Dana Roberson appears in the following:
Amid New Era of Struggle, Black Communities Turn to Kwanzaa
Wednesday, December 30, 2015
Across the United States, many black communities feel under siege. As Kwanzaa comes to a close, some argue that the holiday is an avenue for unity and reflection during a difficult year.
Can A Museum Be a Think Tank?
Tuesday, December 29, 2015
The Studio Museum in Harlem is about more than just presenting and preserving African art—it's also a space for conversation.
The Splinternet: A New Era of Censorship, Surveillance, and Cyberwarfare
Monday, December 28, 2015
For more than a decade, the internet has become a seemingly borderless land of free flowing information. But not everyone wants the world wide web to be an open platform.
Illinois A.G. on the 'Outrage' Against Chicago Police
Monday, December 28, 2015
Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan has asked the DOJ for an outside, independent investigation into the pattern and practices of the Chicago Police Department.
Texas Twisters are Deadliest in Decades
Monday, December 28, 2015
The Christmas weekend was marred by storms throughout America's southern and central states. Nearly a dozen people were killed after a series of tornadoes swept through areas of Texas.
The Real Boston Globe Reporters Behind 'Spotlight'
Wednesday, December 23, 2015
The critically acclaimed film "Spotlight" is based on the true story of the Boston Globe’s Pulitzer Prize-winning reporting on the pedophile priest scandal in the Catholic Church.
Doctors Without Borders Director Looks Back on a Difficult Year
Tuesday, December 22, 2015
The executive director of Doctors Without Borders discusses the hospital bombing in Kunduz, the successes of 2015, and the year ahead.
Web of Scandal Faces Pennsylvania Attorney General
Monday, December 21, 2015
Pennsylvania Attorney General Kathleen Kane is at the center of a Byzantine tale of lies, pornographic emails and politics.
Is the DNC Favoring Hillary Over Bernie?
Monday, December 21, 2015
Is the Democratic Party giving Hillary Clinton an unfair advantage? Lisa Lerer, national politics reporter for the Associated Press, weighs in.
The Future of Media? The NYT Ventures into Virtual Reality
Friday, December 18, 2015
The editor-in-chief of The New York Times Magazine discusses the future of media, the impact of entertainment on news, and the ethics of pursuing virtual reality as a news medium.
Poison Water Prompts State of Emergency in Michigan City
Thursday, December 17, 2015
Residents in Flint, Michigan have been dealing with the aftermath of lead-tainted water for over a year now, something that's lead to brain damage in some children.
All Eyes on the Fed for an Interest Hike
Tuesday, December 15, 2015
The Federal Reserve is expected to raise interest rates on Wednesday. What does that mean for the U.S. and the year ahead?
History Made: Paris Acts to Save the Planet
Monday, December 14, 2015
Nearly 200 nations agreed to an accord that will establish a global framework to combat climate change.
Women Make History in Saudi Arabia
Monday, December 14, 2015
On Saturday, women were able to vote in Saudi Arabia for the first time. In a country where women still aren't allowed to drive, 20 women won seats and 130,000 registered to vote.
Congress Says No Deal on Federal Budget
Friday, December 11, 2015
It's not likely that Congress will reach its budget deadline at midnight tonight. Instead, lawmakers are expected to push for a short-term budget bill to keep the government open.
A Hard-Earned Honor: Angela Merkel is TIME's Person of the Year
Thursday, December 10, 2015
Merkel, 61, is the first individual woman to be named TIME Person of the Year since 1986.
Dirty Secrets: Inside New Jersey's Toxic Sites
Wednesday, December 09, 2015
In New Jersey, thousands of sites are contaminated with everything from lighter fluid and plastics, to chemicals like benzene and dioxide.
The Lasting Legacy of 'The Bubble Boy'
Monday, December 07, 2015
When David Vetter was born in 1971 with a severe disease, an experiment to keep him alive made him famous. But the pop culture versions of his story largely ignored his medical legacy.
Obama Seeks to Calm a Nervous Nation in Prime-Time Address
Monday, December 07, 2015
The president stressed that the security of the nation remains strong, despite the threat of terrorism.
How Gene Editing Will Shape Our Future
Thursday, December 03, 2015
New breakthroughs are raising ethical questions about designer babies and humans directing their own evolution.