Wangari Maathai Tuesday, April 21, 2009 Environmental activist and Nobel laureate discusses her time in the U.S. during the civil rights era, the negative media attention on Africa and challenges for the African citizenry.
President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf Tuesday, April 7, 2009 Liberia president--the first woman ever elected head of state in Africa--describes her abduction by soldiers during the coup and how she won the election.
Immaculée Illibagiza Thursday, December 4, 2008 Rwandan genocide survivor says fear challenged her Catholic faith.
Helene Cooper Wednesday, September 24, 2008 Journalist-author describes the events that took her family from Liberia to Tennessee in the space of two months.
Joey Cheek Tuesday, August 19, 2008 Olympic gold medalist and Team Darfur co-founder describes the role of the U.S. in the Darfur genocide.
Nicole Lee Wednesday, July 2, 2008 TransAfrica Forum executive director comments on the situation in Zimbabwe.
Joe Madison Thursday, April 10, 2008 Radio talk show host explains how the Darfur crisis began in Sudan and describes what it's like to witness the ongoing civil war.
Jonny Steinberg Tuesday, February 26, 2008 Acclaimed South African writer discusses the impact of AIDS in his country and the controversy surrounding anti-retroviral drugs.
Jendayi Frazer Monday, January 14, 2008 U.S. Assistant Secretary of State gives an update on efforts to bring both sides together in Kenya.
Dr. Jill John-Kall Tuesday, August 21, 2007 International Medical Corps' medical director in Darfur discusses the danger of being outspoken about the situation in the region.
Don Cheadle Thursday, June 28, 2007 Oscar-nominated actor-activist discusses his role in the new film, Talk to Me.
Brian Steidle Wednesday, June 27, 2007 Former U.S. Marine captain Brian Steidle discusses trying to make a difference in Darfur with his photos and reports.
Don Cheadle, John Prendergast Wednesday, April 25, 2007 Oscar-nominated actor Don Cheadle and the International Crisis Group's John Prendergast give an update on the crisis in Darfur and discuss their joint effort, the book Not on Our Watch.
Sen. John Kerry, Teresa Heinz Kerry Thursday, April 5, 2007 Massachusetts senator and his philanthropist wife comment on the Iraq war, the White House race and the fight for the environment.
Dinaw Mengestu Friday, March 9, 2007 Ethiopian writer talks about his debut novel, Beautiful Things That Heaven Bears.
Yvette Christiansë Thursday, February 15, 2007 Acclaimed South African writer explains why she chose fiction as the genre of her book about slavery.
Wangari Maathai Thursday, November 2, 2006 Kenyan Nobel laureate talks about the impact of environmental issues on poor people.
Isaiah Washington Friday, August 4, 2006 Grey's Anatomy star and former counsel to Dr. Martin Luther King discuss investing in Africa.
Clarence B. Jones Friday, August 4, 2006 Former counsel to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Clarence B. Jones, and Grey's Anatomy star discuss investing in Africa.
Charlayne Hunter-Gault Thursday, June 22, 2006 Journalist talks about the positive face of Africa.
Dr. Ernest Darkoh Monday, October 31, 2005 BroadReach Healthcare co-founder explains why AIDS is decimating Africa.
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