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Profiles actors Tim and Daphne Reid, who gave up life in Hollywood and moved to a farm outside Charlottesville, Va. Why they chose the Charlottesville area; `Lifestyle transplant' and different priorities; Tim's work as co-owner of United Image Entertainment, a production company in Los Angeles, Calif.; Daphne's how-to-sew video and her fashion patterns for the McCall Pattern Co.

Profiles soul singer Aaron Neville who discusses the rebirth of his career following his 1990 hit single `I Don't Know Much,' a duet with rock singer Linda Ronstadt. Religious beliefs; 1966 hit `Tell It Like It Is'; Destruction of his early career; Drug problem; The Neville Brothers singing group; Aaron's unique voice; Background and family in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Explains how black athletes' talent and creativity have changed sports, particularly professional basketball. Innovations such as `the racehorse maneuver' or the fast break; What sports would be like without black athletes; Records in baseball, football, basketball, as well as track and field; Baseball-football player Bo Jackson; `The showtime factor'; The slam-dunk; Impact on the monetary structure of sports; Muhammad Ali and white perceptions of boxing.

Examines the careers of black comedians Redd Foxx, Richard Pryor, and Eddie Murphy, who represent three generations of black comedy. The three men star in the film, `Harlem Nights,' written, produced and directed by Murphy. All three began their careers as stand-up comics. Making the film; Comments by Murphy, Pryor, and Foxx.

Examines the overall success of American Black athletes in the Olympic Games. George Poage, the first American Black to compete in the Olympics at St. Louis, Mo. in 1904. Black Power incident at the 1968 Mexico City Olympics; Sprinter Jesse Owens in the 1936 Berlin Olympic Games.

Discusses the most exciting players in baseball. Slugger Cecil Fielder of the Detroit Tigers; Pittsburgh Pirates left fielder Barry Bonds; Andrew Dawson of the Chicago Cubs; Kirby Puckett of the Minnesota Twins; Rickey Henderson of the Oakland Athletics; Others; Part of `Ebony' magazine's 1992 annual baseball roundup.

Profiles boxer George Foreman, 42, who is coming out of retirement for an Apr. 19 fight with current Heavyweight Champion Evander Holyfield. Foreman wants to win back the heavyweight title. Work as a Christian minister in Houston, Tex.; Controversy over his weight.

Discusses Nigeria, Africa's largest and most populous nation. Policies of President Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida; Babangida's comments; Scheduled return to civilian rule; Political history; Praise for and criticism of Babangida; Problems facing the nation.

Profile of Washington Redskins quarterback Doug Williams. 1988 Super Bowl win; Ups and downs of his football career; Family background; Death of his first wife, Janice; Second marriage to Lisa Robinson.

Profiles Dwight Tillery, 44, the first popularly elected black mayor of Cincinnati, Ohio. The city's at-large voting system; How Tillery built his credibility in the black community; Cincinnati's environmental problems; Tillery's desire to include the black community in the decision-making process; His background and education.

Profiles Willie W. Herenton, 51, the first black mayor of Memphis, Tennessee. `A new beginning' for the racially polarized city; Black voters' efforts to get Herenton elected; The African-American Peoples Convention that nominated him; Herenton's childhood spent in poverty; His education and career; Goals as mayor.

Discusses Nigeria's economy. Oil-based economy; Structural Adjustment Program and economic recovery; Need for economic self-reliance; Agricultural revitalization.

Discusses various social and economic problems facing Nigeria. Structural Adjustment Program for economic recovery; Population growth; Congested urban areas; Desire to boost tourism, especially among African-Americans; Future outlook.

Examines the role of women in Nigeria. Greater involvement in politics; Various women's groups and organizations.

Discusses the rich cultural mix in Nigeria. Many ethnic groups; Art and music; Traditional rituals; National cultural policy; Literature.

Discusses Nigeria's politics and government. Recent political history; Return to civilian rule; Upcoming elections and political parties; Armed Forces Ruling Council.