About Lizz
Lizz Bolaji is a News Assistant for the PBS NewsHour
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Nation Sep 21
Black women lawmakers discuss the rampant abuse and harassment they face at workToday, we're bringing you a special conversation with PBS NewsHour Correspondent Amna Nawaz, who speaks with Colorado State Senator Rhonda Fields, Baltimore city State’s Attorney Marilyn Mosby and former Vermont State Representative Kiah Morris about the harassment they’ve faced as…
Health Sep 02
For Paralympic athletes, challenges at 2020 Games echo longstanding barriersFor some Paralympians, the journey to this year’s games was more taxing. In addition to rigorous training to compete at the top level, the athletes have also had to prioritize their health amid the global pandemic, as well as navigate…
Nation Jul 30
Why Black women are saying noExperts say the growing number of Black women pushing back is making strides in the way society approaches mental health.
Politics Jun 29
7 takeaways from NewsHour’s investigation into harassment Black women in politics faceAs Black women continue to achieve record levels of representation in elected office, the constant harassment and threats of violence many of them face challenge that trajectory. Some live in fear, others have chosen to leave public life. The PBS…
Politics Jun 17
More Black women are being elected to office. Few feel safe once they get thereAs Black women continue to achieve record levels of representation in elected office, the constant harassment and threats of violence many of them face challenge that trajectory. Some live in fear, others have chosen to leave public life. These are…
Arts Apr 01
What Lil Nas X’s ‘Montero’ says about Black queernessRapper Lil Nas X is no stranger to commanding the spotlight. But his controversial new music video and marketing campaign are drawing the ire of conservatives and right-wing media, who are criticizing the depictions and allusions to Satan. The reactions…
Nation Feb 24
With a history of abuse in American medicine, Black patients struggle for equal accessBlack Americans have historically faced discrimination and even abuse by medical professionals, issues that have again come to the forefront during the pandemic. We here from Americans who have directly experienced discrimination, and Yamiche Alcindor speaks with Dr. Vanessa Northington…
Arts Feb 24
Why we’re drawn to Billie Holiday’s storyThe story of Billie Holiday, who died at age 44, has been told and retold in countless books and films. Why do we keep coming back to it?…
Arts Jan 22
WATCH: Regina King on the power of Sam Cooke’s ‘A Change Is Gonna Come’Regina King says a special moment in her directorial debut was seeing one of Sam Cooke's most enduring songs in the script.
Arts Dec 23
The 101 songs you turned to in 2020We asked our readers which songs helped them survive a strange and devastating year. Some tracks offered an escape. Some infused joy and despair.