United Shades of America

Immigrants and Refugees

In just one freewheeling visit to the D.C. Metro area, Kamau enjoys an abundant cross-section of immigrants who come to this country from all over the world to make a better life.

Chicago Gangs

Kamau goes to the heart of Chicago gang territory to explore the truth about violence in the city.

Native "Americans"

Kamau heads to the Dakotas to shed light on the indigenous people we mistakenly call Native Americans.

Muslims in Small Town America

Kamau meets Muslims in Michigan who are eager to explain practitioners of Islam aren't what people assume they are.

Kamau Buys a Gun

Kamau, an outspoken critic of gun laws in America, buys a .357 Magnum.

Puerto Ricans and Puerto Rico

Kamau unlocks some of the myths of Puerto Ricans with an epic journey from New York City to the captivating island itself.

Appalachian Coal Country

Appalachia may be one of the hardest hit areas of the country economically, but it is still a region rich with history and optimism for Kamau to mine.

It's Chinatown!

Kamau visits San Francisco's Chinatown for a conversation around what it means to be American and culturally connected to another country.

The Border

Kamau heads to the U.S. Mexico border to find out what life is like for the people who live there.

Sikhs in America

Kamau unravels the stereotypes of one of the most misunderstood religions in America, Sikhism.

The South Carolina Gullah

Kamau visits the coast of South Carolina to meet the Gullah Geechee people.

The Disability Community

Kamau meets with people in the disability community to understand their views on healthcare and how they're portrayed in the media.

HBCUs

Kamau heads to Historically Black Colleges and Universities to answer the question on why these schools are important.

Sweet Home (Mobile) Alabama

Kamau heads down south to debunk some myths while also retracing his family roots with his father.

The Canadian Way

Kamau takes a trip up north to Canada to see if everything is truly as great as everyone says.

Native Hawaii

Kamau visits the islands of Hawaii to talk to natives.

Megachurches

Kamau visits Dallas, TX - the home of the Megachurch, to find out what is creating the new face of Christianity today, in a city where church and state are far from separate.

Not All White People

While in and around Seattle, Kamau takes a look at different forms of activism that white people are using to combat America's history of white supremacy and the rise of extreme right wing groups across the country.

Hmong Americans And The Secret War

Kamau meets members of the Hmong community brought here after the Secret War forced their expulsion from Laos and learns the multi generational stories of loss, perseverance and hope that make up their American journey.

Body Politics

Kamau visits Jackson, MS to explore the divisive world of reproductive rights and reproductive justice including abortion, sex education, and women's health.

The Real DC

Kamau takes a look at Washington D.C. through the eyes of the city's residents who show him the vibrant culture of D.C. that is distinct from the Washington politics that surround it.

Out And Proud Salt Lake

Kamau visits Salt Lake City, Utah, to explore the growing LGBTQ+ community living in the epicenter of the Mormon religion.

#livingwhileblack

Kamau visits Milwaukee, WI--the most segregated city in America--to better understand why living while black can be so challenging

Toxic America

Kamau visits Philadelphia and Chester, Pennsylvania to learn about the toxic man-made disasters that have polluted these communities for generations.