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Sen. Bill Nelson reacts to the elections in Iraq. Jibreel Khazan, Franklin McCain and Joseph McNeil, the three remaining members of "The Greensboro Four," take a look back at the lunch counter sit-ins of the '60s.

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National Urban League CEO Marc Morial discusses the relevancy of his organization. Country singing star LeAnn Rimes says she learned at an early age that business and family don't mix.

2

Outspoken funny lady, actress and author Roseanne Barr talks about her first time with Johnny Carson on The Tonight Show, her stand-up comedy "tour" and what she's learned about relationships.

3

Bishop Harry Jackson talks about the growing number of African American ministers supporting President Bush. Soulful duo Daryl Hall and John Oates discuss their career and perform a song from their new CD, "Our Kind of Soul."

4

Filmmaker Shola Lynch describes her experience making the documentary, CHISHOLM '72: Unbought & Unbossed. R & B crooner Brian McKnight believes he's doing what God wants him to do.

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Golden Globe-winning actress Annette Bening reflects on her Oscar nomination for Being Julia, the filmmaking process and family life.

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Newsweek's Wall Street Editor Allan Sloan discusses President Bush's Social Security reform plan. Noted historian Dr. James O. Horton talks about the legacy of slavery and the PBS series, Slavery and the Making of America.

9

Bill Maher weighs in on issues that were left out of the past election. Sophie Okonedo, Best Supporting Actress Oscar nominee for her searing performance in Hotel Rwanda, talks about how real the movie felt while filming.

10

Harry Johnson, president of the MLK National Memorial Foundation, discusses the challenges of the project. Law & Order star S. Epatha Merkerson discusses her new HBO film, Lackawanna Blues.

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Civil rights pioneer, Congressman John Lewis, takes a look back on the milestones of the movement. Kinsey co-star, Laura Linney, reflects on her second Oscar nod.

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Senate Finance Committee member, Arkansas Sen. Blanche Lincoln, discusses why the new Bush budget is bad news for most Americans. Rapper-actor Mos Def talks about his diverse career.

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DNC treasurer, Andrew Tobias, talks personal finance. Counting Crows lead singer Adam Duritz reflects on his Oscar nod for Best Original Song.

16

Neurologist Dr. Cornelius Hopper discusses the crisis in inner-city medical care. Game show legend Bob Eubanks reflects on his career.

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Talented actor-director LeVar Burton assesses the climate for funding children's literacy programs. Media scholar Donald Bogle discusses his new book, Bright Boulevards, Bold Dreams.

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Music great Lionel Richie reflects on the impact of the charity single, "We Are The World." The legendary Oscar Brown, Jr. ponders his title as "the father of rap" and also performs his classic, "People of Soul."

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On the 40th anniversary of Malcolm X's death, actor-activist Ossie Davis - in the last TV interview he gave before he passed away earlier this month - and Malcolm's oldest daughter Attallah Shabazz discuss the legacy of the slain leader.

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Former intelligence officer Melissa Boyle Mahle offers a rare glimpse inside the CIA. Gospel great BeBe Winans talks about his new album, "Dream."

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Fred Gregory, NASA's newly appointed acting chief, talks about the causes and aftermath of the Challenger disaster. Rapper-actor Ludacris explains how he writes his lyrics and reflects on the evolution of hip-hop.

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Tuskegee Airmen Lowell Steward and Bill Terry reflect on their WWII military experiences. Filmmaker Michael Tucker and Capt. Jon Powers discuss the Iraq war documentary, Gunner Palace.

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Author and evangelical leader Jim Wallis discusses his new book, God's Politics. Legendary actress Cicely Tyson remembers her friend, Ossie Davis.

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Award-winning TV producer and writer Steven Bochco discusses the limits of broadcast TV and bringing ethnic diversity to primetime.

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RNC chair Ken Mehlman assesses the GOP campaign. Award-winning documentary filmmakers Bobby Houston and Robert Hudson discuss the impact of winning an Oscar.

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NASCAR chief Brian France discusses the exploding popularity of auto racing. The members of hip-hop trio De La Soul talk about the myth of rappers and rap lyrics.

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Sen. Debbie Stabenow discusses Social Security and Medicare costs. The Shield star Michael Chiklis talks about working with children's life saving organizations.

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Financial expert Suze Orman talks about her latest book, The Money Book for the Young, Fabulous and Broke. Piano prodigy Lang Lang displays his impressive skills.

Archives February 2005

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image from Tuesday, February 1

Tuesday, February 1

National Urban League CEO Marc Morial discusses the relevancy of his organization. Country singing star LeAnn Rimes says she learned at an early age that business and family don't mix.


image from Wednesday, February 2

Wednesday, February 2

Outspoken funny lady, actress and author Roseanne Barr talks about her first time with Johnny Carson on The Tonight Show, her stand-up comedy "tour" and what she's learned about relationships.


image from Thursday, February 3

Thursday, February 3

Bishop Harry Jackson talks about the growing number of African American ministers supporting President Bush. Soulful duo Daryl Hall and John Oates discuss their career and perform a song from their new CD, "Our Kind of Soul."


image from Friday, February 4

Friday, February 4

Filmmaker Shola Lynch describes her experience making the documentary, CHISHOLM '72: Unbought & Unbossed. R & B crooner Brian McKnight believes he's doing what God wants him to do.


image from Monday, February 7

Monday, February 7

Golden Globe-winning actress Annette Bening reflects on her Oscar nomination for Being Julia, the filmmaking process and family life.


image from Tuesday, February 8

Tuesday, February 8

Newsweek's Wall Street Editor Allan Sloan discusses President Bush's Social Security reform plan. Noted historian Dr. James O. Horton talks about the legacy of slavery and the PBS series, Slavery and the Making of America.


image from Wednesday, February 9

Wednesday, February 9

Bill Maher weighs in on issues that were left out of the past election. Sophie Okonedo, Best Supporting Actress Oscar nominee for her searing performance in Hotel Rwanda, talks about how real the movie felt while filming.


image from Thursday, February 10

Thursday, February 10

Harry Johnson, president of the MLK National Memorial Foundation, discusses the challenges of the project. Law & Order star S. Epatha Merkerson discusses her new HBO film, Lackawanna Blues.


image from Friday, February 11

Friday, February 11

Civil rights pioneer, Congressman John Lewis, takes a look back on the milestones of the movement. Kinsey co-star, Laura Linney, reflects on her second Oscar nod.


image from Monday, February 14

Monday, February 14

Senate Finance Committee member, Arkansas Sen. Blanche Lincoln, discusses why the new Bush budget is bad news for most Americans. Rapper-actor Mos Def talks about his diverse career.


image from Tuesday, February 15

Tuesday, February 15

DNC treasurer, Andrew Tobias, talks personal finance. Counting Crows lead singer Adam Duritz reflects on his Oscar nod for Best Original Song.


image from Wednesday, February 16

Wednesday, February 16

Neurologist Dr. Cornelius Hopper discusses the crisis in inner-city medical care. Game show legend Bob Eubanks reflects on his career.


image from Thursday, February 17

Thursday, February 17

Talented actor-director LeVar Burton assesses the climate for funding children's literacy programs. Media scholar Donald Bogle discusses his new book, Bright Boulevards, Bold Dreams.


image from Friday, February 18

Friday, February 18

Music great Lionel Richie reflects on the impact of the charity single, "We Are The World." The legendary Oscar Brown, Jr. ponders his title as "the father of rap" and also performs his classic, "People of Soul."


image from Monday, February 21

Monday, February 21

On the 40th anniversary of Malcolm X's death, actor-activist Ossie Davis - in the last TV interview he gave before he passed away earlier this month - and Malcolm's oldest daughter Attallah Shabazz discuss the legacy of the slain leader.


image from Tuesday, February 22

Tuesday, February 22

Former intelligence officer Melissa Boyle Mahle offers a rare glimpse inside the CIA. Gospel great BeBe Winans talks about his new album, "Dream."


image from Wednesday, February 23

Wednesday, February 23

Fred Gregory, NASA's newly appointed acting chief, talks about the causes and aftermath of the Challenger disaster. Rapper-actor Ludacris explains how he writes his lyrics and reflects on the evolution of hip-hop.


image from Thursday, February 24

Thursday, February 24

Tuskegee Airmen Lowell Steward and Bill Terry reflect on their WWII military experiences. Filmmaker Michael Tucker and Capt. Jon Powers discuss the Iraq war documentary, Gunner Palace.


image from Friday, February 25

Friday, February 25

Author and evangelical leader Jim Wallis discusses his new book, God's Politics. Legendary actress Cicely Tyson remembers her friend, Ossie Davis.


image from Monday, February 28

Monday, February 28

Award-winning TV producer and writer Steven Bochco discusses the limits of broadcast TV and bringing ethnic diversity to primetime.