Politics Mar 12 WATCH: Lawyers for pro-Palestinian activist threatened with deportation hold news briefing By Jake Offenhartz, Larry Neumeister, Associated Press
Arts Sep 19 Watch 7:21 Maya Wiley chronicles a life of activism and fulfilling a family legacy in new memoir Civil rights attorney Maya Wiley grew up in a household that prioritized activism. Her parents' influence set her on a path to a lifetime of advocacy work, but sometimes left her wondering how best to fulfill the family legacy on… By Geoff Bennett, Jackson Hudgins
Politics Oct 02 WATCH: Biden delivers remarks on celebrating Americans with Disabilities Act Actor and disability rights advocate Selma Blair has helped Biden salute the legacy of the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Rehabilitation Act, displaying a touch of the comedic timing that made her a star in Hollywood hits like “Legally… By News Desk
Nation Oct 01 Watch 2:39 Jovita Idar’s fight for the rights of women and Mexican immigrants For Hispanic Heritage Month, as part of our “Hidden Histories” series, we bring you the story of Jovita Idar, a journalist and activist who spent her life improving the lives of women and Mexican immigrants at the turn of the… By Ali Rogin, Andrew Corkery
Politics May 19 All-time NFL great running back, social activist Jim Brown dies at 87 Brown appeared in more than 30 films, including "The Dirty Dozen" and "Any Given Sunday." Brown was also a prominent leader in the Black power movement of the 1960s and dedicated much of his life to social causes. By Tom Withers, Associated Press
May 06 Watch 3:21 Photographer Nan Goldin’s Brief But Spectacular take on survival By Moe Sattar, Ana Davila Nan Goldin is a renowned photographer and activist whose work has documented LGBTQ+ subcultures, the AIDS crisis and the opioid epidemic. Recently, Goldin and her work were the subject of the documentary “All the Beauty and the Bloodshed.” She shares… Continue watching
Apr 28 Climate activists stage over a week of road blockages in Berlin By Frank Jordans, Associated Press Members of the Last Generation group glued themselves to the road and caused long traffic jams for commuters. The group has acknowledged that its protests are provocative but argues that creating friction can encourage debate about climate change. Continue reading
Mar 27 Watch 8:37 Comedian Margaret Cho reflects on her career and the role of standup in activism By Geoff Bennett, Anne Azzi Davenport Margaret Cho is a trailblazer in the world of standup comedy, and a bold and unapologetic voice on social and political matters. She’s now celebrating 40 years of making people laugh and drawing attention to the issues of the day. Continue watching
Dec 11 Watch 2:16 News Wrap: Alleged Pan Am 103 bomber extradited to U.S. to face charges In our news wrap Sunday, a Libyan suspect in the bombing of Pan Am Flight 103 in 1988 is in U.S. custody and will face federal charges, American forces killed two ISIS officials in Syria, University of South California quarterback… Continue watching
Nov 12 Watch 4:57 Maxwell Frost, 1st Gen Z member of Congress, on young people’s role in politics In Florida's 10th Congressional District, Maxwell Alejandro Frost became the first member of Gen Z ever elected to Congress on Tuesday. Frost, a 25-year-old Democrat, joins Geoff Bennett to discuss his historic win and what's next. Continue watching