May 23 Watch 7:36 ‘Black Twitter’ documentary explores its history and cultural impact By Amna Nawaz, Karina Cuevas In its early days, "Black Twitter'' became a driving force in defining pop culture, creating trending hashtags, unforgettable memes and sparking social justice movements. A Hulu docuseries looks at its history, impact and legacy. Amna Nawaz discussed "Black Twitter: A… Continue watching
May 22 Watch 5:52 First Black astronaut candidate on making it to space after 63-year wait By Geoff Bennett, Azhar Merchant More than 60 years after he was selected but ultimately passed over to become this country’s first Black astronaut, Ed Dwight finally made it to space. He flew aboard Blue Origin's New Shepard rocket as it skimmed space on a… Continue watching
May 16 Watch 9:12 The lasting legacy of Brown v. Board and ongoing education challenges By Geoff Bennett, Karina Cuevas, Leila Jackson This week marks 70 years since the Supreme Court's landmark civil rights ruling of Brown v. Board of Education integrated public education. Geoff Bennett discussed more with Annette Gordon Reed of Harvard Law School and the first Black student to… Continue watching
Apr 02 Watch 7:28 Percival Everett on his novel retelling ‘Huckleberry Finn’ from Jim’s point of view By Jeffrey Brown, Anne Azzi Davenport, Alexa Gold “The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn'' by Mark Twain is one of the cornerstones of American literature. "James," a new novel by Percival Everett, takes another look at the story and brings an unheard voice to the forefront. Jeffrey Brown sat… Continue watching
Mar 14 Watch 8:14 Why Black women face mistreatment, discrimination in higher education By Geoff Bennett, Karina Cuevas The death of an administrator at Lincoln University in Missouri and the resignation of Harvard’s former president have sparked outrage, concern and dialogue about the treatment of Black women in higher education. We hear from Black women about the challenges… Continue watching
Mar 01 Watch 6:00 Beyoncé brings new audience to country music and highlights the genre’s Black roots By Amna Nawaz, Mary Fecteau, Layla Quran This week, Beyoncé continued her reign at the top of the country charts. Last week she became the first Black woman to hit number one with her banjo-infused bop “Texas Hold ’Em.” The song has brought a new audience to… Continue watching
Feb 25 Watch 3:05 The story of Granny Hayden, a Black midwife who was born into slavery By StoryCorps Mary Stepp Burnette Hayden was born into slavery on a plantation in Black Mountain, North Carolina. She remained there after being freed in 1865, going on to become a midwife. In this animated feature from our partners at StoryCorps, Hayden’s… Continue watching
Feb 22 Watch 6:24 Research reveals depths of racial and ethnic bias in health care By William Brangham, Karina Cuevas We’ve long known about racial and ethnic bias in health care, but now we’re getting some first-hand knowledge of how pervasive it is through interviews with health care workers in the largest study of its kind. William Brangham breaks down… Continue watching
Feb 21 Watch 8:09 App connects drivers with lawyers to de-escalate police interactions during traffic stops By Fred de Sam Lazaro The murder of George Floyd thrust Minnesota into the center of the debate over police misconduct. As Fred de Sam Lazaro reports, one effort coming out of that painful period hopes to make traffic stops safer. It’s part of the… Continue watching
Feb 20 Watch 6:43 Exhibit chronicles rich history of independent Black cinema By Jeffrey Brown, Mary Fecteau Film buffs will frequently cite "Citizen Kane" or "Gone with the Wind" as early classics. But a new exhibit at the Detroit Institute of Arts seeks to showcase lesser-known Black filmmakers and actors who have a rich history of their… Continue watching