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.

Fri, Sep 29 10:30 P.M. Darrin Henson, Actor     NH Explore (11.2)

Multi-talented entertainer, Darrin Henson, is recognized for being a choreographer, director and actor on TV and in the film industry.

Sat, Sep 30 2:30 A.M. Darrin Henson, Actor     NH Explore (11.2)

Multi-talented entertainer, Darrin Henson, is recognized for being a choreographer, director and actor on TV and in the film industry.

Sun, Oct 1 11:00 A.M. Areva Martin, Attorney     NH World (11.3)

Award-winning civil rights attorney, media expert and talk show host, Areva Martin, is known for giving a voice to the voiceless.

Fri, Oct 6 10:30 P.M. Melba Moore, Legendary Singer     NH Explore (11.2)

In this episode Dr. Chavis talks with Broadway star and legendary singer, Melba Moore, about her incredible career and the inspiration behind her newest projects.

Sat, Oct 7 2:30 A.M. Melba Moore, Legendary Singer     NH Explore (11.2)

In this episode Dr. Chavis talks with Broadway star and legendary singer, Melba Moore, about her incredible career and the inspiration behind her newest projects.

Sun, Oct 8 11:00 A.M. The Godfather of Soul's Daughter     NH World (11.3)

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.

Fri, Oct 13 10:30 P.M. Patrick Dicks, D. Sc. Professor & Expert on Automation     NH Explore (11.2)

During this fourth industrial revolution, employers are replacing human workers with advancing technology and automation.

Sat, Oct 14 2:30 A.M. Patrick Dicks, D. Sc. Professor & Expert on Automation     NH Explore (11.2)

During this fourth industrial revolution, employers are replacing human workers with advancing technology and automation.

Sun, Oct 15 11:00 A.M. Keys to Home Ownership     NH World (11.3)

Marcia Fudge, U.S. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, talks to Dr.

Fri, Oct 20 10:30 P.M. Christian F. Nunes, President of Now     NH Explore (11.2)

In this episode, Dr. Chavis sits down with Christian F.

Sat, Oct 21 2:30 A.M. Christian F. Nunes, President of Now     NH Explore (11.2)

In this episode, Dr. Chavis sits down with Christian F.

Sun, Oct 22 11:00 A.M. The Change Maker     NH World (11.3)

Dr. Chavis talks social justice, policy and financial issues with distinguished strategist, global business, and civic leader Karen Boykin-Towns.

Fri, Oct 27 10:30 P.M. Carol Davis, Developer in the Ukraine     NH Explore (11.2)

American female developer and construction expert Carol Davis shares her efforts to help rebuild critical infrastructure facilities, roads and homes for Ukrainians left homeless and devasted in the wake of a brutal war with Russia.

Sat, Oct 28 2:30 A.M. Carol Davis, Developer in the Ukraine     NH Explore (11.2)

American female developer and construction expert Carol Davis shares her efforts to help rebuild critical infrastructure facilities, roads and homes for Ukrainians left homeless and devasted in the wake of a brutal war with Russia.

Sun, Oct 29 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.

Fri, Nov 3 10:30 P.M. Marcia Griffin     NH Explore (11.2)

In this episode Dr. Chavis and Marcia Griffin discuss the ways to close the racial wealth gap through affordable housing options.

Sat, Nov 4 2:30 A.M. Marcia Griffin     NH Explore (11.2)

In this episode Dr. Chavis and Marcia Griffin discuss the ways to close the racial wealth gap through affordable housing options.


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Unforgotten | Episode 1
Van der Valk | Episode 1: Freedom in Amsterdam (Part One)
Professor T | Ring of Fire
Great Performances | Leonard Bernstein's Kaddish Symphony
Human Footprint | The Ground Below
Southern Storytellers | Episode 3
Grantchester | Episode 6
Endeavour | Episode 3: Exeunt
Local, USA | Generations Stolen
Below the Belt: The Last Health Taboo | Below the Belt: The Last Health Taboo
Independent Lens | Mama Bears
Ridley | The Peaceful Garden, Part 1
My Music with Rhiannon Giddens | Episode 7
American Masters | Little Richard: King and Queen of Rock 'n' Roll
American Experience | Casa Susanna
Fire on the Hill: The Cowboys of South Central LA | Fire on the Hill: The Cowboys of South Central LA
SciGirls Stories: Black Women in STEM | SciGirls Stories: Black Women in STEM
Lidia Celebrates America | Lidia Celebrates America: Flavors That Define Us
Doc World | The Accused: Damned or Devoted?
Fanny: The Right to Rock | Fanny: The Right to Rock
Wild Scandinavia | Heartlands
The Coronation of King Charles III | Sing for the King
Antiques Roadshow | Junk in the Trunk 12
The Articulate Hour | Marking Time
NOVA | Hidden Volcano Abyss
My Grandparents' War | Emeli Sandé
Nature | Attenborough's Wonder of Song
Boblo Boats: A Detroit Ferry Tale | Boblo Boats: A Detroit Ferry Tale
Tom Jones | Episode 2
Celebrity Antiques Road Trip | Christopher Timothy and Patrick Robinson
Next at the Kennedy Center | Continuum: Jason Moran & Christian McBride
Changing Planet | Episode 1
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Before We Die | Episode 2
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