Dr. Melissa Harris-Perry appears in the following:
How Immunocompromised People Are Navigating the Pandemic
Thursday, March 03, 2022
With the U.S. dropping COVID measures like masking, some immunocompromised people are feeling abandoned or ignored.
Richard Kim talks about the Importance of Nonprofit Newsrooms
Thursday, March 03, 2022
Richard Kim, the new Editor-in-chief of TheCity.nyc joins us to discuss his new position, the world of nonprofit newsrooms and how they can compete with their big money counterparts.
A Conversation with Florida Representative Anna Eskamani
Thursday, March 03, 2022
We spoke with Florida Representative Anna Eskamini as part of our Women Leading Locally series.
How Western Media Is Covering Ukraine
Wednesday, March 02, 2022
Western media coverage of the Russian invasion of Ukraine raises questions about the double standard in how journalists cover conflict in different parts of the world.
Biden Delivers His First State of the Union
Wednesday, March 02, 2022
We dissected the issues he covered and the issues he left out with Pablo Manríquez, Capitol Hill correspondent for Latino Rebels and Michael Tomasky, editor for The New Republic.
Cast Of "As We See It" Discusses Autism in Adulthood
Wednesday, March 02, 2022
The cast of 'As We See It' discusses living with Autism and working in a neurodiverse-positive environment.
How Race Operates in Ukraine
Tuesday, March 01, 2022
Amid the mass exodus from Ukraine, a number of accounts have emerged on social media and in various news outlets detailing discrimination experienced by people of African descent.
A Conversation with CAWP's Director Debbie Walsh
Tuesday, March 01, 2022
For Women’s History month, The Takeaway is joining forces with the Center for American Women and Politics (CAWP) to bring you the stories of Women Leading Locally.
Farming While Black, Sowing the Seeds of Racial Discrimination in Farming
Tuesday, March 01, 2022
Racial discrimination at the USDA has barred Black farmers and farmers of color from equal access and benefits in the U.S. farming industry.
Colombia Decriminalizes Abortion
Monday, February 28, 2022
Last week, Colombia’s top court decriminalized abortion during the first 24 weeks of pregnancy.
Rashad Robinson, Civil Rights Leader and President of Color of Change
Monday, February 28, 2022
Rashad Robinson, the president of Color of Change joins for our final, February installment of Black.Queer.Rising.
What are Putin's Motivations?
Monday, February 28, 2022
As the Russian invasion of Ukraine continues to escalate, we speak to Nina Khrushcheva about what's on Russian President Vladimir Putin's mind.
Explaining Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson's Historic Nomination
Monday, February 28, 2022
On Friday, President Biden nominated Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court; she is set to become the first Black woman to ever serve on the court.
Rep. Ritchie Torres on His Trailblazing Political Rise
Friday, February 25, 2022
New York Congressman Ritchie Torres joins The Takeaway to discuss his path to becoming the first openly gay Afro Latino lawmaker elected to Congress in 2020.
President Biden Steps Up Sanctions Against Russia
Friday, February 25, 2022
On Thursday, President Biden announced another slate of sanctions against Russia and vowed to “hold Russia accountable” for the attacks on Ukraine.
Texas Officials Issue Directive Calling Trans Health Care a Form of 'Child Abuse'
Friday, February 25, 2022
We hear from trans advocates about how Texas Gov. Greg Abbott's directive will impact trans young people in the state.
Georgetown Law professor Kristin Henning on The Criminalization of Black Youth
Thursday, February 24, 2022
For Black youth, every part of their lives is policed — from the clothes they wear to the music they listen to.
How Black Film Shapes American Culture
Thursday, February 24, 2022
The New Yorker Radio Hour producer Ngofeen Mputubele spoke about their upcoming episode "The Shape of Black Film."
Reviving 'The Proud Family' for 2022
Thursday, February 24, 2022
The Takeaway speaks with producers Bruce W. Smith and Ralph Farquhar about bringing their iconic animated show back for this month’s revival “The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder.”
Russia Invades Ukraine. What's Next?
Thursday, February 24, 2022
On Thursday morning, Russia attacked Ukraine resulting in dozens of deaths.