Battle over voting rights in legislatures around the country
Restrictive Republican voting laws sweep the nation as the Texas GOP targets early and absentee voting. The Breakdown, Weekdays at 3 PM EST on ABC News Live WATCH the ABC…
In the kitchen with Charles Blow, Rizza Islam and Bishop Vashti McKenzie
ABC News’ Sunny Hostin discusses the differences between hope and faith, and their impact on the Black community, with author Charles Blow and faith leaders Rizza Islam and Bishop Vashtie…
Black Christians unified in their faith but divided by their stances on abortion
Cherilyn Holloway is anti-abortion and says she believes in life from “the womb to the tomb.†Kawanna Shannon runs Missouri’s only abortion clinic and also sees purpose in her work.…
After so many racial atrocities, is the Black community ready to forgive?
Forgiveness has long been a key tenet in many faiths. Botham Jean’s brother and survivors of the Emanuel AME Church shooting say it’s helped them cope. But at what cost?…
In the kitchen with comedians Michelle Buteau and Erin Jackson
ABC News’ Sunny Hostin talks to the two comedians about being a Black woman in their line of work and how they’ve fared during the COVID-19 pandemic. source
Black artists’ creativity during pandemic follows history of turning pain into joy
From Verzuz battles on Instagram to Dave Chappelle’s stand-up on a farm, Black creators have a history of sparking joy during hard times. Comedian Michael Yo tells his story after…
How Black comics have turned hardships into laughter through sketch comedy
From “The Richard Pryor Show” to “Key and Peele” and beyond, sketch comedy has long been a beacon of light while at times also defining Black culture and pushing racial…
How Black sports in film have made important social statements
What have films like “Any Given Sunday,†“He Got Game,†“Hoop Dreams†and “Blue Chips†taught us about being a Black athlete in America? Watch the full #SoulofaNation series on…
WNBA star Renee Montgomery on sitting out season to fight for equitable change
The Atlanta Dream player said she had to act during last summer’s reckoning on racial equality. She devoted her time and energy to empowering her community. WATCH THE FULL EPISODE:…
Basketball stars Chris Paul and Carmelo Anthony discuss line between sports and activism
In recent years, activism in sports has taken center stage, especially in the movement for racial equality. Anthony and Paul speak with ESPN’s Mike Wilbon. Watch the full #SoulofaNation series…