Twenty-five prominent African-Americans of various professions, disciplines, and backgrounds offer their own stories and insights on the struggles, triumphs, and joys of black life in America and, in the process, redefine "black list" for a new century.  This group exemplifies today's most accomplished, determined African-Americans, whose lives and careers form a trail of inspiration and example for people of all races.  The Black List is: Slash, Toni Morrison,  Keenen Ivory Wayans, Vernon Jordan. Faye Wattleton, Marc Morial, Serena Williams, Lou Gossett Jr., Russell Simmons, Lorna Simpson, Mahlon Duckett-Zane, Al Sharpton,  Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, William Rice, Thelma Golden, Sean Combs, Susan Rice, Chris Rock, Suzan-Lori Parks, Steve Stoute, Richard Parsons, Dawn Staley, Colin Powell, and Bill T. Jones.