Dr. Melissa Harris-Perry appears in the following:
The Experience of Resettling as an Afghan Refugee
Friday, October 15, 2021
A little over a month after the United States pulled out of Afghanistan, more than more than 55,000 Afghans have been relocated to the U.S
What's Not So Funny About Dave Chappelle
Thursday, October 14, 2021
The backlash against Dave Chappelle’s recent comedy special for Netflix continues with many Transgender individuals and groups speaking out against it.
San Francisco Program Intends to Make Jury Pools More Diverse
Wednesday, October 13, 2021
A bill intended to create a more diverse jury pool is on its way to being implemented at the start of 2022.
New Report Sheds Light on Police Foundations
Tuesday, October 12, 2021
The new Police Foundation Report from Color of Change, exposes how corporations support Black Lives Matter on one hand and are also giving private money to police foundations.
Ruben Santiago-Hudson on the Joy of Bringing "Lackawanna Blues" to Broadway
Tuesday, October 12, 2021
The Takeaway speaks with speak with Tony award-winning theater artist Ruben Santiago-Hudson about bringing his one-man play "Lackawanna Blues" to audiences during the pandemic.
Newark Replaces Nearly All of Its Lead Pipes
Tuesday, October 12, 2021
Two years ago, lead pipes tainted the drinking water of Newark, New Jersey.
Why New York State Assemblymember Jessica González-Rojas is Fighting for Immigration Reform
Friday, October 08, 2021
New York State Assemblymember Jessica González-Rojas traveled to D.C. this week to advocate for a pathway to citizenship for millions of undocumented immigrants.
Jason Rezaian Discuss his new podcast 544 Days
Friday, October 08, 2021
Jason Rezaian joins us to discuss his new Spotify Original Podcast 544 Days which chronicles his time in an Iranian prison and what it took to get him out.
When it Comes to Identity Which Word Wins?
Thursday, October 07, 2021
Afro-Latinidad, Latino, Latinx and Hispanic are terms used to identify people from Mexico, Central and South America, and the Caribbean. But which one is right?
Daniel Alarcón On Spanish-Language Media
Thursday, October 07, 2021
Alarcón’s work dives deep into the social and cultural ties that connect Spanish-speaking populations across the United States and Central and South America.
Preview of the Upcoming SCOTUS Term
Thursday, October 07, 2021
Ian Millhiser, senior correspondent at Vox, discusses the major cases the conservative-learning Supreme Court will be hearing during this new term.
U.S. Officials Announce That 23 Species Should Be Declared Extinct
Thursday, October 07, 2021
In total, the extinctions include eight freshwater mussels, 11 birds, 2 fish, a bat, and a plant.
Afro-Latino Representation in Children's Books
Wednesday, October 06, 2021
The Takeaway discusses why Afro-Latino representation matters in children's books with three Afro-Latino children's book authors.
The Hidden Biases of Search Engine Algorithms
Wednesday, October 06, 2021
Bias is baked into the algorithms that bring certain results to the top of our Google searches, while suppressing others.
Whistleblower Exposes Facebook's Prioritization of Profit Over People
Wednesday, October 06, 2021
The Takeaway discusses Facebook whistleblower Frances Haugen’s testimony and regulating big tech.
Detainees Detail Troubling Conditions within New York City Jails
Tuesday, October 05, 2021
At least 12 people detained in New York City’s jail facilities have died this year, amid rising Covid-19 cases and a reported spike in violence and self-harm.
Fannie Lou Hamer's Enduring Message
Tuesday, October 05, 2021
Award-winning historian Keisha Blain joins us to discuss her new book, Until I Am Free: Fannie Lou Hamer’s Enduring Message to America and the relevance of the civil rights icon today.
Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg Remembered
Monday, October 04, 2021
More than a year after Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg's death, one of her former clerks reflects on her life and legacy.
Dangerous Smoke from West Coast Wildfires is Affecting the Whole Country
Friday, October 01, 2021
An analysis by NPR’s California Newsroom and Stanford University’s Environmental Change and Human Outcomes Lab shows how West Coast wildfires are spreading toxic smoke over the country.
The Importance of Mentoring for Black Girls
Thursday, September 30, 2021
We discuss the importance of mentoring for young black girls.
