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, Nov 24 11:00 A.M. lifton Johnson - Empower Series/Financial Expert     NH World (11.3)

Dr. Chavis talks to money guru Clifton Johnson, creator of the 501(c) 3 organization the EMPOWER Series about financial literacy.

Sun, Dec 1 11:00 A.M. Armstrong Williams     NH World (11.3)

Dr. Chavis talks to Armstrong Williams, media mogul, conservative political commentator, entrepreneur, nationally syndicated newspaper columnist and host of a daily radio show about politics, entrepreneurism and striving for excellence in the Black community.

Sun, Dec 8 11:00 A.M. Roger Gore + Lance London     NH World (11.3)

Dr. Chavis interviews two serial entrepreneurs, brand mogul Roger Gore and restaurateur Lance London.

Sun, Dec 15 11:00 A.M. Chris Thomas and Sir Frank Cooper (Comedians)     NH World (11.3)

Dr. Chavis interviews veteran comedians Chris Thomas and Sir Frank Cooper about the African American Humor Awards (AAHAs) and the history of Black comedy in America.

Sun, Dec 22 11:00 A.M. Charles "Shorty" Garris & Mark Gusakov     NH World (11.3)

Dr. Chavis talks to international radio host Charles "Shorty" Garris about "Go-go" music, a subgenre of funk created by Black musicians in the mid-60s.

Sun, Dec 29 11:00 A.M. Professor Herb Boyd     NH World (11.3)

Dr. Chavis talks to Herb Boyd, a journalist, activist, teacher, and author of twenty-three books, including his latest, The Diary of Malcolm X, edited with Ilyasah Al-Shabazz, Malcolm X's daughter.


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