Dr. Melissa Harris-Perry appears in the following:
The FBI's White Christian Nationalist Roots
Tuesday, February 28, 2023
We speak with Lerone Martin about his new book: "The Gospel of J. Edgar Hoover: How the FBI Aided and Abetted the Rise of White Christian Nationalism."
National, Black-Led Organizations Are Redefining Public Safety Through Community-Based Solutions
Tuesday, February 28, 2023
We explored a brand new initiative to tackle gun violence in some of America’s most impacted cities.
Seattle Passes Ordinance Banning Caste Discrimination
Tuesday, February 28, 2023
Seattle recently became the first U.S. city to ban discrimination based on caste, a social hierarchy system originating in India. We hear from two leaders who lead the effort.
George M. Johnson is Author of the 2nd Most Banned Book in the U.S.
Monday, February 27, 2023
George M. Johnson is the author of “All Boys Aren’t Blue”, the 2nd most banned book in the country. They were a member of 2022’s TIMES 100 Most Influential People list.
West Virginia Shines on "Mountain Stage"
Monday, February 27, 2023
We reflect on Mountain Stage's decades-long run as it celebrates 40 years on the air.
What Lies Ahead for Turkey and Syria?
Monday, February 27, 2023
After a series of devastating earthquakes, hundreds of thousands of people in Turkey and Syria have lost their homes, and tens of thousands have lost their lives.
Mississippi's House Bill 1020: Modern Day Jim Crow?
Sunday, February 26, 2023
The new bill would strip voters the right to elect judges and prosecutors in the capital of Jackson, Mississippi, and give white state officials power to appoint them.
Your Favorite Small Business Might Not Be So Small
Friday, February 24, 2023
What happens when specialty shops aren't so special anymore?
The Warrior Met Coal Mine Strike is Coming to an End, But The Fight Still Continues
Friday, February 24, 2023
The Alabama miners have been on strike for almost 23 months. Now, as miners prepare to return to work, they do so without the contract they want.
23 MAYORS IN 2023: Wilmot Collins, Helena, Montana
Thursday, February 23, 2023
The mayor of Montana's capital, Helena, is a refugee from Liberia in West Africa and the first Black mayor in Montana's history. We hear about his journey to America, and into politics.
Dr. Sammy Ramsey on What the Biodiversity of Insects Can Teach Us About Ourselves
Thursday, February 23, 2023
We continue Black.Queer.Rising. with entomologist Dr. Samuel Ramsey, founder and director of the Ramsey Research Foundation, about his love of insects and why his work is so crucial.
A Look Inside Congressional Committees
Thursday, February 23, 2023
Why does Congress need committees?
Attacks on Abortion are Evolving
Wednesday, February 22, 2023
What is the current state of abortion access in this country?
Missing Migrants in the Mediterranean
Tuesday, February 21, 2023
At least 25,000 people have gone missing on the journey through the Mediterranean Sea in the last decade.
Rural Hospitals Are Still Struggling
Tuesday, February 21, 2023
For over a decade, rural hospitals have been in crisis, with record closures during the COVID-19 pandemic. We discuss whether a new plan could help save some of these hospitals.
Rewriting what "Healthy" means for Black Women
Friday, February 17, 2023
There's a need to change our concept of what’s “good” and “healthy” when the traditional constructs are harmful to Black women.
Belly of the Beast with Da'Shaun Harrison
Friday, February 17, 2023
Black.Queer.Rising. continues with Lambda Literary Award-winning author Da'Shaun L. Harrison.
Almost A Year After the Russian Invasion, What’s Next for Ukraine?
Friday, February 17, 2023
As we approach the one-year mark of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, we check back in with journalists and Ukrainians to reflect on the past year and look at the current state of the war.
Look Back At It: Mass Shootings In 2023
Thursday, February 16, 2023
After the school shooting at Michigan State, we're looking back at shootings so far in 2023.
Trans Journalists and Supporters Voice Concern Over New York Times' Coverage
Thursday, February 16, 2023
In an open letter, trans journalists and contributors to the New York Times raise concerns and alarms over the paper’s coverage of the trans community.