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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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