Visionary Videos
Roundtable Discussions

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Visionary Roundtable Discussions provide a rare opportunity for a small, invited audience of young people and seniors, to informally share ideas with some of the extraordinary African American elders who have shaped our country's history. These lively exchanges are typically held at NVLP's headquarters in our historic Washington, D.C. brownstone. Using state-of-the-art technology, NVLP webcasts these discussions live to a national audience who are tuned in to this web site. (The sessions remain available for viewing on the site for several weeks following the live broadcast.) These Visionary Roundtable Discussions provide a critical opportunity for the wisdom of our elders to be passed on to the next generation.

John Hope Franklin and Camille Cosby
Originally Webcast January 31, 2007
Ruby Dee, Actress, Writer, Activist
Originally Webcast July 26, 2006
Faith Ringgold - Artist, Author, Educator
Topic: The Black Artist’s Role in Today’s African American Community. Activist? Educator? Businessperson? All/None Of The Above? - Originally Webcast September 15, 2004
Odetta - Singer, Activist
Topic: Who Sings My Song? - Originally Webcast April 20, 2004
Bishop Barbara Harris - Religious Leader
Topic: Change For The Future: The Church, Youth and Society - Originally Webcast September 10, 2003
Leatrice McKissack - Business Leader
Topic: Cracking The Business Code - Originally Webcast May 28, 2003
Sister Mary Alice Chineworth - Religious Leader
Topic: The Church In The Black Community: Which Way From Here?Originally Webcast April 3, 2003

John Hope Franklin - Educator
Topic: Affirmative Action: “On the Ropes” or “Down For The Count” - Originally Webcast March 14, 2003

Jimmy Heath - Jazz Musician
Topic: Jazz & Hip-Hop: A Common Legacy Or A House Divided? - Originally Webcast February 6, 2003

David Driskell - Educator/Artist
Topic: What is the status of the African American artist today, and what can tomorrow’s artists expect? - Originally Webcast January 17, 2003
Edward Brooke - Former Senator
Topic: What are the current political realities for African Americans, in light of the recent election results? - Originally Webcast November 19, 2002
Robert Guillaume - Actor
Topic: What's wrong with this picture? Television's portrayal of the African American family, in particular, the African American male. - Originally Webcast November 13, 2002

Dick Gregory - Activist/Entertainer
Topic: The generation gap and black humor. How far is too far? Discussion includes recent comments about the film "Barber Shop". - Originally Webcast October 21, 2002
Dr. Dorothy Height - Activist and Civil Rights Leader - Recorded May 30, 2002
Lee Archer - Tuskegee Airman - Recorded May 30, 2002



Geoffrey Holder - Painter / Choreographer, and Carmen de Lavallade - Dancer/Choreographer - Recorded February 28, 2002