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
How the King of Calypso Helped Change the World
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
In this episode, Chris and Don reflect on the meaning of Juneteenth and a recent Supreme Court ruling. They also talk about the decisions that go into starting a family.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy
President Obama and Bruce Springsteen discuss protest songs, reparations, and their relationships with John Lewis and Clarence Clemmons. They reflect on their early experiences with race and racism and the uncomfortable conversations we need to have.--Archival clips courtesy of C ...Show more
Don and Chris talk about what’s next for Afghanistan and then turn to the home front for the latest on the battle against Covid. Don also catches Chris up on his latest TV obsession: “White Lotus”.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy