Image, Beauty and Power with Michaela Angela Davis | Black America

In this episode of Black America, Carol Jenkins is joined by Michaela Angela Davis, creator of MAD Free and Image Activist. In this discussion, Carol Jenkins discusses Davis' work with MAD Free, a "multi-platform, multi-generational critical community conversation project with revolutionary women whose work and lives serve to liberate the narrow and disinformed image of women." Michaela Angela Davis shared her experience with Circle of Mothers, a foundation established by Sybrina Fulton (mother of Trayvon Martin) for women who have experienced the loss of a child due to gun violence. Find out about MAD Free's Hair Tales and visit us on Facebook (www.facebook.com/BlackAmericaTV) to check out a MAD Free clip featuring Patrisse Cullors, co-founder of Black Lives Matter, who discusses the story and magic behind her hair. (Taped: 05/25/16) Black America is an in-depth conversation that explores what it means to be Black in America. The show profiles Black activists, academics, business leaders, sports figures, elected officials, artists and writers to gauge this experience in a time of both turbulence and breakthroughs. Black America is hosted by Carol Jenkins, Emmy award winning New York City journalist, and founding president of The Women's Media Center. Watch more at http://tv.cuny.edu/show/blackamerica Subscribe to Series Playlist: https://bit.ly/2DsQvnD Subscribe to the CUNY TV channel: https://bit.ly/2GmGb13 Follow CUNY TV: Facebook:   / cunytv   Twitter:   / cunytv   Instagram:  / cuny_tv   YouTube:   / cunytv75    LinkedIn:  / cunytv   Find more from CUNY TV at https://tv.cuny.edu