Tonight is the beginning of a two part CNN documentary, researched and hosted by Soledad O’Brien on being Black in America.

The first part, the Black Woman & Family, airs on July 23rd 2008 at 9 pm EST.

explores the varied experiences of black women and families and investigates the disturbing statistics of single parenthood, racial disparities between students and the devastating toll of HIV/AIDS.

The second part, the Black Man, airs on July 24th 2008 at 9 pm EST.

evaluates the state of black men in America and explores the controversial topics of black men and fatherhood; disparities between blacks and whites in educational, career and financial achievement; and factors leading to the dramatic rates of black male incarceration. The documentary also examines the achievements of black men and the importance of the positive influences of black fathers.

For more information and to watch a trailer, go the CNN special reports page, Black in America

Well not quite but apparently our lives have been devalued from $7.8 million to $6.9 million a piece by these folks - who knew! Check out the details in this clip from zaproot as well as some other little interesting tit bits.