Tag: people
Entrepreneur Sheila Johnson’s trailblazing success
ABC News’ Kyra Phillips sits down with the first Black female billionaire, Sheila Johnson, to discuss the importance of investing in people, community and culture….
John Legend on how art can be a tool for change
The Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony awards winner spoke about his song “Never Break,” his production company Get Lifted, and why making unapologetically Black content…
A Black Capitol Police officer’s story of the Jan. 6 riot
Sgt. Harry Dunn found himself at the heart of the insurrection at the Capitol. Watch full episodes from #SoulofaNation on Hulu: http://abcn.ws/3rYKZ3d SUBSCRIBE to ABC…
How the 1st US city to fund reparations pulled it off
Evanston, Illinois, has a rich Black history. Records show generations of insidious racism and redlining in the Chicago suburb. Watch full episodes from #SoulofaNation on…
In the kitchen with Angela Rye, Sterling K. Brown, Baratunde Thurston, Sunny Hostin
ABC News’ Sunny Hostin, attorney Angela Rye, actor Sterling K. Brown and writer Baratunde Thurston discuss Black patriotism and the moment they realized they were…
The House to vote on final version of the COVID-19 relief bill tomorrow
Plus, President Joe Biden signs an executive order reviewing campus sexual assault policies. source
Jury selection for Derek Chauvin trial is delayed
Protesters gathered outside the courthouse to demand justice for George Floyd and his family. source
Jury selection for Derek Chauvin case is delayed
Plus, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo remains defiant as lawmakers call for his resignation. source
Nick Cannon on making amends after anti-Semitic comments
Since facing backlash last summer, Cannon says he’s made an effort to educate himself on where he went wrong. source
How the trial of Derek Chauvin is affecting Minneapolis community
City Council Vice President Andrea Jenkins said the community is still traumatized by the death of George Floyd. source
In communities of color, religious leaders step up to help get people vaccinated
Community leaders in Pennsylvania and Massachusetts are bridging the distrust people within their cities have with government and health institutions. WATCH NIGHTLINE EPISODES: https://abc.go.com/shows/nightline ALSO…
Fully vaccinated people can travel: CDC | WNT
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said that with precautions like wearing masks, avoiding crowds and social distancing, fully vaccinated people can travel again….
Survivors share the truth of horrific 1921 Tulsa massacre: Part 1
A hundred years ago, angry white mobs destroyed the so-called “Black Wall Street” in Tulsa, Oklahoma. No one was ever held accountable for the killing…
Healing the people of Tulsa after massacre 100 years ago: Part 2 | ABC News
Information about the Tulsa, Oklahoma, massacre of Black citizens has been kept quiet for generations. The city is now working to heal and address the…
In the kitchen with Khalil Muhammad, D. Watkins, Janaya Khan
ABC News’ Sunny Hostin speaks with Harvard professor Khalil Muhammad, author D. Watkins and activist Janaya Khan about what it will take for Black people…
In the Kitchen with Sunny Hostin
Sunny Hostin and the roundtable discuss the moment they knew they were Black. source
Actor empowers communities to push for police reform
Michael K. Williams works alongside young people with his community-led organization, Crew Count, to help empower over-policed communities since the fall of 2020. SUBSCRIBE to…
The Rundown: Top headlines today: April 16, 2021
Stay up to date on the developing stories making headlines. ABC News Live Prime, Weekdays at 7EST & 9EST WATCH the ABC News Live Stream…
A mass shooting at a FedEx facility in Indianapolis leaves 8 people dead
Shooting comes as new poll shows 89% of Americans support requiring background checks for all gun buyers. ABC News Live Update, Weekdays at 9 AM…
People In Prison Can NOW GET STIMULUS CHECKS!
Prisoners are now eligible for stimulus checks after they just were considered contraband… Should prisoners be allowed to get this money? Hope you enjoy. Show…
