#2401 – “75 GOOD MEN AND WOMEN”
Knoxville College, an historical Black college in Knoxville, Tennessee, survived an almost fatal blow because two powerful, dedicated Black women decided that they were not going to let it fail. Knoxville College president Barbara Hatton and board chairman Danna Wood talk about the struggle for survival and the importance of small Black institutions of higher learning in education.

#2402 – “WILL BLACKS ACCEPT THE BUSH PRESIDENCY?"
How will the Black community, which voted heavily for Al Gore, respond to a George Bush presidency? Will the call for a bi-partisan administration also embrace Black Americans? Former congressman Rev. Walter Fauntroy, chairman of the National Black Leadership Roundtable, a coalition of the top civil rights organizations, discusses how Black will fare under the new president.

#2403 – “DEMOCRATIC VIEW: WILL BLACKS ACCEPT THE BUSH PRESIDENCY?”
How will the Black community, which voted heavily for Al Gore, respond to a George W. Bush presidency? Will the Black community embrace Bush’s call for bi-partisanship and cooperation? Rev. Walter Fauntroy, president of the National Black Leadership Roundtable, a coalition of more than 200 of the nation’s top Black organizations, feels that “anti-Democratic forces” cost Gore the election.

#2404 – “REPUBLICAN VIEW: WILL BLACKS ACCEPT THE BUSH PRESIDENCY?”
Robert Woodson, founder and president of the National Center for Neighborhood Enterprise, discusses the outcome of the presidential election and outlines what the Bush administration needs to do to help the Black community.

#2405 – “ORIGINS”
Dr. Khalid Al-Mansour, author of numerous books on Black history and culture, discusses the origin and achievements of the Black African Diaspora. Dr. Al-Mansour traces what he calls an illustrious history that has been buried through out the ages.

#2406 – “SLAVE VALUES”
Dr. Khalid Al-Mansour continues his discussion of Black history and culture. He details the effects of “slave values” on the African American psyche and says that this slave mentality is the central crippling force in the Black community. The presence of Islam in Africa is also examined.

#2407 – “THE HENSON SAGA”
Arctic explorer Matthew Henson’s contribution as the co-discoverer of the North Pole is gaining more national recognition. Recently, the National Geographic Society presented its coveted Hubbard Medal posthumously to Henson. The person who championed the long-ignored accomplishments of Henson is Harvard professor Dr. Allen Counter, a professional explorer and member of the Explorers Club of New York. Dr. Counter discusses Matthew Henson’s legacy and his efforts to bring Henson’s contributions to light.
 
#2408 – “MATTHEW HENSON: THE FINAL STEP”
Dr. Allen Counter, Harvard professor and explorer, has discovered the Eskimo descendants of North Pole discoverers Matthew Henson and Robert E. Peary. Dr. Counter talks about Black Igloo, his recent work tracing the Afro-Eskimo descendants of Matthew Henson.
 
#2409 – “DO BLACKS UNDERVALUE THEMSELVES?”
How do Blacks feel about doing business with each other? Do Blacks effectively network among themselves to create social and economic empowerment? A recent Gallup Study suggests that African Americans are behind other ethnic groups in valuing each other as business contacts.

#2410– “THOMAS JEFFERSON’S BLACK AND WHITE DNA”
In January 2000, scientists and historians at Monticello announced the results of an independent study and concluded that Thomas Jefferson probably fathered one or more children by his slave Sally Hemings. Byron Woodson, Sr., who took a DNA test to prove that he is a sixth generation descendent of Thomas Jefferson, talks about his findings in a new book, A President in the Family.
 
#2411 – “THE BLACK LEADERSHIP STRUGGLE”
Is the Black community witnessing a changing of the guard among its top leadership? The New York Times magazine reported Rev. Al Sharpton as saying that Jesse Jackson’s star has fallen in the Black community, and he is ready to step in. Is the nation ready for Al Sharpton? The New York Times political reporter Adam Nagourney discusses the changing face of the civil rights leadership.

#2412 – “JESUS CHRIST YO”
Christian Hip Hop is becoming a fast-growing music genre. Danny Wilson, CEO of Holy Hip Hop, and Minister Eddie Velez talk about how they are spreading the word of God through Christian Hip Hop music.

#2413 – “ARE GIRLS DIFFERENT?”
Even in the new millennium, girls are still struggling with gender stereotypes. Recent statistics indicate that girls are more likely to attempt suicide than boys. Why? Can empowering girls help them cope with the demands and changes in today’s society? Sandra Timmons from Girls Inc. and Carla Fine, author of Strong, Smart & Bold, discuss how to empower and inspire girls to succeed.

#2416 – “HOW DO YOU GOVERN YOURSELF?”
Historically, there has been a link between Blacks in the Caribbean and the leadership of Black America that has its roots in the Caribbean. Grenada Prime Minister Keith Mitchell, chairman of the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS), talks about the efforts of Caribbean nations to move from protest to governance.

#2417 – “THE GOOD GUYS”
The Black Data Processing Associates (BDPA) is one of the nation’s leading information technology organizations. Renee McClure, BDPA’s national president, and John Hoffler, president of the St. Louis chapter of BDPA, discuss ways to increase Black participation in the information technology industry.

#2418 – “HOLY OR HISTORY: HOW DO YOU READ THE BIBLE?”
Gary Greenberg, president of the Biblical Archaeology Society of New York, has written two powerful books examining the foundations of Judaism and Christianity. Mr. Greenberg discusses the influence of Egyptian history on the Bible.
 
#2419 – “NEW MILLENNIUM MUSIC”
Gospel music revenues were 11 percent higher over the industry average last year. Music scholar Eric Christian attributes this growth to savvy imaging, more sophisticated marketing and the emergence of varied ethnic groups on the gospel scene. Mr. Christian discusses the birth of a new music phenomenon called Gospelypso.

#2420 – “ASIA AND BLACKS”
Historian and author Runoko Rashidi is a Pan-Africanist scholar who has researched the African presence globally and the African foundations of world civilizations. On this program, he exposes little-known facts about the African origins and presence in Asia.
 
#2421 – “DID BLACKS SPARK WHITE CIVILIZATION?”
Were the Egyptians Black or White? Are Black Americans linked to the Nile Valley civilization and why is that important? Are Black scholars distorting history to make Black people feel good? Richard Poe, former senior editor of Success Magazine and author of Black Spirit, White Fire, shares the answers to these questions.

#2422 – “DOES ANYONE CARE?”
According to human rights groups and Dalit or Untouchable activists, the caste system is an insidious form of discrimination throughout Southeast Asia and Africa. Smita Narula, Human Rights Watch researcher of Broken People: Caste Violence Against India’s ‘Untouchables’, and Kenneth Cooper, national editor for the Boston Globe, discuss this issue.

#2423 – “TRANSCENDENT AMERICA”
On September 11, 2001, America was hit by the worst terrorist acts in modern American history. This program explores the impact of war on America both nationally and internationally. Newspaper columnist Clarence Page shares an insider’s perspective.

#2424 – “POLITICS AND POLICY: WAR AND RACE”
How will the politics and policies of American life change following the devastating events of September 11th? Will this new alignment create political and cultural unity? What is the response of the Muslim American community to these terrorist acts? Among the guests is Rev. Walter Fauntroy, President of the National Black Leadership Roundtable.

#2425 – “AMERICA’S NEW IMMIGRATION POLICY”
Before the terrorist acts of September 11th, America’s immigration policy was primarily focused on keeping out illegal immigrants from Mexico. The arguments for and against immigration have given way to the question of how immigration will impact upon America’s security. Guests are Mark Krikorian, Executive Director of the Center for Immigration Studies, and Roy Beck, author of The Case Against Immigration.

#2426 – “THE CONFERENCE THAT NEVER HAPPENED”
The rhetoric of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict engulfed the U.N. World Conference Against Racism in Durban, South Africa into so much turmoil that it never got around to its main agenda. Among the guests is Elisa Massimino of the Lawyers Committee for Human Rights who reports on what happened at the conference.

#2427 – “HOW TO BE A MUSLIM IN AMERICA”
Imam W. Deen Mohammed, leader of three million African-American Muslims, publicly denounced the actions of the terrorists on September 11, 2001. In an exclusive interview, he explains the purpose of Islam and how the American Muslim community should respond to this tragedy.

#2428 – “ISLAM AS AN AMERICAN WAY OF LIFE”
The Koran, the key to life of Muslims, and how to understand it are discussed by Imam W. Deen Mohammed, leader of the Muslim American Society, which has three million members.