Shanta Covington appears in the following:
Celebrating the 20th Anniversary Edition of Freedom Dreams
Tuesday, August 30, 2022
The protests we see now have their foundation in the previous century and borrow from the intellectual work of Black renegades.
"Katrina Babies" Explores Childhood Trauma in the Aftermath of Hurricane Katrina
Monday, August 29, 2022
HBO's documentary film "Katrina Babies" is an intimate look at the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina and the lives of the young New Orleanians it impacted.
Why Seaweed is Overwhelming Caribbean Beaches
Wednesday, August 24, 2022
Caribbean beaches have been under attack this year, not by people or even sharks, but by the proliferation of Sargassum seaweed.
Many Black NFL Retirees Now Qualify for Compensation in Concussion Lawsuits
Wednesday, August 17, 2022
Hundreds of Black former NFL players now qualify for compensation from the league, following adjustments to dementia tests that eliminated the practice known as “race-norming.”
How Black Girls Are Redefining Leadership
Friday, July 22, 2022
A new book shows us how young black girls are redefining leadership in their own way.
Carmen Wong's Journey to Find Her True Identity
Tuesday, July 19, 2022
Carmen Rita Wong discusses her new book Why Didn’t You Tell Me: A Memoir which tackles family lies, deception, and the possibility of forgiveness.
Author Leila Mottley and Her New Book 'Nightcrawling'
Monday, July 18, 2022
19-year-old Leila Mottley discusses her debut novel Nightcrawling which is receiving a lot of buzz.
Deep Dive: Water
Friday, July 08, 2022
In this Deep Dive, Melissa and Dorian take an in-depth look at water insecurity, access and cleanliness.
Deep Dive: The American Death Penalty (Rebroadcast)
Thursday, July 07, 2022
For this installment of our Deep Dives, our cohosts explore a divided issue among Americans — the Death Penalty.
Deep Dive: Health Insurance (Rebroadcast)
Tuesday, July 05, 2022
For this installment of the Takeaway "Deep Dives," Melissa Harris-Perry and Dorian Warren are tackling the important topic of the American Health Insurance System.
Deep Dive: Fair Housing (Rebroadcast)
Monday, July 04, 2022
We’re taking a Deep Dive into the history and present state of fair housing in America, 54 years after the passage of the National Fair Housing Act.
Deep Dive: The U.S. Anti-Poverty and Labor Movement
Friday, July 01, 2022
Nearly 140 million Americans are officially poor or low wage workers living on the brink of poverty.
Reproductive Care After the End of Roe
Friday, June 24, 2022
The end of Roe does not have to mean the end of abortions and reproductive healthcare.
Tangerine Records and the Estate of the Legendary Ray Charles
Wednesday, June 22, 2022
Ray Charles collaborator John Burk shares two new releases of past work from the legendary performer.
Adrian Quesada's Boleros Psicodelicos
Tuesday, June 21, 2022
Boleros Psicodelicos invites the listeners into the opulent world of a musical style that continues to transcend cultural boundaries.
The Poor People's March
Friday, June 17, 2022
Ahead of this year's Poor People’s March this weekend, we spoke with Bishop William Barber and Deep Dive cohost Dorian Warren.
The Rebellious Life of Mrs. Rosa Parks
Thursday, June 16, 2022
The new documentary, The Rebellious Life of Mrs. Rosa Parks, delves into the nuanced life of the civil rights icon, who did far more in her lifetime than simply sit on the bus.
Queer As Folk is Back
Tuesday, June 14, 2022
Jasha Klebe talks about composing music for the newly rebooted “Queer as Folk,” finding unique sounds, and what queer music sounds like.
January 6th Hearings Go Prime Time
Friday, June 10, 2022
On Thursday evening, the U.S. Congress went prime time–gathering their colleagues, the press, and the American people in a rare televised evening session.
Raising the Barre for Ballet Workers
Thursday, June 09, 2022
A conversation about the conditions ballet dancers face with Chloe Angyal, author of “Turning Pointe: How a New Generation of Dancers is Saving Ballet From Itself.”
