Dr. Melissa Harris-Perry appears in the following:
Amazon Contests Union Vote in Staten Island
Tuesday, May 03, 2022
Amazon will not go down without a fight in its battle against unions in Staten Island
'RRR' Shows Global Reach of Tollywood Film Industry
Monday, May 02, 2022
In recent years, Tollywood, the film industry from a part of India where the Telugu language is spoken, has been making a huge mark in and outside of India.
Korean and Black American Relations Past and Present
Monday, May 02, 2022
Looking at Korean American and Black American relations before, during, and after the Rodney King uprising.
Youth Poet Alyssa Gaines
Thursday, April 28, 2022
Alyssa Gaines is Urban Word’s 2022 National Youth Poet Laureate Midwest Regional Finalist.
Is the FDA Doing Its Job?
Thursday, April 28, 2022
An investigation from Politico found that the FDA has repeatedly failed to create regulations or respond in a timely manner to a wide range of food safety, health, and nutrition issues.
What The 1992 Watts Truce Can Teach Us 30 Years Later
Thursday, April 28, 2022
30 years ago, L.A. erupted into five painful days of unrest following the acquittal of the officers who beat Rodney King. The day before, Black and Latino gangs across L.A. sought peace.
I Beg Your Pardon
Wednesday, April 27, 2022
Yesterday, President Biden used his clemency powers to grant 3 pardons and 75 commutations for the first time in his presidency. But why does the process take so long and serve so few?
Underground Abortions Never Went Away
Wednesday, April 27, 2022
Abortion activists nationwide are preparing for a world in which Roe v. Wade is overturned.
How Data Delivers Equity
Wednesday, April 27, 2022
A conversation with the head of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy, Dr. Alondra Nelson.
Melissa Lucio's Life is Spared on Death Row
Tuesday, April 26, 2022
On Monday, a Texas court issued a last minute stay on Melissa Lucio's execution. What does it mean for her future, and what does her case reveal about “good” and “bad” mothers?
The Fight Between Florida and Disney
Monday, April 25, 2022
After its opposition to Florida's "Don't Say Gay" bill, Republican lawmakers in Florida passed a bill ending Disney's special tax status. We discuss the implications to LGBTQ rights.
Flooding Has Devastated South Africa
Monday, April 25, 2022
Two weeks ago heavy rains triggered flooding and mudslides around Durban, South Africa. It has left more than 400 people dead, and displaced an estimated 40,000 people.
Young Voices Speak Out About Earth Day
Friday, April 22, 2022
On this Earth Day we want to celebrate by hearing from the next generation.
How Indigenous Water Protectors Paved Way for Future Activism
Friday, April 22, 2022
This Earth Day weekend, The Takeaway is looking at how the 2016 Standing Rock protests and water protector movement created a blueprint for ongoing environmental activism.
What Queer Ecology Can Teach Us About Environmentalism
Friday, April 22, 2022
A look at what we can learn from queer studies and the biases and limitations that exist in environmental studies.
The Work of Black Girl Environmentalist
Friday, April 22, 2022
We speak with Wawa Gatheru about her work with Black Girl Environmentalist and her goal of an anti-racist environmental movement.
The Intersection of Climate Justice and Racial Justice
Friday, April 22, 2022
How climate justice and racial justice are connected.
Survey Shows Young Adults Feel Lack of Trust in Government
Thursday, April 21, 2022
The Next 100 and GenForward Survey show that Millennials and GenZ-ers feel underrepresented, disconnected from policy making decisions, and lack trust in the government.
How Sewage Surveillance Saves Lives
Thursday, April 21, 2022
Take a look a behind the science and benefit of water waste surveillance in identifying and tracking infections and diseases.