The Trump administration priorities white South African refugees for preferred status within the U.S. Refugee Program. Dr. West and Nina Turner discuss the history of certain white immigrant groups being given special treatment over other immigrant groups. Unfortunately, what is happening now is not new.Â
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Teach-in Thursdays: Nina Simone
Dr. Cornel West and Nina Turner discuss the alchemy, allure and courage of classical pianist, singer, songwriter and civil rights activist Nina Simone.Â
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Black History Never
As the Kennedy Center was taken over, as Hollywood gets taxed, Black artists are doing their part to show that Black creativity can never be forgotten or confined. The history of Black people continues to shake and shape the world.Â
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Is it the Political Parties or the People?
Dr. West and Nina Turner discuss the types of leaders and leadership need to more this country forward for every day people
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A White Mother Called a Black Little Boy the N-word, Raises $500,000
Dr. Cornel West and Nina Turner discuss the ease at which some white people use the N-word to dehumanize Black people and Black children are no exception.Â
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