Dr. Melissa Harris-Perry appears in the following:
Bureau of Prisons Rejected Thousands of Requests for Compassionate Release During the Pandemic
Wednesday, June 16, 2021
Many died of Covid-19 behind bars, while the BOP rejected applications for compassionate release, the Marshall Project found.
President Biden Attempts to Reset International Relations
Tuesday, June 15, 2021
A look at what the reset of American posturing on the world stage means for diplomacy.
Crisis in Nicaragua: Sister of Detained Presidential Candidate Speaks Out
Tuesday, June 15, 2021
A number of political opposition candidates have been arrested by the Nicaraguan state.
The Transformative Nature of LGBTQ+ Coming-of-Age Stories
Tuesday, June 15, 2021
In Hulu’s groundbreaking series "First Day," a young transgender girl, Hannah Bradford, navigates starting a new school as her authentic self.
How the Biden Administration is Viewing Israel's New Political Reality
Tuesday, June 15, 2021
The Biden administration is hoping the new Israeli parliamentary coalition will succeed, but their policy goals may diverge.
A Westminster Dog Show Wrap Up
Monday, June 14, 2021
On Sunday night, a Pekingese named Wasabi was crowned Best in Show at the 145th annual Westminster Kennel Club dog show.
Vaccine Diplomacy on Display at the G7 Summit
Monday, June 14, 2021
Efforts to end the pandemic and distribute vaccines globally were a top agenda item for leaders at the G7 summit in England.
Why Major Cities Are Experimenting with Guaranteed Income for Artists
Monday, June 14, 2021
This year the cities of St. Paul and San Francisco have rolled out guaranteed minimum income programs for artists that give out monthly, no strings attached payments.
Vice President Kamala Harris to Migrants: Do Not Come
Friday, June 11, 2021
This week, the Vice President embarked on her first trip abroad to Mexico and Guatemala.
Senator Joe Manchin's Moderate Grip on Washington
Friday, June 11, 2021
Plus, the Democratic Party in West Virginia is experiencing a transformation as it attempts to catch up with the times.
Biden Rolls Out Plans for Closing Racial Wealth Gap, Advocates See More Work to Be Done
Thursday, June 10, 2021
Despite the White House’s stated commitment to closing the racial wealth gap, some advocates believe that the federal government’s new plans don’t go nearly far enough.
What the Pandemic Meant for the Mental Health of Teenagers
Thursday, June 10, 2021
Do schools have the resources necessary to address what the last year has meant for the mental health of their students?
"In the Heights" Brings Broadway to the Big Screen
Thursday, June 10, 2021
Adapted from Lin-Manuel Miranda’s celebrated Broadway musical, the movie is a love letter to New York City’s Washington Heights neighborhood.
Black Music Month Honors the Black Artists Who Have Shaped Music
Wednesday, June 09, 2021
Started more than 40 years ago, the observance celebrates the history and scope of Black music from classical and folk to hip hop and rock.
After Practice of "Race-Norming" is Exposed, Black Former Players Remain Skeptical of NFL
Wednesday, June 09, 2021
Last week, the NFL admitted it had been using a practice known as “race-norming," which made it harder for Black players to qualify for a payout if they have dementia.
Construction of Oil Pipeline in Minnesota Meets Resistance
Wednesday, June 09, 2021
Many are watching to see how the Biden administration will respond to the Line 3 pipeline protests and calls to protect the environment.
FDA Approves Alzheimer's Drug for the First Time Since 2003
Tuesday, June 08, 2021
Aducanumab aims to slow the cognitive decline often associated with the disease, but there’s debate over whether or not it actually works.
What Our Dependence on Meat Means for Climate Change
Tuesday, June 08, 2021
Each year, Americans consume about 220 pounds of beef per person. Can individual decisions to reduce our consumption of meat curb climate change?
California Braces for Drought's Impact on Water Supply
Tuesday, June 08, 2021
The people who are likely to be hardest hit by the current water crisis in California are the same ones who were most impacted the last time around: Latino farmworkers in rural areas.
People Are Flocking to Backyard Chickens During the Pandemic
Monday, June 07, 2021
A silver lining for many over the last year has been time spent gardening.