That Awkward Moment When...Comfortable Politicians Try It

04/12/2016

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Justice for Jamar

The top prosecutor decided not to charge the officers who killed Jamar Clark, and the community is outraged.
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Jamming While Black: Man Tased by Police for Loud Music

An Arkansas man wants justice after he says he was wrongfully attacked and tased by police. The whole incident is caught on bodycam video.
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What's the Verdict?! Cultural Appreciation vs. Cultural Appropriation

What's your take on white people rocking dreads? Play the game that lets you decide.
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Family Gets $4.9 Million After Police Fatally Tase Chicago Man

The family of Philip Coleman says he needed a hospital, not a jail cell after he suffered a nervous breakdown.
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Note to Ray Lewis: Black Lives Matter and so Do Facts

The former Baltimore Ravens linebacker weighs in on the Black Lives Matter vs. Black-on-Black crime debate.
04/07/2016
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What's At Stake: This Week 04.08

This week we're covering Black Girls Rock, Wisconsin Primary and Nick Cannon's latest video.
04/08/2016
News, 2016, national news, education, police brutality, excessive force, Black Lives Matter
01:59

School Police Officer Slams Young Girl to the Ground

What would prompt a school police officer to manhandle a sixth-grade girl?
04/08/2016
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01:29

Teacher Arrested for Student Smackdown

A teacher's violent attack ends in her arrest.
04/11/2016
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01:33

Black Lives Matter Protesters Call for Change in Cincinnati

Protesters are putting pressure on officials after the videotaped shooting of Paul Gaston.
04/12/2016
National News, Hillary Clinton, Bill De Blasio, Black Lives Matter, 2016 Presidential Election, Racism, Racial Discrimination
02:03

That Awkward Moment When...Comfortable Politicians Try It

Two politicians who enjoy widespread Black support learn a lesson about getting too familiar.
04/12/2016
National News, Freddie Gray, Baltimore Uprising, Black Lives Matter, Racial Discrimination, Police Brutality
02:03

Freddie Gray: One Year Later

A year after Freddie Gray's death, Baltimore is still very much a city that is still healing.
04/12/2016
What's At Stake, Bernie Sanders, 2016, Democratic Party, Presidential Election
00:43

One Reason Why You Should Vote for Bernie Sanders

Brian tells us the one reason why he?s voting for Bernie Sanders.
04/13/2016
Black Lives Matter, Police Brutality, National News, Sandra Bland
01:57

Panel Suggests Overhaul for Jail Where Sandra Bland Died

The death of Sandra Bland inside a Waller County, Texas jail prompted an investigation into ways to improve police department procedures.
04/13/2016
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02:44

What's It Like to Go to a Bernie Sanders Rally?

Ever wonder what it's like to be at a Bernie Sanders rally? Don't worry. We got you covered.
04/14/2016
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02:08

Trump Gets Dragged for Mocking Eric Garner's Last Words

Donald Trump turns Eric Garner's last words into a political punchline
04/14/2016
BET News, National News, Racism, Racial Discrimination, Ghetto
02:51

Why Whites Need to Stop Saying "Ghetto"

Just because everyone has the right to use the word "ghetto" doesn't mean they should.
04/15/2016
What's At Stake, 2016, BET, News. Hilary Clinton, Bernie Sanders
02:32

What's It Like to Go to Democratic Debate?

Miss last night's debate? Don't worry. We got you covered in a special edition of What's At Stake: This Week.
04/15/2016
National News, Racism, Racial Discrimination, UPS, United Parcel Service
01:30

UPS Workers Get Multi-Million Dollar Settlement for Racist Prank

How could fellow workers be so disrespectful? Now UPS has gotten hit where it hurts.
04/18/2016
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01:41

Watch: White Officer Goes Off on Kid For Smiling

A suburban Pittsburgh cop is seen cussing out an elementary school kid on video. What's being done about it?
04/18/2016
What's At Stake, News, BET, #BLACKLIVESMATTER, 2016, Makayla Gillian Price
01:15

3 Things Black Women Should Think About Before Heading to the Polls

Seventeen-year-old #BLACKLIVESMATTER activist Makayla gives us three things to think about before heading to the polls.
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