Melissa Harris-Perry

Melissa Harris-Perry appears in the following:

Aging While Queer in Puerto Rico

Monday, November 08, 2021

Wilfred Labiosa discusses how his organization, Waves Ahead, is working to address the issues that face the older LGBTQ population of Puerto Rico.

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Deep Dive: Passing

Thursday, November 04, 2021

For this week’s Deep Dive, Melissa and co-host Dorian Warren use the new film "Passing" as a jumping off point to explore the thorny questions raised by the concept of passing.

Deep Dive with Dorian Warren: Passing

Thursday, November 04, 2021

For this week’s Deep Dive, Melissa and co-host Dorian Warren use the new film "Passing" as a jumping off point to explore the thorny questions raised by the concept of passing.

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A Look at Tuesday's Elections

Wednesday, November 03, 2021

We break down the biggest election results from Tuesday, including the gubernatorial race in Virginia and the mayoral election in New York City.

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Investigation Finds More Than 400 Unarmed Drivers Or Passengers Killed At Traffic Stops In The Last Five Years

Wednesday, November 03, 2021

Only five officers have been convicted of crimes in those killings. 

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A Look at Tuesday's Elections 2021-11-03

Wednesday, November 03, 2021

We break down the biggest election results from Tuesday, including the gubernatorial race in Virginia and the mayoral election in New York City.

Skeptical Supreme Court Could Determine Future of Abortion Care Nationwide

Tuesday, November 02, 2021

Supreme Court Justices that were once supportive of the far-reaching Texas measure are now expressing skepticism.

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CDC Expected to Give the Green Light on Covid Vaccine for Kids Aged 5 to 11

Monday, November 01, 2021

On Tuesday of last week, the FDA approved Pfizer’s Covid vaccine for kids ages 5 to 11. Now, the CDC is expected to give the green light in a matter of days.

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The Implications of Private Military Training Complexes in North Carolina

Friday, October 29, 2021

A look at the private military training centers offering civilians survival skills and artillery instruction in North Carolina and their national implications.

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University of Pittsburgh Faculty Ally with Steelworkers to Unionize After Years-Long Campaign

Thursday, October 28, 2021

The faculty at the University of Pittsburgh have voted to form a union affiliated with the United Steelworkers, the largest steel union in North America, following years of bottlenecks.

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Howard Students Protest University Living Conditions

Tuesday, October 26, 2021

Students are protesting poor housing conditions at the well-known, historically Black university. For Black people, proper housing has been an issue since the country was founded.

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Admissions and the Value of Higher Education

Tuesday, October 26, 2021

A conversation about the college admissions process and the value of higher education with Jeff Selingo, author of the book Who Gets In and Why: A Year Inside College Admissions.

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Aging While Queer: Affirming Housing for LGBTQ-SGL Elders

Monday, October 25, 2021

Dr. Imani Woody discusses importance of affirming housing for LGTB-SGL elders and how Mary's House can be a model for more residences like it.

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New Poll Shows Black Adults Are Increasingly Dissatisfied With The Direction Of The Country

Friday, October 22, 2021

The poll also showed a slight drop in support for the president and vice president. Black Lives Matter Global Network co-founder Alicia Garza discusses the findings.

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Deep Dive: Child Care

Wednesday, October 20, 2021

For our second Deep Dive, progressive scholar, organizer, and media personality Dorian Warren joined our host to explore the very personal system of child care in the United States.

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Christian Missionaries Held Captive by Haitian Gang

Tuesday, October 19, 2021

Jaqueline Charles, Caribbean and Haitian correspondent for the Miami Herald, discusses the recent kidnappings of 17 Christian missionaries in Haiti.

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Terence Blanchard Is The First Black Composer At The Metropolitan Opera

Monday, October 18, 2021

An interview with Terence Blanchard, jazz musician, film scorer, 5-time grammy winner, and composer of the Black opera, Fire Shut Up in My Bones, based on Charles Blow’s memoir.

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Are Toys Becoming More Gender Neutral?

Monday, October 18, 2021

Last week, LEGO — the world’s largest toy maker — announced it would make its toys more gender neutral. We take a look at the pink-blue divide in our toys. 

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State Politics Heating Up Across Country

Friday, October 15, 2021

Political round table with Jessica Taylor and Zach Motellaro about gubernatorial elections, party strategies, key local issues, and more.

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New Analyses Show Potential Undercount of Black Population During 2020 Census

Friday, October 15, 2021

The 2020 Census may have significantly undercounted Black people in the U.S., raising very real concerns about fair representation and funding over the next 10 years.

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