Ep 1. Crucibles of Courage

Crucible of Courage will explore the stories of five famous Black Americans and the ways in which their lives and work impacted our world today. Individuals profiled will include people across a broad spectrum of history representing achievements in politics, business, medicine, the arts and sports. Potential profiles include George Washington Carver, Sojourner Truth, W.E.B. DuBois, Ida B. Wells, Dr. Charles Drew, Rosa Parks, Jackie Robinson, Thurgood Marshall, Mohammed Ali, Andrew Young, Maya Angelou and Colin Powell. Using interviews, location footage and archive material we will bring these stories to life as they celebrate the invaluable accomplishments of five people who helped shape our country. Senator Barack Obama will serve as our host introducing each person selected for the program.