Nation Jun 19 Report reveals how formerly enslaved people were ousted from land received after Civil War By Amna Nawaz, Azhar Merchant
Nation Jun 19 Watch 9:39 The legacy of Willie Mays on and off the baseball field Baseball great Willie Mays died peacefully Tuesday surrounded by his family in the Bay Area. Mays was beloved by fans for his dazzling play, his exuberant smile and for giving to the game’s next generation. Geoff Bennett takes a look… By Geoff Bennett, Winston Wilde, Leila Jackson
Nation Jun 17 Watch 7:28 ‘They Came for the Schools’ details how GOP targeted race and identity in classrooms In 2021, an affluent, suburban school district in Texas gained national attention when parents and local conservative activists falsely accused the district of indoctrinating students with critical race theory. Mike Hixenbaugh's "They Came for the Schools" details how it became… By Laura Barrón-López, Karina Cuevas
Nation Jun 12 Oklahoma’s Supreme Court dismisses lawsuit from last 2 survivors of Tulsa Race Massacre seeking reparations The Oklahoma Supreme Court has dismissed a lawsuit of the last two survivors of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre who were seeking reparations. By Sean Murphy, Associated Press
Nation May 29 Watch 5:24 MLB recognizes Negro Leagues legends by adding their stats to official records Baseball prides itself on statistics and it’s how the sport recognizes its all-time greats. Those stats are now changing, in a big way. MLB officially incorporated statistics from the Negro Leagues into its record books. That means legendary hitter Josh… By Amna Nawaz
May 23 Watch 5:27 Supreme Court rejects racial gerrymandering claim in South Carolina By Geoff Bennett, Saher Khan, Kyle Midura The Supreme Court struck down a challenge to a congressional map in South Carolina that civil rights groups argued was a racial gerrymander. In a 6-3 decision, the conservative majority delivered a win to Republicans who said they used politics,… Continue watching
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