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Armed vigilantes and militia groups are showing up to Black Lives Matter protests across the country. (episode)
Armed vigilantes and militia groups are showing up to Black Lives Matter protests across the country.
Her success has come with a harsh reminder that misogyny is still rampant in the music industry even when you have massive success.
Last week, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy released a proposal to give most children born in his state a $1,000 bond when they’re born, in an effort to address the racial wealth gap.
We asked our listeners what Chadwick Boseman meant to them and their families.
Plus, a reality check on the state of the American economy. (episode)
Outdoor dining helped keep many struggling restaurants afloat. What will they do when the weather makes that impossible? (episode)
Outdoor dining helped keep many struggling restaurants afloat. What will they do when the weather makes that impossible?
It's been four years since San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick first took a knee in response to police violence against Black people.
Hurricane Laura has hit the Gulf Coast.
A national view of how activism has translated into concrete policy in the U.S., following the killings of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and others.
On Tuesday, dozens of protesters were arrested in Louisville, Kentucky, following a massive demonstration demanding justice for Breonna Taylor.
The recent Kenosha shooting underscores longstanding tensions in Wisconsin between communities of color and police. (episode)
The recent Kenosha shooting underscores longstanding tensions in Wisconsin between communities of color and police.
The report is the product of a multi-year investigation and is among the few congressional products on Russian interference to achieve a bipartisan endorsement.
Aside from psychiatrists, the majority of mental health professionals do not have formal training in suicide prevention.
Sgt. Elder Fernandes has been missing since August 17th, less than two months after the remains of Army specialist Vanessa Guillén were found.
Breonna Taylor’s name has become a rallying cry in the streets and on social media in the fight against police brutality and systemic racism in America. (episode)
Breonna Taylor’s name has become a rallying cry in the streets and on social media in the fight against police brutality and systemic racism in America.
Around the country, there's been a rise in gun violence amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Yet, gun issues haven’t been at the forefront of what we’re hearing from candidates.
Attorney General Letitia James confirmed her office's probe on the same day the Republican Party kicked off its presidential nominating convention.
Hundreds of fires are raging across California, displacing residents, filling the air with smoke, and putting enormous pressure on firefighters. (episode)
Hundreds of fires are raging across California, displacing residents, filling the air with smoke, and putting enormous pressure on firefighters.
How far will a $600 million settlement to resolve claims stemming from the Flint water crisis go?
Herd immunity happens when enough people become protected against a virus, either through vaccination or infection of that virus.
Black people have long believed camping, canoeing, swimming, and other outdoor activities were just not for them.
Plus, a look at how one progressive organization is interacting with voters ahead of the general election. (episode)
Black women have always been an essential part of the Democratic Party. (episode)
According to a recent survey, 87% of Black women identify as Democrats, making them one of the most party-loyal demographics in the U.S. Yet, they’ve often been sidelined by politicians.
Last night, President Barack Obama delivered a searing takedown of the current president as part of the third night of the Democratic Party’s virtual convention.
Some Native American leaders are hopeful that a win for Joe Biden and Kamala Harris in November would result in more open communication between the federal government and tribal nations.
The Takeaway asked listeners about their experiences with the outdoors as people of color in America.
Professional sports have looked very different over the last few months. But even well before COVID-19, many were already wrestling with the ethical challenges of loving sports.
In the coming weeks, millions of students will start their first complete semester of college to occur during the pandemic. (episode)
In the coming weeks, millions of students will start their first complete semester of college to occur during the pandemic.
We look at Sen. Harris' record on the environment and her plans for climate and environmental justice.
Last year, the fires in the Amazon made international headlines. This year could be even worse.
The Takeaway takes a look at the Great American Outdoors Act as part of our weeklong conversation on national parks.
Will the nation be able to handle a surge in vote-by-mail participants in the upcoming presidential election? (episode)
Will the nation be able to handle a surge in vote-by-mail participants in the upcoming presidential election?
This past Sunday, the island held a second day of primary voting to get everyone to the polls. In the end, Governor Wanda Vasquez lost her primary.
The Takeaway examines the exclusion of people of color from national parks in the second part of our weeklong look at national parks.
The 19th Amendment sought to grant all women the right to vote. In reality, it really only applied to white women.