Dr. Melissa Harris-Perry appears in the following:
First Americans Museum Opens in Oklahoma City
Tuesday, September 21, 2021
After more than three decades of planning, the First Americans Museum is now open to the public.
A Look At Colorado's Independent Redistricting Commission
Tuesday, September 21, 2021
Seven states in the U.S. have independent redistricting commissions charged with redrawing once-in-a-decade state legislative and U.S. congressional district maps, including Colorado.
France Pulls Ambassador Out of U.S. Over Submarine Dispute
Monday, September 20, 2021
France had been set to make the sale until the U.S. came in to strike its own deal to sell nuclear-powered submarines to Australia.
Is Rest Possible for Black Bodies Past Death?
Monday, September 20, 2021
Latria Graham discusses, “The Dark Underside of Representations of Slavery” which focuses on the fight by Tamara Lanier to get images of her ancestors back from Harvard University.
What is Citizenship?
Monday, September 20, 2021
This weekend, a far-right rally was held in Washington, D.C. in support of the January 6th insurrectionists.
Why Larry Elder's Run Has People Talking About Black Republicans
Friday, September 17, 2021
California Governor Gavin Newsome defeated a recall challenge. But that doesn't mean his main competitor, Black conservative talk radio host Larry Elder will disappear.
Biden Outlines Agenda To Boost the Middle Class
Friday, September 17, 2021
Plus, the latest from Congress and the California recall election.
Political Power Struggle Continues in Haiti
Friday, September 17, 2021
The Takeaway checks in on Haiti a month after the devastating earthquake and amid a political power struggle in the aftermath of the assassination of President Jovenel Moïse.
What Deepfake Technology Means for Women
Thursday, September 16, 2021
Deepfakes use artificial intelligence to replace someone with another person’s likeness in videos, photos, and other digital content.
What Constitutes An Apology to Survivors of Sexual Abuse
Thursday, September 16, 2021
We look at what truly constitutes an apology to survivors of abuse.
Senate Hearing Highlights FBI mishandling of Gymnasts Abuse Claims
Thursday, September 16, 2021
On Wednesday, the U.S. Senate held a hearing to examine how the FBI mishandled its investigation into the sexual abuse committed by Larry Nassar against hundreds of gymnasts.
The Water Crisis facing Iraq and Syria
Wednesday, September 15, 2021
A new report by 13 aid groups notes that the water crisis in Syria and Iraq could leave 12 million people without access to drinking and agricultural water.
Vaccine Inequality Between Wealthy and Poor Countries
Wednesday, September 15, 2021
Less than 1 percent of COVID-19 vaccine doses have been administered in low-income countries so far.
The Evolution of Black TV
Wednesday, September 15, 2021
The 1980s and 1990s were full of memorable Black characters on the small screen, but that same level of representation didn't exist behind the scenes.
Oklahoma Pardon and Parole Board Recommends Commutation for Julius Jones
Tuesday, September 14, 2021
On Monday, the Oklahoma parole and pardon board recommended commuting Julius Jones’ death sentence to life with the possibility of parole.
Black Homebuyers Are Being Left Out of Pandemic Housing Boom
Tuesday, September 14, 2021
During the pandemic, there’s been a massive real estate boom in the U.S., as many people looked to leave crowded cities like New York City for the suburbs.
Labor Unions Divided Over Vaccine Mandate
Tuesday, September 14, 2021
Union leaders are divided over supporting President Biden's new vaccine mandate.
Corporations Stay Silent on Abortion
Monday, September 13, 2021
Dating sites Match and Bumble, both based in Texas, are among the few companies to speak out against Texas's new restrictive abortion law.
How does Catholicism inform the politics and policy of the U.S. Government?
Monday, September 13, 2021
President Joe Biden is a devout Catholic and only the second Catholic president in U.S. history. In addition, Catholics are overrepresented on the Supreme Court.
Muslim Women reflect on 9/11 20 Years Later
Monday, September 13, 2021
We discuss what the 20th anniversary of 9/11 means to Muslim Women who’ve dealt with racism, and hatred in the aftermath of this national tragedy.