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Activism

 

GUESTS

  • Edward Norton
    Friday, October 30, 2009
    Actor-producer-activist shares the backstory of his new documentary, By the People, and talks about training for the New York Marathon.
  • Anthony Edwards
    Thursday, October 22, 2009
    Actor-director-activist describes his efforts to build the first public children's hospital in Kenya.
  • Aaron S. Williams
    Monday, October 12, 2009
    New director of the Peace Corps recounts why he joined the organization as a volunteer and describes how the work has changed.
  • Rev. Jesse Jackson, Sr.
    Tuesday, October 6, 2009
    Longtime activist weighs in on the recent rash of school violence in Chicago.
  • Robert Greenwald
    Wednesday, April 15, 2009
    Filmmaker and Brave New Foundation president talks about the circumstances of soldiers returning from the Iraq war.
  • Joan Baez
    Friday, February 20, 2009
    Iconic folk artist, who's celebrating 50 years in the business, shares how she got into music and humanitarian advocacy.
  • Greg Mortenson
    Wednesday, February 11, 2009
    Pennies for Peace founder argues that unless girls are educated, society can't change.
  • Carlos Moore
    Tuesday, February 10, 2009
    Cuban political scientist offers his thoughts on Fidel Castro's legacy.
  • Danny Glover
    Thursday, February 5, 2009
    Award-winning actor, producer and activist talks about his Academy Award-nominated documentary on post-Hurricane Katrina.
  • Bill Strickland
    Wednesday, January 14, 2009
    Job training expert discusses the irony of the upcoming inauguration of an African American president when the current economic crisis has devastated the African American community.
  • Earl Stafford
    Monday, January 12, 2009
    Entrepreneur describes the outpouring of support for the "People's Inaugural Project.."
  • Odetta
    Wednesday, December 3, 2008
    Tavis pays tribute to America's folk music legend.
  • Marian Wright Edelman
    Thursday, October 23, 2008
    Children Defense Fund founder discusses her battle with the Bush Administration on its use of the CDF trademark.
  • Tom Morello
    Wednesday, October 1, 2008
    Musician-activist discusses the cultural significance of an Obama presidency.
  • Geoff Canada, Paul Tough
    Friday, September 26, 2008
    Harlem Children's Zone CEO and journalist-author talk about the inspiration of the anti-poverty program.
  • Nicole Lee
    Wednesday, July 2, 2008
    TransAfrica Forum executive director comments on the situation in Zimbabwe.
  • Curtis Watkins
    Monday, June 30, 2008
    Director of LifeSTARTS says the Supreme Court ruling overturning a handgun ban will create an arms race in Washington DC.
  • Amy Goodman
    Thursday, May 1, 2008
    Democracy Now! host and author of "Standing Up to the Madness" explains how the Patriot Act has impacted Americans' civil liberties.
  • Joe Madison
    Thursday, April 10, 2008
    Radio talk show host explains how the Darfur crisis began in Sudan and describes what it's like to witness the ongoing civil war.
  • Dorothy Cotton
    Thursday, April 3, 2008
    Former SCLC Education Director explains the role sexism played in the organizations of the civil rights movement.
  • Harry Belafonte
    Wednesday, April 2, 2008
    Actor-activist describes how he first met Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., who would become one of his closest friends.
  • Rev. Samuel "Billy" Kyles
    Tuesday, April 1, 2008
    Pastor of Monumental Baptist Church, reflects on how witnessing Dr. King's assassination has impacted his life.
  • Taylor Rogers
    Tuesday, April 1, 2008
    Former Memphis sanitation worker describes what Dr. King's support and presence meant to the workers' strike.
  • Rev. Al Sharpton
    Monday, March 31, 2008
    Rev. Al Sharpton says that America is good at accepting a moment, but not a movement.
  • Van Jones
    Thursday, March 27, 2008
    Environmentalist discusses the importance of green-collar jobs to the African American community.
  • Ajamu Baraka
    Wednesday, February 27, 2008
    Ajamu Baraka describes how the government's response to Hurricane Katrina survivors is viewed by the global community.
  • Ruby Dee
    Thursday, February 21, 2008
    Award-winning actress discusses how racism impacted her early career and diversity in Hollywood today.
  • Odetta
    Friday, January 25, 2008
    Singer-songwriter reflects on her quiet support of Dr. Martin Luther King.
  • Rev. Jesse Jackson, Sr.
    Thursday, January 24, 2008
    Rev. Jesse Jackson, Sr. previews the Democratic primary in South Carolina and reflects on his own historic bid for the White House.
  • Rob Reiner
    Tuesday, December 18, 2007
    Director, producer, Emmy-winning actor and activist discusses his take on the political climate and understanding racial perspectives.
  • Kali Akuno
    Monday, December 10, 2007
    Activist explains the protest in New Orleans over the decision to destroy public housing units.
  • Danny Glover
    Monday, December 3, 2007
    Grace is Gone star says journalism can alter the way we see the world.
  • Carroll Bogert
    Wednesday, November 28, 2007
    Human Rights Watch associate director discusses the impact of cluster munitions.
  • Serj Tankian
    Tuesday, October 30, 2007
    Singer-songwriter talks about the new breed of activists.
  • Dr. Deepak Chopra
    Friday, October 12, 2007
    Author Deepak Chopra comments on sense of self and the meaning of success.
  • Ruby Dee
    Friday, October 5, 2007
    Iconic actress talks about activism, longevity in the entertainment industry and her upcoming film role.

 


Published November 7, 2009

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