Dr. Melissa Harris-Perry appears in the following:
What Bill Cosby's Release Means for Survivors
Friday, July 02, 2021
While the overturning of Cosby’s conviction is seen as a legal victory by some, it’s seen as an injustice by others.
Actor Colman Domingo Tapped into Something Sinister for "Zola"
Thursday, July 01, 2021
Character actor Colman Domingo stars in "Zola" as an intimidating pimp, a departure from the range of compassionate figures he’s played in recent years.
New Supreme Court Decision Diminishes Voting Rights
Thursday, July 01, 2021
On Thursday, in a 6-3 decision, the Supreme Court’s conservative justices ruled to uphold two voting laws in Arizona that critics say target voters of color.
The Right-to-Repair Movement Gains Momentum In the U.S.
Thursday, July 01, 2021
In June, Congressman Joseph Morelle of New York filed the Fair Repair Act with Congress.
Bill Cosby's Sexual Assault Conviction Overturned
Thursday, July 01, 2021
This comes just a month after the comedian was denied parole, due in part for refusing to participate in a program for sexually violent offenders.
Aligning Our Beauty Routines with Our Values
Wednesday, June 30, 2021
Has our year of collective consciousness affected how we define, create, and consume personal beauty?
Why is Infrastructure So Expensive in the U.S.?
Wednesday, June 30, 2021
Plus, a look at the incalculable toll of highways and other infrastructure projects on Black communities and low-income communities throughout history.
Black TikTokers Have Had Enough
Tuesday, June 29, 2021
This month, many Black TikTok creators have staged a strike to call attention to the frequent appropriation of Black-created dances by white users on the app.
Ethiopia Declares a Ceasefire in the Tigray Region
Tuesday, June 29, 2021
Ethiopia’s government has declared an immediate ceasefire in the Tigray region, where a conflict has been raging since last November.
Does Critical Race Theory Have a Role in the Military?
Tuesday, June 29, 2021
Gen. Mark Milley, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, set off a firestorm last week after he endorsed the use of critical race theory, saying he wants to understand “white rage.”
U.S. Prepares to Reckon with Past Atrocities Against Indigenous Children
Monday, June 28, 2021
Interior Secretary Deb Haaland will be launching an initiative investigating “the loss of human life and the lasting consequences” of former Native American boarding schools.
Melissa Harris-Perry on A Mother's Love
Monday, June 28, 2021
Guest host Melissa Harris-Perry on the love of Black mothers in light of the Chauvin sentencing.
In 'Luster,' author Raven Leilani Explores What it's Like to Flail
Monday, June 28, 2021
The novel Luster follows the story of Edie, a woman in her twenties living in Brooklyn who is flailing in her personal and professional life.
Amid Decline in Vaccination Rates, Biden Visits North Carolina
Friday, June 25, 2021
Plus, how community organizers are leading the charge with culturally relevant outreach.
Who Will Be New York City's Next Mayor?
Friday, June 25, 2021
While the general election is still months away, the winner of the Democratic primary is expected to come out on top in November.
President Biden Looks to Address Crime
Friday, June 25, 2021
On Wednesday, President Biden laid out his plans for addressing the nationwide rise in violent crime and homicides.
Why Are Tornadoes So Difficult to Predict?
Thursday, June 24, 2021
From Illinois to Alabama, a number of states have been hit by devastating tornadoes in recent weeks.
Airline Industry Takes Off As Vaccinations Continue in the U.S.
Thursday, June 24, 2021
Earlier this month, TSA airport security screenings went above two million people per day for the first time since March of 2020.
Guest Host Melissa Harris-Perry Reflects on the ‘Cursing Cheerleader’ Case
Thursday, June 24, 2021
On Wednesday, Supreme Court ruled on behalf of a teenager who posted a vulgar Snapchat after failing to make the varsity cheerleading squad.
Musicians in Nigeria Speak Out Against Twitter Ban
Thursday, June 24, 2021
Earlier this month, the Nigerian government banned Twitter throughout the country.