Dr. Melissa Harris-Perry appears in the following:
Cuban Government and Its People at Odds Over Russian Invasion of Ukraine
Friday, April 01, 2022
A look at why Cuba's state media echoes Russian propaganda, while Cuba's people have not publicly supported the invasion.
Ali Noorani Tells the Stories of Today's Migrants in His New Book
Thursday, March 31, 2022
In his new book, “Crossing Borders: The Reconciliation of a Nation of Immigrants,” Noorani uses the stories of people and families fleeing their homes in different parts of the world.
Afghan Girls Can't Attend High School
Thursday, March 31, 2022
Just last week, the Taliban announced that girls’ high schools will be closed indefinitely, meaning that female students above the sixth grade will not be able to attend school.
Haiti is Facing a Hunger Catastrophe
Thursday, March 31, 2022
A rising food crisis in the poorest nation in the Western Hemisphere is threatening nearly half the population with what the United Nations describes as severe hunger.
How Florida's “Don’t Say Gay” Law Could Affect Teachers and Students
Wednesday, March 30, 2022
On Monday, the Florida Governor signed the Parental Rights in Education bill, dubbed the “Don’t Say Gay” bill by opponents, into law. We look at how it will affect teachers and students.
Maternity Wards Are Shuttering Across the U.S.
Wednesday, March 30, 2022
According to recent reporting by Vox, many of the closures are happening in rural areas or in predominantly Black and Latino neighborhoods.
The Long Road to Long Covid Healthcare
Wednesday, March 30, 2022
According to some estimates, millions of people in the U.S. could still be suffering from long Covid related symptoms, including brain fog, extreme exhaustion, and irregular heartbeat.
A Look at Town-Gown Tensions at UC Berkeley
Tuesday, March 29, 2022
A lack of student housing has aggravated town-gown tensions in the city of Berkeley, California, where a group of local residents have sued the University of California, Berkeley.
Black Masculinity and 'The Slap' Felt Around the World
Tuesday, March 29, 2022
In a physical confrontation on Sunday at the 94th Academy Awards, Will Smith slapped presenter Chris Rock after he made an insensitive joke about Jada Pinkett Smith's hairstyle.
Professors are Facing Targeted Harassment on College Campuses
Tuesday, March 29, 2022
The American Association of University Professors has traced an uptick in the targeted harassment of faculty, often those accused of having bias or teaching “controversial” topics.
Ukrainian Civilians are Facing A Dire Situation
Monday, March 28, 2022
Ukrainian officials announced that roughly 300 people were killed in a Russian airstrike on a theater where more than one thousand civilians were sheltering earlier this month.
Is There Anything Tamron Hall Can't Do?
Monday, March 28, 2022
Award-winning broadcast journalist and tv talk show host Tamron Hall on life, work and advice for young journalists.
Durham County District Attorney Satana Deberry
Monday, March 28, 2022
A conversation with District Attorney of Durham County Satana Deberry as part of our Women Leading Locally series.
Mayor of Central Falls Rhode Island Maria Rivera
Friday, March 25, 2022
We’re joined by Mayor Maria Rivera of Central Falls, Rhode Island. She is the first Latina to serve as Mayor in the state, and the first woman to serve as Mayor in the city.
NJ Senate Majority Leader Teresa Ruiz
Thursday, March 24, 2022
We’re joined by New Jersey Senate Majority Leader Teresa Ruiz, the first Latina to hold that position.
Speaker Nancy Pelosi's Power is Examined in a New Documentary
Wednesday, March 23, 2022
How powerful is Speaker Nancy Pelosi?
Black.Queer.Rising.: Moore Kismet AKA Omar Davis
Wednesday, March 23, 2022
For our ongoing series Black.Queer.Rising, we speak with the 17-year-old nonbinary DJ, music producer, and electronic musician Moore Kismet.
The GOP Attacks on Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson's Sentencing Record
Wednesday, March 23, 2022
Since the start of Senate confirmation hearings, one of the most pernicious lines of attack from Republican senators has been on Judge Jackson's sentencing with child pornography cases.
Celebrating 10 Years with Doc McStuffins
Wednesday, March 23, 2022
A conversation with the doctor who inspired the Disney character Doc McStuffins, Dr. Myiesha Taylor.
Clerking and Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson's Path to the Supreme Court
Tuesday, March 22, 2022
We're asking why clerking is so important in a law career and addressing the issue of representation and diversity among clerks for prestigious judicial seats.