How Unemployment Affects the Black Community

11/04/2014

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News, Marc Lamont Hill, National News, Politics News, Midterms Elections, Historically Black Colleges and Universities
02:44

How Do We Get Millennials Excited to Vote?

Marc Lamont Hill talks to HBCU students in Atlanta about getting more young people to the polls.
10/29/2014
News, What's at Stake, Midterm Elections, Spelman College, Marc Lamont Hill, Voting, National News, Politics News
00:45

No Excuses: Head to the Polls on Nov. 4

Spelman student Briana Dixon says nothing should stop voters on Election Day.
10/29/2014
News, What's at Stake, Midterm Elections, Voting, Voting Rights, National News, Politics News, U.S. Senate, House of Representatives
00:55

1965 vs. 2014: Who Represents Us?

Clark Atlanta student Asun L. Morreale runs down a few voting statistics.
10/29/2014
National News, What's at Stake, Marc Lamont Hill, Historically Black Colleges and Universities, Midterm Elections, Politics News, Voting, Voting Rights, Voter ID Laws
03:17

HBCU Students Speak Out Against Voter ID Laws

Millennials at the Atlanta University Center tell Marc Lamont Hill why every vote counts.
10/29/2014
What's At Stake, Marc Lamont Hill, Midterm Elections, Politics News, National News, Spelman College, Historically Black Colleges and Universities, Morehouse College, Clark Atlanta University
02:18

Marc Lamont Hill Gears Up for the Midterms

BET News correspondent talks to Spelman, Morehouse and Clark Atlanta students about why it's important to vote on Nov. 4.
10/29/2014
News, What's at Stake Midterm Elections, voting, Historically Black Colleges and Universities, Morehouse College, Politics News, National News
00:46

Can Ex-Felons Vote?

Morehouse student Darrien Pollock sets the record straight on the voting process.
10/29/2014
National News, What's at Stake, Spelman College, National News, Politics News, Historically Black Colleges and Universities, Voting, Midterm Elections
00:42

What's at Stake? Our Vote

Spelman student Lindsey Burgess gives the facts on why we must head to the polls.
10/29/2014
Music News, National News, Halloween, Racism, Stereotypes, Ray Rice, Chris Brown
03:05

Don't Wear My Culture as Your Costume

Halloween is upon us and as BET News' Andre Showell reports, some use the holiday as a chance to put ignorance and hate on parade.
10/30/2014
Political News, President's Weekly Address, National News, President Obama, Economy
03:38

President's Weekly Address: Helping Women and Working Families

In this week's address, the President highlighted the progress our economy is making, and the commonsense policies that could make it even stronger by ensuring that everyone who works hard has the opportunity to get ahead, especially women and working families.
11/03/2014
News, National News, Barack Obama, Election, Mid-term Election, immigration, education, criminal justice, Voting Rights Act, G.O.P., RNC, Republican National Committee, DNC, Democratic National Committee, health care, Affordable Care Act
03:47

Vote or Else: Why We Can't Stay Home on Election Day

If you're thinking about not voting, think again. As Andre Showell reports, your vote counts now more than ever.
11/03/2014
What's at Stake, unemployment, Black Unemployment, jobless rates, National News, Natasha Berry, Marc Lamont Hill
02:28

How Unemployment Affects the Black Community

BET News correspondent Marc Lamont Hill talks to panelists about minimum wage and jobless rates among African-Americans.
11/04/2014
News, National News, Politics News, Midterm Elections, Color of Change, Voting, Black Women
02:59

#IfTheySpeakForMe Campaign Encourages Black Women to Use Their Voice

Color of Change explores what happens when strangers make decisions for you.
11/04/2014
News, National News, Color of Change, Midterm Elections, Black Women
02:53

#IfTheySpeakforMe: What Happens When Black Women Don't Vote

Color of Change campaign heads to a hair salon to explore what happens when others speak up for you.
11/04/2014
What's at Stake, Unemployment, National News, Elle Varner, Marc Lamont Hill, minimum wage, Angela Rye, Natasha Berry
02:50

How Do We Create More Jobs?

BET News correspondent Marc Lamont Hill talks to panelists about how political parties should be working to fix unemployment.
11/04/2014
What's at Stake, National News, Marc Lamont Hill, Elle Varner, unemployment, minimum wage, Midterm Elections
02:21

Elle Varner: 'To Vote Is to Say That You Matter'

BET News correspondent Marc Lamont Hill talks to panelists about how voting in the midterm elections can affect how much money you make.
11/04/2014
What's at Stake Unemployment, Black Unemployment, National News, Jobs, job Search
00:59

Tools for Triumph: Three Tips for Job Seekers

New School graduate student Natasha Berry gives advice to the unemployed.
11/04/2014
News, What's at Stake, National News, Unemployment, Black Unemployment, Natasha Berry, Job Interview
01:01

Three Tips for Your Next Job Interview

New School graduate student Natasha Berry offers advice that will help you get hired.
11/04/2014
News, Politics, National News, Barack Obama, GOP, RNC, Republican National Committee, Immigration Reform, Tax Reform, Affordable Care Act, Congress, DNC, Democratic National Committee, Voting Rights Act
03:09

The Election Is Over - Now What?

A new party now controls Congress but all hope is not lost. Andre Showell explains how presidential power still packs a punch.
11/07/2014
News, National News, Political News, President's Weekly Address, President Obama, Veteran's Day
03:55

President's Weekly Address: This Veterans Day, Let's Honor Our Veterans

In this week's address, in advance of Veterans Day, the President paid tribute to the men and women in uniform who have given so much in service of America.
11/10/2014
Health News, Lifestyle, Turning Point, News, National News, Aaron Clarke, Fitness, Health, Men, Chantal Costen, Stroke
07:51

Turning Point | My Stroke Only Made Me Stronger

At 30, Aaron Clarke conquered the effects of his stroke through fitness.
11/11/2014
News, Brandon Marshall, Mental Health, NFL, Chicago Bears, Health News, Charity
04:53

Brandon Marshall Tackles Mental Health

NFL All-Pro player opens up about his borderline personality disorder and quest to spread awareness.
11/11/2014
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