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  • Nicole Lee
    Wednesday, July 2, 2008
    TransAfrica Forum executive director comments on the situation in Zimbabwe.
  • Curtis Watkins
    Monday, June 30, 2008
    Director of LifeSTARTS says the Supreme Court ruling overturning a handgun ban will create an arms race in Washington DC.
  • Amy Goodman
    Thursday, May 1, 2008
  • Joe Madison
    Thursday, April 10, 2008
    Radio talk show host explains how the Darfur crisis began in Sudan and describes what it's like to witness the ongoing civil war.
  • Dorothy Cotton
    Thursday, April 3, 2008
    Former SCLC Education Director explains the role sexism played in the organizations of the civil rights movement.
  • Harry Belafonte
    Wednesday, April 2, 2008
    Actor-activist describes how he first met Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., who would become one of his closest friends.
  • Rev. Samuel "Billy" Kyles
    Tuesday, April 1, 2008
    Pastor of Monumental Baptist Church, reflects on how witnessing Dr. King's assassination has impacted his life.
  • Taylor Rogers
    Tuesday, April 1, 2008
    Former Memphis sanitation worker describes what Dr. King's support and presence meant to the workers' strike.
  • Rev. Al Sharpton
    Monday, March 31, 2008
    Rev. Al Sharpton says that America is good at accepting a moment, but not a movement.
  • Van Jones
    Thursday, March 27, 2008
    Environmentalist discusses the importance of green-collar jobs to the African American community.
  • Ajamu Baraka
    Wednesday, February 27, 2008
    Ajamu Baraka describes how the government's response to Hurricane Katrina survivors is viewed by the global community.
  • Ruby Dee
    Thursday, February 21, 2008
    nning actress discusses how racism impacted her early career and diversity in Hollywood today.
  • Odetta
    Friday, January 25, 2008
    Singer-songwriter reflects on her quiet support of Dr. Martin Luther King.
  • Rev. Jesse Jackson, Sr.
    Thursday, January 24, 2008
    Rev. Jesse Jackson, Sr. previews the Democratic primary in South Carolina and reflects on his own historic bid for the White House.
  • Rob Reiner
    Tuesday, December 18, 2007
    Director, producer, Emmy-winning actor and activist discusses his take on the political climate, understanding racial perspectives and his latest feature, The Bucket List.
  • Kali Akuno
    Monday, December 10, 2007
    Activist explains the protest in New Orleans over the decision to destroy public housing units.
  • Danny Glover
    Monday, December 3, 2007
    Grace is Gone star says journalism can alter the way we see the world.
  • Carroll Bogert
    Wednesday, November 28, 2007
    Human Rights Watch associate director discusses the impact of cluster munitions.
  • Serj Tankian
    Tuesday, October 30, 2007
    Singer-songwriter talks about the new breed of activists.
  • Dr. Deepak Chopra
    Friday, October 12, 2007
    Author Deepak Chopra comments on sense of self and the meaning of success.
  • Ruby Dee
    Friday, October 5, 2007
    Iconic actress talks about activism, longevity in the entertainment industry and her upcoming film role.