There is No Going Back From This Moment

The death of Trayvon Martin on February 26, 2012 sparked a social justice movement that still reverberates today. In this special episode of CNN's 5 Things, Don Lemon examines why the killing initially struggled to make headlines, traces the rise of the “Black Lives Matter” movem ...  Show more

For nearly 70 years, superstar actor and singer Harry Belafonte has used his platform to advocate for freedom and equality in America and around the world. Don Lemon speaks with Belafonte about his dedication to humanitarian causes, and how Belafonte has inspired Don to speak up ...  Show more

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Don sits down with journalist and author Charles Blow at Baldwin & Co. bookstore for a powerful and timely conversation about what a second Trump presidency means for Black America. What now? What’s at stake? And how should the Black community engage with an administration that h ...  Show more

Hey there Lemon Heads! Join Don to dive into all the biggest news stories of the day. Tonight, Don is joined by civil rights activist and Chairman of the Drum Major Institute, Martin Luther King III and political strategist, philanthropist and author of "Vote With Your Phone: Why ...  Show more

Organizer and activist DeRay Mckesson takes you inside conversations about culture, social justice, and politics by exploring the history, language, and people who are shaping the struggle for progress — and talking about the steps that each of us can take to make a difference.