Black to the Future

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

Roy Wood Jr. profiles notable black politicians like Herman Cain, Alan Keyes and Marion Barry, who was re-elected mayor of the District of Columbia after a drug scandal. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for pri ...  Show more

Midterm election coverage from across the country featuring Roy Wood Jr., Michael Kosta, Dulcé Sloan and Desi Lydic, the history of America’s Black governors and Thuso Mbedu discusses her role in the film, “The Woman King.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Lea ...  Show more

Kamala Harris made history this week as the first woman of color to join a major party presidential ticket just as the nation commemorates the 100th anniversary of women’s suffrage. The centennial is yet another example of this nation’s complicated and often messy history. Black ...  Show more

Hosts: Amanda, Milly, Alise, Natasha Murphy of Black Girls Vote Topics: Unpacking Senator Bill Cassidy’s comments on Black maternal mortality and what they tell us about how the Republican party views its electorate. The policies at stake in the 2022 election and non-negotiable p ...  Show more