Charles Barkley Will Ignite A Conversation On Race In TNT's Two-Night TV Event 'American Race'
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NBA legend and Sports Emmy-winning commentator for TNT’s “Inside the NBA,” Charles Barkley, will tackle the issue of race in “American Race,” a two-night television event from TNT, in which he will journey across the country to explore race from different angles, and engage in thoughtful but spirited dialogue with a diverse cross section of Americans. He brings with him an ambitious goal of building the kind of mutual understanding that can lead to productive solutions, TNT says.
Everything is on the table in “American Race” as Barkley sets out to generate meaningful dialogue and support potential solutions. Along the way, he engages with everyday people as well as cultural and academic experts, eventually realizing that his own views continue to evolve.
Troubled by the way racism and other forms of discrimination have affected so many communities, Barkley has made it his personal mission not only to learn about varying perspectives but also to give a voice to those most impacted by discrimination. In “American Race,” he will hone in on such topics as police and race relations, Muslims in America, immigration issues and Hollywood stereotyping. The results promise to be shockingly provocative and strikingly emotional, with Barkley finding his own preconceived notions being examined and challenged in each episode.
“American Race” will air over two nights – Thursday, May 11, and Friday, May 12 – with two episodes each night at 9 and 10 p.m. (ET/PT). In addition, TNT will offer a preview of the first episode on Sunday, May 7, at 11:30 p.m. (ET/PT), following the network’s coverage of the NBA Playoffs. And on Monday, May 8, all four episodes will be made available to subscribers through VOD and on the TNT app.
“American Race” is produced by Turner’s Studio T, in association with DocShop Inc. and KIN TV STUDIOS. Serving as executive producers on “American Race” are Charles Barkley, Lee Kyle Gaither, Marc Perman and Emmy winner Dan Partland, who also oversaw the acclaimed documentary series “The Sixties” for TNT’s sister network CNN.
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Everything is on the table in “American Race” as Barkley sets out to generate meaningful dialogue and support potential solutions. Along the way, he engages with everyday people as well as cultural and academic experts, eventually realizing that his own views continue to evolve.
Troubled by the way racism and other forms of discrimination have affected so many communities, Barkley has made it his personal mission not only to learn about varying perspectives but also to give a voice to those most impacted by discrimination. In “American Race,” he will hone in on such topics as police and race relations, Muslims in America, immigration issues and Hollywood stereotyping. The results promise to be shockingly provocative and strikingly emotional, with Barkley finding his own preconceived notions being examined and challenged in each episode.
“American Race” will air over two nights – Thursday, May 11, and Friday, May 12 – with two episodes each night at 9 and 10 p.m. (ET/PT). In addition, TNT will offer a preview of the first episode on Sunday, May 7, at 11:30 p.m. (ET/PT), following the network’s coverage of the NBA Playoffs. And on Monday, May 8, all four episodes will be made available to subscribers through VOD and on the TNT app.
“American Race” is produced by Turner’s Studio T, in association with DocShop Inc. and KIN TV STUDIOS. Serving as executive producers on “American Race” are Charles Barkley, Lee Kyle Gaither, Marc Perman and Emmy winner Dan Partland, who also oversaw the acclaimed documentary series “The Sixties” for TNT’s sister network CNN.
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I reeeeealy wish he wouldn't
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"Controversial" subject matter, presented in a unoriginal format, by an unqualified person who most often presents himself as anti-intellectual. PASS...
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Of all the people to start a convo on race
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Bulls played awhole season and playoffs and u wanna boycott the finals???
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i thought they tried this ? already.. wasnt he in Bmore and the crowd boo'd him??
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thegreatunknown wrote: »"Controversial" subject matter, presented in a unoriginal format, by an unqualified person who most often presents himself as anti-intellectual. PASS...
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A whole lotta but what about black on black crime talk
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Not watching this Uncle rukus ass ? .
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Again why not let circus acts speak on issues
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2 mins i bet chuck start cussing to prove a point
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Black America seems to give Chuck a lot of flack, but whether u agree or disagree with his stance on race he should be commended for having an opinion and standing on it, while most other more prominent Black entertainers are completely silent. A conversation and open discussion is a good starting point but I'm sure he will be labeled a ? as soon as he points out our own fault as a community.
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this will be a disaster.
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I remember seeing a thread in which idk if it was Shooting for this "special" or similar type of forum..Blacks in attendence were ? on Barkley and he was being a dismissive condescending ? throughout the whole event.
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Bulletproof Wallets wrote: »Black America seems to give Chuck a lot of flack, but whether u agree or disagree with his stance on race he should be commended for having an opinion and standing on it, while most other more prominent Black entertainers are completely silent. A conversation and open discussion is a good starting point but I'm sure he will be labeled a ? as soon as he points out our own fault as a community.
So even if a person has a ? opinion, were supposed to be proud of that because they stuck by it? You sound like one of those ? Tariq talks about (What about Black and Black crime?) Besides, it's too late in the game to be focused on some open discussion nonsense. It's about building and bringing forth information that will help Black people continue to build. You sound like a pastor. -
At first it was gonna be called "The race card" but i guess they realized that title was too condescending.. now its "American race"..
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i thought they tried this ? already.. wasnt he in Bmore and the crowd boo'd him??
That was an event that was being filmed for this -
Bulletproof Wallets wrote: »Black America seems to give Chuck a lot of flack, but whether u agree or disagree with his stance on race he should be commended for having an opinion and standing on it, while most other more prominent Black entertainers are completely silent. A conversation and open discussion is a good starting point but I'm sure he will be labeled a ? as soon as he points out our own fault as a community.
Nah. You don't give someone props for having dumb opinions. You don't cosign stupidity just because the person is willing to stand by their stupid opinion -
In before hes on Tucker Carlson or some ? .. bet Money he wont go on a show that will deconstruct him and leave him lookin stupid
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Glenville GA's on shannon sharpe >>>>
He wont talk to tim wise, Eric dyson, killa mike or a lamont hill -
Barkley let me down when I heard the "These officers are really under fire" line. People sometimes mean well, but it won't come out right when speaking on certain topics.
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Bulletproof Wallets wrote: »Black America seems to give Chuck a lot of flack, but whether u agree or disagree with his stance on race he should be commended for having an opinion and standing on it, while most other more prominent Black entertainers are completely silent. A conversation and open discussion is a good starting point but I'm sure he will be labeled a ? as soon as he points out our own fault as a community.
Chuck said slavery wasn't bad he just heard it was. If you agree with ? like that then ? you too -
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On right now