Polly Irungu appears in the following:
The Future of Policing in America
Thursday, July 23, 2020
The Takeaway recently convened five voices—across law enforcement, advocacy, academia—and asked them to come together to talk about the way forward.
'Father Soldier Son,' Presidential Protocol, Black Women Photography Community, Dinner Party, Edie Falco
Thursday, July 16, 2020
'Father Soldier Son' documentary. Former U.S. chief of protocol. Black Women Photographers community. Dinner Party new album. Edie Falco on 'The True.'
What Vogue's Latest Cover Tells Us About Diversity in Photography
Thursday, July 16, 2020
Earlier this week, the magazine Vogue came under fire for the cover of its August issue, which features the celebrated gymnast Simone Biles photographed by Annie Leibovitz.
A Photography Community for Black Women
Thursday, July 16, 2020
Polly Irungu on founding Black Women Photographers.
Black Women Photographers Collective
Tuesday, July 07, 2020
A global collective aims to get Black women photographers hired more consistently by newsrooms and media organizations.
Georgia Passes States First Hate Crimes Bill
Thursday, June 25, 2020
On Tuesday, Georgia lawmakers passed the state’s first hate-crimes legislation.
How a Lengthy Delay in COVID-19 Stimulus Funding Impacted Tribal Governments
Wednesday, June 24, 2020
Months after the CARES Act was signed into law, some of the money has still not been distributed to tribal government hoping to soften the financial damage from COVID-19.
WNBA Star Renee Montgomery Skipping the Season to Fight for Social Justice
Tuesday, June 23, 2020
We sit down the WNBA’s Renee Montgomery who is sitting out this season to focus on social justice.
Do Major Sports Leagues Really Support the Racial Justice Uprising?
Monday, June 22, 2020
The NFL, MLB, NBA, WNBA, and even NASCAR have all made statements in support of Black Lives Matter. But whether leagues are planning to back up those words with action is another matter.
Relationship Between Police and Media Grows Increasingly Tense
Thursday, June 18, 2020
As the uprising for racial justice continues around the country, journalists in the United States are increasingly the targets of direct and hostile confrontations with law enforcement.
Calls for Financial Transparency Grow as Money Pours Into Racial Justice Organizations
Wednesday, June 17, 2020
People have been donating to racial justice organizations as calls to give to these causes continue online. But not everyone eagerly donating may know exactly where that money is going.
The Overlooked Reality of Police Violence Against Disabled Black Americans
Monday, June 15, 2020
Amidst national protests for racial justice the reality of police violence against disabled people—especially Black people—is rarely discussed.
What Are You Angry About Right Now?
Monday, June 08, 2020
We asked listeners what they’re angry about right now. Here’s what they said.
What Does Celebrating Pride Month Look Like at This Moment?
Monday, June 08, 2020
For members of the black LGBTQ+ community, this moment has been a reminder of the parallels between what we’re seeing today and the early days of the LGBTQ+ rights movement.
Calls to Defund the Police Are Gaining Traction
Monday, June 08, 2020
As protests continue over the killing of black people by police, calls to defund police departments are gaining traction.
The Toll of Covering Police Brutality as a Black Journalist
Thursday, June 04, 2020
For black journalists, this moment is especially complex, with the weight of having to cover the brutality they’re seeing while also being black in America.
The Lack of Attention for Violence Against Black Trans People
Thursday, June 04, 2020
As people around the country protest the killing of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and others, another case of alleged police brutality is emerging in Tallahassee, Florida.
Meat Plant Workers Are Falling Ill with Coronavirus — But We Don't Know the Scale
Wednesday, May 27, 2020
Meat plants around the country rely on immigrant labor in their facilities.
COVID-19 Gives New Urgency to Doctors Running for Office
Tuesday, May 26, 2020
COVID-19 has given us all a newfound appreciation for health care workers. But could that kind of enthusiasm translate into votes?
DeVos Quietly Releases New Rules on Campus Sexual Assault Amid Pandemic
Tuesday, May 12, 2020
Many advocacy organizations are unsurprisingly concerned about the impact this will have on survivors coming forward.
