Dr. Melissa Harris-Perry

Host and Managing Editor

Dr. Melissa Harris-Perry appears in the following:

Diaper Need Is an Invisible Part of Poverty in the U.S.

Tuesday, December 07, 2021

The the issue is wide-ranging: 1 in 3 families cannot afford an adequate supply of diapers for their children.

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Parents of Alleged Michigan School Shooter Also Charged

Monday, December 06, 2021

On Friday, the parents of the 15-year-old who is charged with killing four students in Michigan, were themselves charged with involuntary manslaughter.

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Steven Spielberg’s Remake of "West Side Story" Hits Theaters This Week

Monday, December 06, 2021

The new film attempts to correct some of the problems of the original 1961 film, specifically its depiction of Puerto Ricans on the screen.

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Riz Ahmed on "Encounter" and Making Space for His Own Identity Onscreen

Monday, December 06, 2021

A conversation with Riz Ahmed about starring in "Encounter" and how he's managed to include more of himself onscreen.

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Georgia Democrat Stacey Abrams Second Bid for Governor: How the Political Landscape Has Changed

Friday, December 03, 2021

On Wednesday, Georgia Democrat Stacey Abrams announced via Twitter that she would once again seek the office of governor of  Georgia.

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What Is the NYC Racial Justice Commission?

Friday, December 03, 2021

In March, New York City Mayor Bill De Blasio created the Racial Justice Commission.

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"Mississippi Goddam: The Ballad of Billey Joe:” An Exploration of History, Southern Identity, Policing and Race

Thursday, December 02, 2021

The Takeaway speaks with Al Letson, the host of Reveal, about their investigative podcast series that looks into the death of a Black high school football star, Billie Joe Johnson.

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Janai Nelson on the Future of the NAACP LDF

Wednesday, December 01, 2021

Janai Nelson joins us to discuss how she will lead the NAACP LDF in Spring of 2022 after the departure of current president, Sherrilyn Ifill.

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Abortion Is Back in the Supreme Court

Wednesday, December 01, 2021

Today all eyes are on the Supreme Court as the justices hear oral arguments in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization. 

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BOOK: A Field Guide to White Supremacy

Tuesday, November 30, 2021

A Field Guide to White Supremacy creates a roadmap for understanding the existence of extremism and white supremacy in the United States and why it continues to persist.

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Environmental Defenders Are Being Killed, Threatened for Protecting Their Land

Tuesday, November 30, 2021

2020 was the deadliest year on record for environment and land rights defenders around the world, and more than one third of the victims were Indigenous persons.

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The Omicron Variant and Vaccine Inequity

Monday, November 29, 2021

On Thursday, scientists in South Africa identified Omicron, a new strain of the Covid-19 virus.

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Eating Leftovers in Style

Monday, November 29, 2021

As we return from the Thanksgiving weekend, some of us are fortunate enough to still have leftovers in our fridges. What are some creative ways to put them to use before they go bad?

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In His New Book, Chef Bryant Terry Explores Black Foodways

Thursday, November 25, 2021

"Black Food" explores Black foodways across the U.S. and around the world through recipes, poetry, essays, art, and more. 

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COVID-19 Is Surging Across Europe

Tuesday, November 23, 2021

In recent weeks, Europe has once again become the global epicenter of the pandemic.

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How to Cope with Grief and Loss During the Holiday Season

Tuesday, November 23, 2021

Covid-19 has claimed more than 5 million lives globally. That means many families have an empty chair at the holiday table this year.

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What is Therapeutic Choice?

Tuesday, November 23, 2021

Does medical freedom and choice cover those not wanting to get the Covid-19 vaccine or those resisting the Covid-19 Mandates?

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The U.S. Has a Nursing Crisis

Monday, November 22, 2021

The pandemic has placed intense stress on nurses nationwide, leading many to consider leaving the profession altogether. 

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Netflix Adapts Popular Anime Show "Cowboy Bebop" to Live Action

Monday, November 22, 2021

The series follows a ragtag group of bounty hunters, called cowboys, as they track down fugitives across space in a dystopian future.  

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Can the U.S Legal System Deliver Justice?

Monday, November 22, 2021

We ask the question, what does justice look like in the United States?

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