Jon M. Chu
Friday, February 06, 2026
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“The Jennifer Hudson Show” and the W.K. Kellogg Foundation honor the National Day of Racial Healing with a special episode focusing on how pop culture and creative expression can spark hope and inspire change.
Jennifer also welcomes award-winning filmmaker Jon M. Chu.
W.K. Kellogg Foundation CEO La June Montgomery Tabron joins Jennifer for an inspiring conversation.
Then, Jennifer gives a special surprise to Lil’ Filmmakers founder Janine Spruill from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania! Lil’ Filmmakers is a nonprofit dedicated to empowering youth through film and storytelling.
Plus, watch a special dance performance from the cultural arts organization Nonosina Polynesia from Anaheim, California!
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January 16, 2026
A Powerful Message of Racial Healing
Sponsored by the W.K. Kellogg Foundation | “The Jennifer Hudson Show” kicks off today by recognizing the 10th annual National Day of Racial Healing, celebrated the day after MLK Jr. Day. Jennifer reflects on how pop culture and creative expression can inspire hope, shift perspective, and bring people closer together. She shares how the films, TV shows, and artists she grew up watching helped shape her worldview and reminds us that storytelling has the power to move hearts and change minds. Jennifer also opens up about what it’s meant to portray iconic figures like Aretha Franklin in “Respect” and Winnie Mandela in “Winnie Mandela,” and how those experiences deepened her connection to legacy, purpose, and representation. The show is honored to once again partner with the W.K. Kellogg Foundation to celebrate this day, which offers a meaningful moment for individuals, communities, and organizations to build trust, honor shared values, and create genuine connection across differences of experience.
