Preston Mitchum on Advocacy, Representation, and Black History Month PodcastFeb 8, 2024 Preston Mitchum on Advocacy, Representation, and Black History Month This week on “The Tent,” Preston Mitchum discusses Black History Month and the need for intersectional advocacy; CAP Action’s Allison McManus also joins for a conversation on the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. Feb 8, 2024 Daniella Gibbs Léger, Colin Seeberger, Erin Phillips, 4 More Kelly McCoy, Mishka Espey, Muggs Leone, Allison McManus
Biden Administration’s New Investments in Electric Vehicle and Battery Production Could Benefit Black Americans ArticleJan 31, 2024 Biden Administration’s New Investments in Electric Vehicle and Battery Production Could Benefit Black Americans New electric vehicle and battery manufacturing jobs supported by the Inflation Reduction Act are located in areas with an above-average share of Black Americans. Jan 31, 2024 Colin Seeberger, Mariam Rashid
Laura Meckler on Dream Town and Equity in Schools PodcastNov 2, 2023 Laura Meckler on Dream Town and Equity in Schools Laura Meckler, education writer for The Washington Post, joins the show to talk about her new book and racial equity in schools. Nov 2, 2023 Daniella Gibbs Léger, Colin Seeberger, Erin Phillips, 3 More Kelly McCoy, Sam Signorelli, Mishka Espey
Latino Communities Could Disproportionately Benefit From New Semiconductor Investments ArticleOct 18, 2023 Latino Communities Could Disproportionately Benefit From New Semiconductor Investments New chipmaking investments are located in areas with a greater share of Latinos. Oct 18, 2023 Colin Seeberger, Mariam Rashid
How Bidenomics Is Helping Latinos in America PodcastOct 12, 2023 How Bidenomics Is Helping Latinos in America Laura Rodriguez, Frances Colón, and Emmy Ruiz discuss how the Biden administration’s economic policies are helping Latinos achieve more equitable outcomes at a recent Center for American Progress event. Oct 12, 2023 Daniella Gibbs Léger, Colin Seeberger, Erin Phillips, 3 More Kelly McCoy, Sam Signorelli, Mishka Espey
Maya Wiley on the 60th Anniversary of the March on Washington PodcastAug 24, 2023 Maya Wiley on the 60th Anniversary of the March on Washington Maya Wiley, president and CEO of The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights, joins the show. Aug 24, 2023 Daniella Gibbs Léger, Colin Seeberger, Erin Phillips, 3 More Kelly McCoy, Sam Signorelli, Angelo Villagomez
Former Education Secretary John B. King Jr. on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Higher Education PodcastJul 20, 2023 Former Education Secretary John B. King Jr. on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Higher Education Dr. John B. King Jr. joins the podcast to discuss recent rulings from the U.S. Supreme Court and what the future looks like for American students. Jul 20, 2023 Daniella Gibbs Léger, Colin Seeberger, Erin Phillips, 2 More Kelly McCoy, Sam Signorelli
Public and Private Investments Are Poised To Transform Michigan ReportJun 15, 2023 Public and Private Investments Are Poised To Transform Michigan The historic home of the automotive industry, Michigan, stands to benefit from major infrastructure improvements and new plants for manufacturing electric vehicle batteries, especially if it incorporates public input and builds worker power to grow the middle class. Jun 15, 2023 the Center for American Progress David Ballard, Lily Roberts, Marina Zhavoronkova, 4 More Kevin DeGood, Emily Gee, Jessica Vela, Karla Walter
Gov. Lujan Grisham on Fighting for New Mexico’s Children and Families PodcastMay 25, 2023 Gov. Lujan Grisham on Fighting for New Mexico’s Children and Families This week on “The Tent,” Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham (D-NW) joins the podcast to discuss gun reform efforts in her state. May 25, 2023 Daniella Gibbs Léger, Colin Seeberger, Erin Phillips, 2 More Kelly McCoy, Sam Signorelli
Jamal Simmons on Black Progressive Leadership and Fighting for All Americans PodcastFeb 17, 2023 Jamal Simmons on Black Progressive Leadership and Fighting for All Americans Daniella and Colin sit down with Jamal Simmons to discuss the work of Black progressive leaders in Congress and the White House, President Joe Biden's economic agenda, and MAGA Republican attacks on racial equity and rights. Feb 17, 2023 Daniella Gibbs Léger, Colin Seeberger, Erin Phillips, 2 More Kelly McCoy, Sam Signorelli
Margaret Brown on Reparations, Justice, and Healing From the Legacy of Slavery PodcastFeb 3, 2023 Margaret Brown on Reparations, Justice, and Healing From the Legacy of Slavery This week on “The Tent,” Daniella sits down with award-winning filmmaker Margaret Brown to discuss her 2022 documentary, “Descendant.” Feb 3, 2023 Daniella Gibbs Léger, Colin Seeberger, Erin Phillips, 2 More Kelly McCoy, Sam Signorelli
The education investments we need to make In the NewsNov 3, 2022 The education investments we need to make In an op-ed, Akilah Alleyne argues that the United States has an urgent need to invest in schools and teachers. Alleyne argues that MAGA extremists are trying to brush past the investment challenges facing our schools and instead they focus their efforts on pushing for book bans. Nov 3, 2022 CNN Akilah Alleyne
Will Jawando on Helping Black Communities Thrive PodcastOct 20, 2022 Will Jawando on Helping Black Communities Thrive Will Jawando joins Daniella to discuss his new book, the importance of uplifting Black narratives, key policies that can help Black children succeed, and how the communities he works with are feeling heading into the midterms. Oct 20, 2022 Daniella Gibbs Léger, Erin Phillips, Kelly McCoy, 2 More Tricia Woodcome, Sam Signorelli
5 Things To Know About Debt Cancellation ArticleAug 15, 2022 5 Things To Know About Debt Cancellation Student debt cancellation would help people of all ages, reduce the racial wealth gap, and help borrowers weather turmoil in the student loan system. Aug 15, 2022 the Center for American Progress Ella Azoulay, Jared C. Bass, Marcella Bombardieri, 1 More Bradley D. Custer
Toluse Olorunnipa and Robert Samuels on Their New Book, His Name Is George Floyd PodcastAug 4, 2022 Toluse Olorunnipa and Robert Samuels on Their New Book, His Name Is George Floyd Daniella speaks with Toluse Olorunnipa and Robert Samuels on their new book, His Name Is George Floyd, and about systemic racism and racial justice. Aug 4, 2022 Daniella Gibbs Léger, Erin Phillips, Kelly McCoy, 3 More Tricia Woodcome, Sam Signorelli, Rachel Lim
Michelle Holder on Equity and the Economic Recovery PodcastMar 25, 2022 Michelle Holder on Equity and the Economic Recovery This week, Daniella sits down with Washington Center for Equitable Growth President and CEO Michelle Holder to discuss the economy, Ukraine, and Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson’s confirmation hearings. Mar 25, 2022 Daniella Gibbs Léger, Erin Phillips, Kelly McCoy, 2 More Tricia Woodcome, Sam Signorelli
Dr. Christina Greer on SCOTUS and the Fight for Racial Equity and Justice PodcastFeb 25, 2022 Dr. Christina Greer on SCOTUS and the Fight for Racial Equity and Justice Dr. Christina Greer joins "The Tent" to discuss President Joe Biden's Supreme Court nomination and the path forward for racial equity and justice. Feb 25, 2022 Daniella Gibbs Léger, Kelly McCoy, Tricia Woodcome, 1 More Sam Signorelli
What’s Trending? Virginia and New Jersey ArticleNov 5, 2021 What’s Trending? Virginia and New Jersey Nov 5, 2021 Alex Witt
What’s Trending? Critical race theory ArticleJul 16, 2021 What’s Trending? Critical race theory Jul 16, 2021 Alex Witt
The latest from Atlanta (and how you can help) ArticleMar 18, 2021 The latest from Atlanta (and how you can help) Mar 18, 2021 Sam Reid
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