 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    Dr. Chavis talks with mogul, rapper, actor, and producer T.I. "The King of The South" on the 50th anniversary of Hip Hop. T.I. discusses his upbringing in Atlanta, the impact of Trap Muzik and various business ventures such as the Trap Museum.
  • T.I.
    Friday, June 21
    10:00 pm on UEN-TV 9.1
    Dr. Chavis talks with mogul, rapper, actor, and producer T.I. "The King of The South" on the 50th anniversary of Hip Hop. T.I. discusses his upbringing in Atlanta, the impact of Trap Muzik and various business ventures such as the Trap Museum.
  • Phylicia Rashad
    Friday, June 28
    4:30 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    Dr. Chavis interviews actress, singer, educator, and philanthropist Phylicia Rashad about her cherished upbringing with talented family in Houston, Texas, her iconic role as "America's Mom" in the Cosby Show, her return to Howard University, and the critical importance of the arts and Black history in K-12 public education.
  • Phylicia Rashad
    Friday, June 28
    10:00 pm on UEN-TV 9.1
    Dr. Chavis interviews actress, singer, educator, and philanthropist Phylicia Rashad about her cherished upbringing with talented family in Houston, Texas, her iconic role as "America's Mom" in the Cosby Show, her return to Howard University, and the critical importance of the arts and Black history in K-12 public education.
  • Monie Love
    Friday, July 5
    4:30 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    Dr. Chavis talks to trailblazing Hip Hop MC Monie Love on the 50th Anniversary of Hip Hop about her emergence in the industry in the United Kingdom and New York City, her pioneering career and the state of women in Hip Hop today.
  • Monie Love
    Friday, July 5
    10:00 pm on UEN-TV 9.1
    Dr. Chavis talks to trailblazing Hip Hop MC Monie Love on the 50th Anniversary of Hip Hop about her emergence in the industry in the United Kingdom and New York City, her pioneering career and the state of women in Hip Hop today.
  • Marc Morial
    Friday, July 12
    4:30 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    Dr. Chavis interviews former mayor of New Orleans and president and CEO of the National Urban League Marc Morial about his political upbringing, esteemed career in public service, and the critical importance of home ownership to decrease the racial wealth gap in America.
  • Marc Morial
    Friday, July 12
    10:00 pm on UEN-TV 9.1
    Dr. Chavis interviews former mayor of New Orleans and president and CEO of the National Urban League Marc Morial about his political upbringing, esteemed career in public service, and the critical importance of home ownership to decrease the racial wealth gap in America.
  • Andrew Young
    Friday, July 19
    4:30 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    Dr. Chavis interviews civil rights icon, diplomat, and former mayor of Atlanta, Andrew Young, one of the last surviving members of Martin Luther King Jr.'s inner circle. Young discusses his journey as one of the leaders of the movement, his historic relationship as a confident of Dr. King, his role as ambassador to the United Nations and mayorship in Atlanta.
  • Andrew Young
    Friday, July 19
    10:00 pm on UEN-TV 9.1
    Dr. Chavis interviews civil rights icon, diplomat, and former mayor of Atlanta, Andrew Young, one of the last surviving members of Martin Luther King Jr.'s inner circle. Young discusses his journey as one of the leaders of the movement, his historic relationship as a confident of Dr. King, his role as ambassador to the United Nations and mayorship in Atlanta.
  • Sonia Pruitt
    Friday, July 26
    4:30 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    Dr. Chavis interviews professor of criminal justice and retired police captain of Montgomery County in the state of Maryland Sonia Y. Wiggins Pruitt. Pruitt discusses her career in public service, her current role in academia, and the importance of community policing in the Black community.

 

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  • A Self-Made Billionaire
    Sunday, April 28
    9:00 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    Dr. Chavis talks to financial guru and billionaire Soohyung Kim, a Managing Partner of Standard General L.P., a hedge fund headquartered in New York City. Kim shares his personal path to financial success and the specific challenges people of color face on the road to building wealth.
  • The Change Maker
    Friday, April 26
    10:02 pm on UEN-TV 9.1
    Dr. Chavis talks social justice, policy and financial issues with distinguished strategist, global business, and civic leader Karen Boykin-Towns. Boykin-Towns is Vice Chair NAACP Board of Directors and previously contributed her expertise in government, the nonprofit sector, and a Fortune 50 global biopharmaceutical company, while also championing civil rights and social justice issues.
  • The Change Maker
    Friday, April 26
    4:30 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    Dr. Chavis talks social justice, policy and financial issues with distinguished strategist, global business, and civic leader Karen Boykin-Towns. Boykin-Towns is Vice Chair NAACP Board of Directors and previously contributed her expertise in government, the nonprofit sector, and a Fortune 50 global biopharmaceutical company, while also championing civil rights and social justice issues.
  • The Change Maker
    Sunday, April 21
    9:00 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    Dr. Chavis talks social justice, policy and financial issues with distinguished strategist, global business, and civic leader Karen Boykin-Towns. Boykin-Towns is Vice Chair NAACP Board of Directors and previously contributed her expertise in government, the nonprofit sector, and a Fortune 50 global biopharmaceutical company, while also championing civil rights and social justice issues.
  • Keys to Home Ownership
    Friday, April 19
    10:20 pm on UEN-TV 9.1
    Marcia Fudge, U.S. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, talks to Dr. Chavis about first-time home buyers' programs, down payment assistance, eradicating homelessness and more programs to assist with increasing homeownership.
  • Keys to Home Ownership
    Friday, April 19
    4:30 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    Marcia Fudge, U.S. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, talks to Dr. Chavis about first-time home buyers' programs, down payment assistance, eradicating homelessness and more programs to assist with increasing homeownership.
  • Keys to Home Ownership
    Sunday, April 14
    9:00 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    Marcia Fudge, U.S. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, talks to Dr. Chavis about first-time home buyers' programs, down payment assistance, eradicating homelessness and more programs to assist with increasing homeownership.
  • The Godfather of Soul's Daughter
    Friday, April 12
    10:00 pm on UEN-TV 9.1
    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.
  • The Godfather of Soul's Daughter
    Friday, April 12
    4:30 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    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.
  • The Godfather of Soul's Daughter
    Sunday, April 7
    9:00 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    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.
  • Friday, April 5
    10:00 pm on UEN-TV 9.1
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  • Friday, April 5
    4:30 am on UEN-TV 9.1
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  • Sunday, March 31
    9:00 am on UEN-TV 9.1
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  • Richard Dunn and Ashley Myatt
    Friday, March 29
    10:10 pm on UEN-TV 9.1
    Dr. Chavis talks with the COO of The Atlanta Voice newspaper and CEO of the Muddy Water Group, Richard Dunn. Dunn discusses his successful career in artist management and his passion for mentoring youth. Dr. Chavis also sits down with Ashley Myatt crowned the 2023-2024 Miss Black America. Myatt discusses her role as a symbol of pride and dignity for young Black women.
  • Richard Dunn and Ashley Myatt
    Friday, March 29
    4:30 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    Dr. Chavis talks with the COO of The Atlanta Voice newspaper and CEO of the Muddy Water Group, Richard Dunn. Dunn discusses his successful career in artist management and his passion for mentoring youth. Dr. Chavis also sits down with Ashley Myatt crowned the 2023-2024 Miss Black America. Myatt discusses her role as a symbol of pride and dignity for young Black women.
  • Richard Dunn and Ashley Myatt
    Sunday, March 24
    9:00 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    Dr. Chavis talks with the COO of The Atlanta Voice newspaper and CEO of the Muddy Water Group, Richard Dunn. Dunn discusses his successful career in artist management and his passion for mentoring youth. Dr. Chavis also sits down with Ashley Myatt crowned the 2023-2024 Miss Black America. Myatt discusses her role as a symbol of pride and dignity for young Black women.
  • Rawle Anderson Jr., Esq.
    Friday, March 22
    10:00 pm on UEN-TV 9.1
    Dr. Chavis talks with executive director of the American Psychiatric Association Foundation (APA) Rawle Andrews Jr. Andrews discusses his leadership at APA, his strong involvement in the legal community, his pursuit of health equity and commitment to improving the Nation's mental health.
  • Rawle Anderson Jr., Esq.
    Friday, March 22
    4:30 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    Dr. Chavis talks with executive director of the American Psychiatric Association Foundation (APA) Rawle Andrews Jr. Andrews discusses his leadership at APA, his strong involvement in the legal community, his pursuit of health equity and commitment to improving the Nation's mental health.
  • Rawle Anderson Jr., Esq.
    Sunday, March 17
    9:00 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    Dr. Chavis talks with executive director of the American Psychiatric Association Foundation (APA) Rawle Andrews Jr. Andrews discusses his leadership at APA, his strong involvement in the legal community, his pursuit of health equity and commitment to improving the Nation's mental health.
  • John Hope Bryant
    Friday, March 15
    10:00 pm on UEN-TV 9.1
    Dr. Chavis talks with the founder and CEO of Operation Hope, John Hope Bryant. Bryant discusses economic empowerment, financial literacy and provides financial tips to build generational wealth.
  • John Hope Bryant
    Friday, March 15
    4:30 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    Dr. Chavis talks with the founder and CEO of Operation Hope, John Hope Bryant. Bryant discusses economic empowerment, financial literacy and provides financial tips to build generational wealth.
  • John Hope Bryant
    Sunday, March 10
    9:00 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    Dr. Chavis talks with the founder and CEO of Operation Hope, John Hope Bryant. Bryant discusses economic empowerment, financial literacy and provides financial tips to build generational wealth.
  • Inga Willis and Craig Spates
    Friday, March 8
    10:00 pm on UEN-TV 9.1
    Dr. Chavis interviews Inga Willis, state representative of Georgia's 55th District and the vice president of brand and external affairs at Propel Center. The Propel Center's mission is to provide HBCU students with the skills needed to transform our nation's workforce. Dr. Chavis also talks to real estate developer Craig Spates about the need to build more new homes for low- income families.
  • Inga Willis and Craig Spates
    Friday, March 8
    4:30 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    Dr. Chavis interviews Inga Willis, state representative of Georgia's 55th District and the vice president of brand and external affairs at Propel Center. The Propel Center's mission is to provide HBCU students with the skills needed to transform our nation's workforce. Dr. Chavis also talks to real estate developer Craig Spates about the need to build more new homes for low- income families.
  • Inga Willis and Craig Spates
    Sunday, March 3
    9:00 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    Dr. Chavis interviews Inga Willis, state representative of Georgia's 55th District and the vice president of brand and external affairs at Propel Center. The Propel Center's mission is to provide HBCU students with the skills needed to transform our nation's workforce. Dr. Chavis also talks to real estate developer Craig Spates about the need to build more new homes for low- income families.
  • Milton Jones
    Friday, March 1
    10:00 pm on UEN-TV 9.1
    Dr. Chavis interviews the first African American chairman of the United Negro College Fund Board Milton H. Jones Jr. Jones discusses his accomplished career in senior executive roles, the initiative of 100 Black Men of America, and the importance of fostering education and community engagement for black youth.
  • Milton Jones
    Friday, March 1
    4:30 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    Dr. Chavis interviews the first African American chairman of the United Negro College Fund Board Milton H. Jones Jr. Jones discusses his accomplished career in senior executive roles, the initiative of 100 Black Men of America, and the importance of fostering education and community engagement for black youth.