Soul of a Nation
Season 1
Created by: Marie Nelson
Network: ABC
Season aired: 2021-03-02
Overview
A unique window into authentic realities of Black life and dive deeper into this critical moment of racial reckoning. Each episode explores a specific theme including spirituality, Black joy, activism in sports and the racial reckoning that erupted after George Floyd's death.
Episodes · 6
Reckonings
Sterling K. Brown hosts a look at racial reckoning in present-day America, tackling issues ranging from policing to reparations and segments highlighting the arts and entertainment.
Next
Actress Marsai Martin hosts a look at the next generation of Black Americans and their unique ability to trailblaze, innovate and live on the cutting-edge no matter what they have to overcome; H.E.R. performs.
Faith
Learn the authentic realities of Black life by exploring specific themes, including spirituality, Black joy, activism in sports and the racial reckoning that erupted after George Floyd's death.
Black joy
2020 was the year humor became the best antidote to pain and loneliness. What is comedy's role within the Black community?
'Shut up and...'
Sports have played a historic role in America's current racial reckoning. Black athletes are provoking a seismic shift in this current moment.
Reconstruction
Explore the hope and resilience of the Black community throughout history, as well as the ability to turn pain into promise, prosperity and power.