Teachers and Parents : Watch with your students or record `` Black in America 2 '' when it airs on CNN on Wednesday , July 22 at 9 p.m . ET and Thursday , July 23 at 8 p.m . ET . By recording the documentaries , you agree that you will use the documentaries for educational viewing purposes for a one-year period only . No other rights of any kind or nature whatsoever are granted , including , without limitation , any rights to sell , publish , distribute , post online or distribute in any other medium or forum , or use for any commercial or promotional purpose . ( CNN Student News ) -- With `` Black in America 2 , '' CNN deepens its investigation of the most challenging issues facing African-Americans . CNN 's Soledad O'Brien journeys to South Africa and criss-crosses the U.S. , reporting on groundbreaking solutions that are transforming the black experience in America . O'Brien uncovers pioneers who are making a difference : people inspiring volunteerism , programs that are improving access to quality health care and education , and leaders working to address financial struggles and develop strong families . Before and after viewing these programs , use our free Discussion Questions and Learning Activity to facilitate a conversation with your middle and high school students . Black in America 2 : Part I - Today 's Pioneers Program overview : In `` Today 's Pioneers , '' O'Brien profiles community organizers across the country who are facilitating progress at a local level . These pioneers address health , education , and other critical needs of the black community . Black in America 2 : Today 's Pioneers airs in HDTV on Wednesday , July 22 at 9:00 p.m. and 11:00 p.m. EDT . Click here to access Discussion Questions for Black in America 2 : Today 's Pioneers . Black in America 2 : Part II - Tomorrow 's Leaders Program overview : `` Tomorrow 's Leaders '' focuses on people who are developing future African-American leaders . The importance of education , mentoring programs and diverse experiences are explored as black Americans strive for success in a competitive world . Black in America 2 : Tomorrow 's Leaders airs in HDTV on Thursday , July 23 at 8:00 p.m. and 11:00 p.m. EDT . Click here to access Discussion Questions for Black in America 2 : Tomorrow 's Leaders . Before-Viewing Discussion Questions Before watching Black in America 2 , ask students to share their responses to these questions : . Black in America 2 : Part I - Today 's Pioneers Post-Viewing Questions : After viewing the first part of Black in America 2 , offer these questions for student consideration and discussion . There are specific questions for each new story within Black in America 2 . Marriage . Triple Negative Breast Cancer . Project Choice . Project Brotherhood . The Harlem Children 's Zone . Tyler Perry . Black in America 2 : Part II - Tomorrow 's Leaders Post-Viewing Questions : After viewing the second part of Black in Amertica 2 , offer these questions for student consideration and discussion . There are specific questions for each new story within Black in America 2 . Journey for Change . Management Leadership for Tomorrow . Tuxedo Ball . Capital Prep . Post-Viewing Summary Discussion Questions After watching Black in America 2 , use these general questions to facilitate a discussion focused on the issues and solutions raised in the documentaries . Post-Viewing Learning Activity . Discuss the success stories you have seen in Black in America 2 and your reactions to them . Then , look around your community for other solutions to the problems facing African-Americans today . Is there a community or church leader , an organization or a business trying to improve the quality of life for others where you live ? Conduct interviews with leaders and participants in these programs to help others see what can be learned from their experiences . Produce a video , an online news article or a Web special to share with others , that highlights the positive work being done to address issues facing black Americans .
NPR 's Soledad O'Brien explores the issues facing African - Americans . O'Brien reports on programs that transform the black experience in America . O'Brien uncovers pioneers and leaders making a difference in their communities . Use these questions and activity to spark a discussion about the programs .