Joy Reid reflects on the life of Rep. John Lewis and contrasts his life of activism to the cowardice she sees in Republican lawmakers today. […]
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Unmarked Federal Troops Snatching Protesters Raise Local Alarm | Rachel Maddow | MSNBC
Nicolle Wallace reports on federal troops sent to Portland, Oregon, ostensibly to protect federal property, who are making arrests in unmarked uniforms using unmarked vehicles, […]
Continue readingBeyoncé’s Mom On Social Justice: ‘Get Out And Vote’ | The Beat With Ari Melber | MSNBC
In addition to being an incredible musical artist, Beyoncé has made a name for herself as an activist for social justice and change. She showed […]
Continue reading“I Wasn’t Listening”: How Protests And Hip Hop Are Sparking A New Race Dialogue Across Generations
MSNBC anchor Ari Melber quotes MSNBC viewers of all ages to explore how views and conversations are shifting about race, civil rights and hip hop. […]
Continue reading‘Tradition Has Not Worked For Us’: See Maxine Waters Ask BLM Activists To Keep Up The Pressure
Longtime Civil Rights leader and pioneer Rep. Maxine Waters joins The Beat with Ari Melber to discuss the court appearance of the officers involved in […]
Continue readingSee Michelle Obama Demand ‘Justice For Black Lives’ In Moving Tribute To Beyoncé | MSNBC
After George Floyd’s death and protests across the globe, the 2020 BET Awards offered a platform for social activism. MSNBC’s Ari Melber touches on some […]
Continue readingRapper Ludacris On Attending George Floyd Memorial, Teaching Kids With Music | MSNBC
Grammy-winning rapper Ludacris discusses attending George Floyd's memorial service and his new project, KidNation, using music to educate children, in this special discussion with presidential […]
Continue readingSt. Paul Mayor: It Starts With Who We Hire As Officers | Morning Joe | MSNBC
St. Paul, Minn. Mayor Melvin Carter discusses his city's demonstrations over the death of George Floyd, attending Floyd's memorial service in Minneapolis, the importance of […]
Continue readingMinnesota AG: We Believe Chauvin Intentionally Assaulted Floyd | Morning Joe | MSNBC
Minnesota AG Keith Ellison discusses the second-degree murder charge added to former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin and charges for three other former officers for […]
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