The Black List: Volume Two

THE BLACK LIST: VOL. 2 profiles some of today's most fascinating African-Americans. From the childhood inspirations that shaped their ambitions, to the evolving American landscape they helped define, to the importance of preserving a unique cultural identity for future generations, these prominent individuals offer a unique look into the zeitgeist of black America, redefining the traditional pejorative notion of a blacklist.

2009

0h 55min

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Angela Davis
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Laurence Fishburne
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Tyler Perry
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Maya Rudolph
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Majora Carter
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T.D. Jakes
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Valerie Montgomery-Rice
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Charley Pride
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Patrick Robinson
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Melvin Van Peebles
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Kara Walker
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