His name is "Lemon" - and we do not know if it's a first or last name.  We do know that he was enslaved, and owned by the College of William and Mary.  And now there is the Lemon Project, an opportunity for the College of William and Mary to examine its role in slavery and race relations from the end of the Civil War until today.  Fascinating history from Dr. Robert Vinson, Associate Professor of History and Africana Studies at the College of William and Mary, and the co-chair of the Lemon Project.  Plus, we'll introduce you to a woman who truly lives the creed of "pay it forward".  It's all on Another View, Friday, July 2 at 9P on WHRO-TV, digital 15.1.

We are all well aware of the revitalization of downtown Norfok, but there's something special going on in the surrounding neighborhoods.  The residents have decided to take control of their neighborhoods and are planning for the future.  On the next Another View, we'll find out about this new "visioning project" from Terez Patterson, President of the Park Place Civic League; Lana Presley, President of the Villa Heights Civic League; Reginald King, President of the Kensington Civic League; and Thomas Harris, Vice President of the Lambert's Point Civic League.  Plus, a profile of education at its finest - join us for a visit to the Dreamkeeper's Academy.  It's all on Another View, Friday, June 25 at 9P on WHRO-TV, digital 15.1.

We hear a lot about the need for mentors in the African American community - in fact, national radio broadcaster Michael Baisden has called for one million mentors to work with young Black boys and girls.  But what does it take to be an effective mentor?  What are the necessary skills?  How do you find a mentee?  And does it all really make a difference?  On the next Another View, we'll talk about effective mentorship with Shirell Hairston of the Virginia Mentoring Coalition; Brandon McAfee, a mentor; and Derrick Everett, a 15 year old mentee.  Plus, meet a group aspiring film makers who are honing their craft in the Behind the Lens program at the Attucks Theatre.  It's all on Another View, Friday, June 18 at 9P on WHRO-TV, digital 15.1.

This week on Another View, we bring you an encore presentation of one of our favorite episodes.  Join us for another look at the way African Americans are portrayed in pop culture.  Panelists Eleanor Earl, Bill Thomas, Roger Chesley and Dr. Wanda Brockington share their thoughts on the movie Precious and the Atlanta Step Show among other topics.  Plus, Lisa Godley takes us behind the scenes of Porgy and Bess.  It's the Best of Another View - Pop Culture - Friday, June 18 at 9P on WHRO-TV, digital 15.1.

On the next Another View, a history lesson on the Cheroenhaka-Nottoway Indian Tribe of Southampton County, Virginia - and how a man named Walter Ashby Plecker forever changed the relationship between Native Americans and African Americans in this part of Virginia.  Our guests include Chief Walt "Red Hawk" Brown, and War Chief William Lamb "Spread Eagle" Howell.  Plus, hear the melodic voices of the African Children's Choir.  It's all on Another View, Friday, June 4 at 9 on WHRO-TV, digital 15.1.

Jazz - a uniquely American form of music - and one that is dominated by male musicians.  Where do women fit in the jazz genre?  We'll explore the issue on the next Another View with Stephanie Middleton, Executive Director of Break the Glass Foundation, Inc.; Jurnie Allmond, an eight year old female jazz vocalist; and Jae Sinnett, host of Sinnett in Session on WHRV 89.5 FM.  Plus - meet the Austins'  - where graduation is all in the family.  It's all on Another View, Friday, May 28 at 9P on WHRO-TV, digital 15.1.

Facebook, Twitter, My Space, Linked-In, Plaxo...and the list goes on and on!  Social media is fun to use -  and easy to mis-use -  if you are not careful.  On the next Another View, communications coach and technology expert Ed Sykes, of  The Sykes Group, will teach us how to use social media properly and how to protect ourselves and our children in cyberspace.  Plus, a candid conversation with poet and activist Nikki Giovanni.  It's all on Another View, Friday, May 21 at 9P on WHRO-TV, digital 15.1.

Some African American leaders are frustrated and upset with President Obama, claiming that he is not responsive to the "Black Agenda" in this country, and he is doing little, if anything, to uplift the African American community.  There is also the question of the relevance of the Congressional Black Caucus in the Obama administration.  Should there be a "black agenda" in 2010 America?  We'll talk about it on the next Another View with guests Wil LaVeist, Urban League of Hampton Roads, Carol Pretlow, PhD, Norfolk State University, and Bill Thomas, Hampton University.  Plus, take a trip with us to Virginia Beach, Where the Wild Things Are!  It's all on Another View, Friday, May 14, at 9P on WHRO-TV.

Comedian Chris Rock recently released a documentary called "Good Hair" and it has caused an uproar in some circles.  Some women are crying "foul", saying the documentary releases secrets about African American women's hair that shouldn't be discussed publically.  On the next Another View, we'll talk about the social and economic ramifications associated with Black hair. Is it still a "no-no" to wear an ethnic hairstyle when interviewing for a job?  What message is sent when one wears braids or locks?   Our guests:  Dr. Freddye Davy, Director of Hampton University's Honors College; Monique Francis, Owner/Stylist with Beauty Within; Virginia State Senator the Honorable Mamie Locke; and Robert Stitt, Jr., an In-Home Counselor with Inner Circle, Inc.  And we'll tell you about BodyWorks, an innovative program designed to get the entire family eating more healthy foods.  It's all on Another View, Friday, May 7 at 9P on WHRO-TV, digital 15.1.

Here are some shocking, but sadly, probably not surprising statistics:  African American youth make up 30 percent of youth arrested, even though they are only 17 percent of the overall youth population in the U.S.  Black youth make up 62 percent of young people prosecuted in the adult criminal system and are 9 times more likely to receive an adult prison sentence than white youth.  There is something amiss in our juvenile justice system.  On the next Another View, we'll talk about the system and ways to keep our young people out of prison with the Honorable Jerrauld Jones, Presiding Judge in Norfolk Circuit Court, and the Honorable Eileen Olds, Presiding Judge with Chesapeake Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court.  Plus, a baseball great comes home to teach young people all about America's favorite pasttime.  It's all on Another View, Friday, April 30 at 9P on WHRO-TV, digital 15.1.