World Sep 08 Lonnie Bunch on his legacy and protecting the Smithsonian from political pressure By Geoff Bennett, Anne Azzi Davenport, Courtney Norris, Hunter Bonaparte, Amalia Huot-Marchand
Nation Sep 03 Watch 5:05 Shiyazh Pete on inspiring Navajo Nation and the speech that made him a viral sensation Most professional football players gain fans and win fame from what they do during the game. In the case of rookie offensive lineman Shiyazh Pete, millions came to know him from what he said afterward. Pete, the first Navajo player… By Veronica Vela, Amna Nawaz
Arts Aug 31 Watch 6:18 Descendants of enslaved potter David Drake work to reclaim ancestor's art Descendants of David Drake have traced their lineage back to the once-enslaved potter and launched an effort to reclaim their ancestor’s work. They say the effort has not only reconnected them with their family’s legacy but also raised broader questions… By Geoff Bennett, Eliot Barnhart, Jiaya Echevarria
Arts Aug 13 Watch 3:23 Teacher empowers her students to see themselves as art An artist and educator in Washington, D.C., is using her work to celebrate her students while confronting the lasting effects of redlining. Blu Murphy is helping young people see themselves and their communities as works of art. Shane Mukasa of… By Shane Mukasa, Rawan Elbaba, Student Reporting Labs
Politics Jul 30 Urban League report says Trump administration is harming Black Americans' chances at American Dream Released on Thursday, the annual “State of Black America” report grimly describes Black Americans' economic and political prospects as having worsened due to policy changes from President Donald Trump's administration. By Matt Brown, Associated Press
Jul 22 Watch 9:35 Thomas Jefferson's complicated legacy 250 years after the Declaration of Independence By Judy Woodruff, Sarah Clune Hartman It's been 250 years since Thomas Jefferson wrote the Declaration of Independence, a document that declared all men equal even while hundreds of thousands of people remained enslaved. Judy Woodruff traveled to his Virginia home of Monticello to learn more… Continue watching
Jul 21 Watch 7:22 Anna Deavere Smith brings her family's history to the stage in 'Basil Biggs' By Jeffrey Brown, Karina Cuevas, Hunter Bonaparte Anna Deavere Smith is well known for her acting in films and TV, including on “The West Wing” and “Nurse Jackie.” She’s also made an impact as a playwright, creating her own style of theatrical dramas that explore aspects of… Continue watching
Jul 16 Watch 6:35 Experimental artist Suzanne Jackson celebrates decades of work in new exhibition By Jeffrey Brown, Lena I. Jackson Suzanne Jackson is an artist who has experimented with materials for decades. Now in her 80s, she's having her first major museum retrospective in an exhibition titled “What is Love.” Senior Arts Correspondent Jeffrey Brown traveled to Minneapolis to meet… Continue watching
Jul 10 Watch 5:54 Metro rider recounts encounter with Patriot Front members in D.C. By Amna Nawaz, Jonah Anderson America's 250th birthday produced memorable images of fireworks and military aircraft flying over D.C. monuments. But one set of photos has gained notoriety for other reasons. They capture masked members of the white supremacist Patriot Front group marching through parts… Continue watching
Jul 08 Watch 6:24 ICE agent kills Mexican immigrant in Houston in latest deadly enforcement encounter By Geoff Bennett, Azhar Merchant, Andrew Merlis Family members and local officials are calling for a full investigation into the shooting death of a man killed by ICE agents in Houston. Lorenzo Salgado Araujo was shot Tuesday as agents tried to arrest him. Federal officials say he… Continue watching