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Cornel West calls Obama a ‘Republican in blackface’
In a recent interview on Democracy Now!, ex-Princeton professor and frequent Obama critic Dr. Cornel West lashed out against the president as well as pundits Michael Eric Dyson, Melissa Harris-Perry...
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Melissa Harris-Perry to Obama: pardon people, not just turkeys
On Saturday’s Melissa Harris-Perry Show, the MSNBC host read an open letter to the turkey pardoned by President Barack Obama just before Thanksgiving, urging Cobbler — and by extension, Obama — to...
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Melissa Harris-Perry in ‘letter’ to NC goveror urges pardon of Wilmington 10
On Saturday, Melissa Harris Perry used her weekly “letter” to address out-going North Carolina Governor Bev Purdue. Her request? Pardon the Wilmington 10 — nine men and a woman who in 1972 were...
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Revisiting emancipation: Lincoln’s proclamation was about property, military...
With the Emancipation Proclamation turning 150 years old this month, “Melissa Harris Perry” revisited the document and what it meant, for the rebellious south, for President Abraham Lincoln, and for...
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Melissa Harris Perry: after Newtown, gun violence continues at steady pace
Despite the shock over the massacre of children and teachers in Newtown, Connecticut, not much has changed in the U.S., when it comes to gun violence, Melissa Harris-Perry illustrated on her show...
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MSNBC’s huge ratings attributed to 61 percent increase in black viewership
MSNBC has reported a huge ratings increase recently of 20 percent. African-American media-watching site Shadow and Act has attributed this growth to a nearly 61 percent increase in the cable news...
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‘Melissa Harris Perry Show’ panel explores Haiti, three years after the quake
On Saturday’s Melissa Harris Perry, Melissa and her panel: Columbia University professor Dorian Warren, Haitian Times founder Garry Pierre Pierre, Tatiana Way, director of Haiti programs for Columbia...
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Disney’s ‘Doc McStuffins’ reveals changing face of medicine
As TV doctor dramas go, Doc McStuffins is no ER. The protagonist is a cartoon preschooler who provides primary health care for stuffed animals from a backyard play house. In a typical episode, she...
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Melissa Harris-Perry: Obama’s biggest speeches weren’t ‘State of the Union’
On Sunday, Melissa Harris Perry discussed the State of the Union speech, what Obama’s speechcraft means, and why in her words, “from time to time, the president has to give a speech,” even though the...
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Melissa Harris-Perry shows viewers true ‘Harlem Shake’
This weekend, MSNBC host Melissa Harris-Perry dedicated a segment of her show to the viral video craze surrounding the ‘Harlem Shake.’ Perry, host of the Melissa Harris-Perry Show, said the...
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Melissa Harris-Perry interviews ‘Ghana Must Go’ author Taiye Selasi
On Saturday’s Melissa Harris-Perry, Melissa sat down with author Taiye Selasi, whose debut novel, Ghana Must Go, is topping critics’ lists and attracting national attention. The London-born author,...
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Author spoofs Baauer: ‘Harlem Shake’ spin offs were an ‘accident’
The so-called “Harlem Shake” has become a phenomenon thanks to viral videos that spread across the web faster than the moves of the dance itself. But many, including residents of Harlem, take issue...
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‘Melissa Harris Perry Show’ guest whips off her wig to promote positive image...
On Sunday’s Melissa Harris Perry Show on MSNBC, frequent guest and University of Pennsylvania religion professor Anthea Butler went the extra mile to show how proud she is of her natural, and...
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Bill Russell was Jackie Robinson’s ‘favorite athlete’, according to late...
NBA Hall of Famer Bill Russell, the winner of five MVP trophies, 11 championship rings and the first African-American to coach a team in the NBA, appeared on a recent taping of Melissa Harris-Perry to...
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Melissa Harris-Perry responds to criticism of her new ad
Melissa Harris-Perry was featured in a recently-aired advertisement for MSNBC’s “Lean Forward” campaign. MSNBC and theGrio are both a part of NBC News which is owned by NBCUniversal. In the 30-second...
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Melissa Harris-Perry leans forward: ‘Why caring for children is not just a...
This post has been updated. On Saturday, MSNBC host Melissa Harris-Perry responded to critics of her “Lean Forward” promo, which talked about the community’s collective responsibility for all our...
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Chicago student on ‘Melissa Harris Perry’: give kids a future to stop gun...
Chicago State University student Dennis Johnson joined the panel on MSNBC’s “Melissa Harris Perry” show to talk about the Black Youth Project, and his own experiences with gun violence. Johnson, a...
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‘Motown: The Musical’ cast joins Melissa Harris-Perry
Motown: The Musical has been a hit on Broadway and some of the people behind the show’s success recently talked to MSNBC host Melissa Harris-Perry. According to the musical’s site, the play “charts...
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‘Melissa Harris-Perry Show’: Does there need to be a ‘fight for black men?’
MSNBC - “Obama Elected President as Racial Barrier Falls” was the headline in the New York Times when Barack Obama first won the presidency in 2008. While that campaign and his subsequent re-election...
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Melissa Harris-Perry: Chin up! How to fight for voting rights in 4 steps
The Supreme Court’s decision on Tuesday in Shelby County, Alabama v. Holder, is devastating, but not definitive. This court has done significant damage to the most important piece of Civil Rights...
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For Essence Music Festival, broadcasting live from the city I love, New Orleans
No one is more excited than I about MSNBC and Essence uniting for coverage of the 2013 Essence Festival live from New Orleans. If you are a regular viewer of “Melissa Harris-Perry” then you already...
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Myrlie Evers-Williams talks to Melissa Harris-Perry about SCOTUS rulings on...
The 2013 Essence Festival is definitely a party with a purpose. Also known as the biggest celebration of black women in the world, it is a place where our greatest leaders have converged to discuss...
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Essence Festival: Kenya Moore discusses images of black women on reality...
The 2013 Essence Festival is a celebration of black women. No discussion of the state of African-American womanhood would be complete without delving into the images of black women presented through...
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‘Everything will be ok. I love you.’ Parenting after Trayvon
MSNBC - In the aftermath of the not-guilty verdict in the trial of George Zimmerman, I have tried to offer and elicit analysis of the legal, historical and political meaning of the case and its...
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Melissa Harris Perry’s letter to Sybrina Fulton, mother of Trayvon Martin
On Saturday, MSNBC host Melissa Harris-Perry delivered a moving video letter to Sybrina Fulton, the mother of Trayvon Martin In it, Harris-Perry called Fulton, who appeared at a New York rally...
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Iyanla Vanzant discusses parenthood and ‘Daddyless Daughters’ on the ‘Melissa...
From MSNBC: The value of black men and boys in the United States has been at the forefront of national conversation in the days following the George Zimmerman verdict. Sadness and anger among activists...
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Melissa Harris-Perry letter to girls with dreadlocks: ‘You are perfect, just...
MSNBC host Melissa Harris-Perry dedicated a segment of her show this weekend to Tiana Parker, a 7-year-old student at Deborah Brown Community School in Oklahoma where she was told that her hairstyle...
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12-year-old’s assignment on field trip? Act like a slave
MSNBC – When James Baker heard the words “Nature’s Classroom” in reference to the Massachusetts location of his 12-year-old daughter’s forthcoming four-day field trip, he thought she and her fellow...
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‘Doc McStuffins’ creator explains why show’s lead character is black
If you’re not familiar with Doc McStuffins — it’s more than likely your children are. That’s because Doc McStuffins has taken Disney by storm and become one of TV’s most popular cartoon characters....
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Students raise their voices for school reform
Each year, NBC News turns a spotlight on education through its Education Nation initiative. This year, the summit, which includes a series of educational forums and programs, features a student town...
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Eboni Boykin: Once homeless, now thrives in Ivy League
MSNBC - Eboni Boykin‘s youth consisted of a variety of homeless shelters, and one constant goal: an Ivy League education. It was a dream sparked at age 13 by the youngest of television’s The Gilmore...
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Big Freedia talks about new reality show ‘Queen of Bounce’ on Melissa...
Hip-hop artist Big Freedia joined Melissa Harris-Perry on her show Sunday to talk about the dance culture in Louisiana and all things bounce. Big Freedia, also known as the “Queen of Bounce,” is at...
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’12 Years a Slave’ sparks discussion on slavery on ‘Melissa Harris-Perry Show’
The new film 12 Years a Slave opened in select cities Friday and rode a wave of stellar reviews to an impressive $50,526 per theater gross. The film addresses the nation’s history of slavery and tells...
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MSNBC star hosts and contributors honored at The Root 100 2013 Awards Gala in...
Top MSNBC anchors, guests and contributors were honored at The Root 100 Awards Gala on a recent Thursday at a lavish ball in New York City. The list of influencers focuses on achievers aged 25-45 who...
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Melissa Harris-Perry discusses ‘The Cosby Show’ effect
A panel discussion on the portrayals of black characters on-screen and whether The Cosby Show reinforced the idea that race and class barriers were non-existent took place during this Sunday’s Melissa...
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Melissa Harris-Perry panel: The history of black presidents in the movies
“Quick: When was the first time you ever saw a black man hold the title president of the United States?” “If you said President Barack Obama well, you’d only be partially correct,” said Melissa...
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A letter to Santa Claus, racial lightning rod
MSNBC – This week, the debate about Santa got heated. Not the existential discussion about the big man’s existence. The other Santa discussion. The one about his race. Aisha Harris, writing for Slate,...
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Dream Defenders head: Stand Your Ground only part of problem
MSNBC – The Dream Defenders spent three days this year conducting a sit-in at Florida Gov. Rick Scott’s office, advocating for a repeal of the “Stand Your Ground” law. After a meeting with the governor...
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Harry Belafonte on using artists to fight unjust systems
Entertainer and activist Harry Belafonte joined Melissa Harris Perry on MSNBC to discuss how artists and celebrities can use their star power to fight social injustice. “Because artists push the...
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Melissa Harris-Perry: Following the Sandy money trail
In the wake of New Jersey’s ‘Bridgegate’ scandal, many are questioning what happened to the remaining Hurricane Sandy relief funds. NJ initially received $1.8 billion in federal funds following the...
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Melissa Harris-Perry welcomes new baby girl
MSNBC host Melissa Harris-Perry had a memorable Valentines Day this year, as she welcomed a new addition to her family. The television host, 40, and her husband, James Perry, welcomed their first child...
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Melissa Harris-Perry’s moving tribute to Maya Angelou
Maya Angelou lived a life that impacted millions — and her legacy will live forever. Among the many lives Angelou touched was Melissa Harris-Perry, who shared her memories of Angelou on her weekend...
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Melissa Harris-Perry: I hope Trayvon ‘whooped the sh*t out of George Zimmerman’
MSNBC host Melissa Harris-Perry gave a speech at Cornell University earlier this week during which she said she hoped Trayvon Martin “whooped the sh*t out of George Zimmerman” before his death. Martin,...
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#YesSheCan: White House announces $100 million initiative to support women,...
What are the challenges facing women and girls of color? In an unprecedented move, the Obama White House is holding a summit on improving the conditions of a group that contributes much to this nation...
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MSNBC host Melissa Harris-Perry escapes attack during Iowa caucuses
Monday evening, MSNBC weekend host Melissa Harris-Perry shared an account of how she very narrowly escaped a tense and potentially violent altercation with a man in Iowa. The 42-year-old professor said...
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Melissa Harris-Perry walks off her show on MSNBC: ‘I will not be used as a tool’
Melissa Harris-Perry will not appear on her MSNBC show Saturday because she said she feels editorial control was taken from her. According to the New York Times‘ Joe Kilbin, Harris-Perry grew...
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MSNBC is tone-deaf for “silencing” Melissa Harris-Perry
Yesterday, many of us received another Black History Month surprise when we learned that Melissa Harris-Perry walked away from her eponymous show on MSNBC and has no plans to return for the foreseeable...
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Melissa Harris-Perry tweets ‘farewell’ to #Nerdland, expresses gratitude for...
Melissa Harris-Perry may have just tweeted her final goodbye to her show and MSNBC. In a tweet posted Sunday morning, the MSNBC anchor bid “farewell” to her beloved #Nerdland — a hashtag that...
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Melissa Harris-Perry takes to Twitter to spill tea on MSNBC and it’s...
The now former-MSNBC host Melissa Harris-Perry has broken her silence on her firing since the network released a statement saying that they have parted ways with her. Harris-Perry felt the network was...
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Melissa Harris-Perry discusses MSNBC split on ‘The View’: ‘Do I think it has...
On Monday, former MSNBC host Melissa Harris-Perry appeared on The View to talk about her public breakup with the network. In particular, Harris-Perry was asked about parts of her now-leaked letter that...
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