Ray Charles was born in a poor predominantly black town in central Florida. He went blind at the age of 7. With the staunch support of his determined single mother, he developed a fierce resolve. He had wit and incredible talent which would eventually enable him to overcome not only Jim Crow racism and the cruel prejudices against the blind, but also discover his own sound which revolutionized American popular music. Nonetheless, as Ray's unprecedented...

Documentary film examines the role that myths, stereotypes and misrepresentations have played in the decimation of modern era black relationships and how the symbiotic relationship between government, media and black leadership perpetuates misinformation to further marginalize the role of black men in society.

The Black woman & family: "Soledad O'Brien explores the varied experiences of black women and families and investigates the disturbing statistics of single parenthood, racial disparities between students and the devastating toll of HIV/AIDS. O'Brien reports on the progress of black women in the workplace and the status of the black middle class" -- Container. The Black man: "CNN investigates the most critical issues and obstacles affecting African-American...

"For over four-hundred years, the majority white society has used many tools to reinforce a message that the peoples of African descent are less-than, not-equal-too or not-good enough. In this modern era of information, the media, government and special interests use statistics to further promote the message of Black inferiority. What is most troubling is that Black Americans have internalized the misinformation, embraced the myths, and perpetuated...

Today's pioneers "examines how community organizers across the country are creating progress and improvements locally." -- Container. Tomorrow's leaders "focuses on solutions aimed at developing African-American leaders of tomorrow" -- Container.

"More African Americans are under 'correctional' (prison) control today than were enslaved in 1850. Why? The movie explores mass incarceration across the U.S. and the intersection of race, poverty, and the criminal justice and penal systems. It centers around Michelle Alexander's theory in her groundbreaking book, 'The New Jim Crow:' through the rise of the drug war and tough on crime policies, because discretion within the system allows for targeting...