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.

Sun, Apr 28 11:00 A.M. A Self-Made Billionaire     NH World (11.3)

Dr. Chavis talks to financial guru and billionaire Soohyung Kim, a Managing Partner of Standard General L.

Sun, May 5 11:00 A.M. The Art Born from Covid-19     NH World (11.3)

Dr. Chavis explores a fresh perspective on past, present and future societal issues with artist and authors Berrisford Boothe and Klaire Scarborough.

Sun, May 12 11:00 A.M. The Rich Legacy of Black Mayors     NH World (11.3)

There are more mayors of color leading our largest American cities than ever before.

Sun, May 19 11:00 A.M. Howard Robertson     NH World (11.3)

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.

Sun, May 26 11:00 A.M. Robert Smith     NH World (11.3)

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.


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Mr Bates vs The Post Office | Episode 1
This Old House | E18 | Glen Ridge Generational | Vintage
Ask This Old House | E18 | Shade Sod, Rocky Canyon Rustic | Ask This Old House
Alice & Jack | Episode 1
Nolly | Episode 1
Antiques Roadshow | LSU Rural Life Museum, Hour 3
History with David Rubenstein | Jeffrey Frank
Menus-Plaisirs - Les Troisgros | Menus-Plaisirs - Les Troisgros
Austin City Limits | ACL 9th Annual Hall of Fame Honors Trisha Yearwood
Rick Steves' Europe | Mighty Alps
Great Performances | George Jones: Still Playin' Possum
Nature | Patrick and the Whale
NOVA | Building the Eiffel Tower
Finding Your Roots | Mean Streets
Local, USA | In the Bubble with Jaime
Gospel | Gospel's Second Century
Reel Midwest: Homegrown | Episode 4
GOSPEL Live! Presented by Henry Louis Gates, Jr. | GOSPEL Live! Presented by Henry Louis Gates, Jr.
ROAR: The Story of the Southern Columbia Football Tigers | ROAR: The Story of the Southern Columbia Football Tigers
Independent Lens | Racist Trees
POV | Brief Tender Light
America's Test Kitchen | Multicooker Perfection
All Creatures Great and Small | Episode 7
Miss Scarlet & The Duke | Episode 6: The Fugitive
American Masters | HOPPER: An American love story (ASL + Audio Description)
Next at the Kennedy Center | Cynthia Erivo & Friends: A New Year's Eve Celebration
CHILDREN IN CRISIS: The Story of CHIP | CHILDREN IN CRISIS: The Story of CHIP
America ReFramed | By Water
Funny Woman | Episode 1