Nation Oct 13 Indigenous activist Leonard Peltier on adjusting to life at home after decades in prison By Fred de Sam Lazaro, Simeon Lancaster
Nation Sep 24 Watch 7:23 UNCF head on how historic $70M donation will bolster HBCUs The UNCF received a landmark $70 million donation from philanthropist MacKenzie Scott. The money will be used to bolster the endowments of historically Black colleges and universities, helping to close long-standing gaps in resources. It’s part of a billion-dollar capital… By Geoff Bennett, Karina Cuevas
Politics Sep 23 Watch 7:59 First American bishop appointed by Pope Leo emerges as a new voice of the Catholic Church Bishop Michael Pham, appointed by Pope Leo as the first U.S. bishop under his papacy, has emerged as a new voice of the Catholic Church. Through his own story of survival as a child refugee from Vietnam, he’s stepped into… By Amna Nawaz, Karina Cuevas, Jenna Bloom
Nation Sep 23 Watch 8:47 ‘A Thousand Ways to Die’ offers a personal and historical take on the impact of violence Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Trymaine Lee has spent his career chronicling the daily toll of violence and inequality. In his new book, he blends journalism with personal narrative to show how racism, trauma and violence cut lives short and carry on… By Geoff Bennett, Stephanie Kotuby, Alexa Gold
Arts Sep 15 Joy Reid and Percival Everett among winners of the 46th annual American Book Awards Former MSNBC host Reid, who left MSNBC in February soon after the network canceled her prime time show “The ReidOut, was awarded the foundation's anti-censorship prize. By Hillel Italie, Associated Press
Sep 07 Watch 6:21 ‘The Black Family Who Built America’ chronicles the McKissacks’ design legacy By Ali Rogin, Kaisha Young For centuries, Black Americans’ significant contributions to architecture and design have often been overlooked. A new book chronicles the indelible mark one family has left on American construction since the mid-1800s. Ali Rogin speaks with Cheryl McKissack Daniel, author of… Continue watching
Sep 02 Basketball Hall of Famer George Raveling dies at 88 By Associated Press Hall of Fame basketball coach George Raveling has died. He was 88. Raveling’s family says he “faced cancer with courage and grace.”… Continue reading
Aug 12 Trump’s DC rhetoric echoes history of racist narratives about urban crime By Matt Brown, Associated Press Trump's rhetoric echoes that of conservative politicians who've denounced cities with majority non-white populations or progressive leaders as crime-ridden and in need of outside intervention. Continue reading
Aug 11 Watch 8:29 How Trump’s immigration policies are affecting caregivers and nursing homes By William Brangham, Layla Quran, Sam Weber More than one million immigrants work in healthcare and make up an increasing share of caregivers for elderly and disabled Americans. That includes not only medical professionals, but also workers who keep facilities running. The industry already faces labor shortages,… Continue watching
Jul 31 Americans’ views on racial discrimination have shifted substantially in 4 years, poll shows By Terry Tang, Amelia Thomson-Deveaux, Associated Press A poll finds less than half of U.S. adults believe Black people face “a great deal” or “quite a bit” of discrimination. Continue reading