American Race: Sneak Preview and Two-Night Television Event

Episode 1: "Baltimore Rising" - Preview Sunday, May 7, at 11:30 p.m. (ET/PT); Series Premiere Thursday, May 11, at 9 p.m. (ET/PT)

In the premiere episode of American Race, Barkley sets off on a heartfelt journey across the country to discuss race in America. His first stop is Baltimore, Md., a city that became central to the Black Lives Matter Movement when riots broke out following the death of African-American Freddie Gray, who died because of injuries sustained in police custody. Barkley embeds with the community and police in Baltimore, hoping to bring both sides together in search of solutions.