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"Black in America" Trailer - A Six Hour Television Program (3394 hits)

"CNN Presents: Black in America" a six-hour television event, examines the complex issues, successes and struggles of black men, women and families.

The program will air on July 23rd and July 24th with two different segments:

1) Black in America: The Black Woman & Family

Program overview: In Black in America: The Black Woman & Family, Soledad O'Brien explores the varied experiences of black women and families and investigates the reasons behind the disturbing statistics on single parenthood, disparities between black and white students in schools, 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. Black in America: The Black Woman & Family premieres in HDTV on Wednesday, July 23, 9 p.m. ET.

2) Black in America: The Black Man

Program overview: In Black in America: The Black Man, Soledad O'Brien evaluates the state of black men in America and explores the controversial topics of black men and fatherhood; disparities between blacks and whites in educational, career and financial achievement; and factors leading to the dramatic rates of black male incarceration. The documentary also examines the achievements of black men and the importance of the positive influences of black fathers. Black in America: The Black Man premieres in HDTV on Thursday, July 24, 9 p.m. ET.