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State of Play is a weekly “deep dive” into touchstone issues of the day with the mission of providing historical context; exploring the stakes for everyday citizens and traditionally marginalized...
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State Of Play
State Of Play
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IPPH presents: "Examining Gil Scott-Heron's Genius"
7 OCT 2022 · The Institute of Politics Policy and History at the University of the District of Columbia presents an examination of the work of musician and poet Gil Scott-Heron. Featuring Founding IPPH Director and former Washington DC Mayor Sharon Pratt, IPPH Fellow, literary activist, and writer E. Ethelbert Miller, poet Kenneth Carroll, artist and composer Kim Jordan, poet and critic Aldon Nielsen, and music critic and archivist with the University of the District of Columbia’s Felix E. Grant Jazz Archives. -
In Depth - The Wealth Divide
20 JAN 2022 · The panel discusses causes for and possible solutions to the wealth divide between African-Americans and the rest of the US population. Features in-depth interviews with and bonus discussions Shawn Rochester (author of The Black Tax), Heather McGhee (author of The Sum of Us), and Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee. -
In Depth - America and Guns
13 JAN 2022 · Why is America an outlier in the world when it comes to gun violence and passion for gun ownership? What is the true origin of the second amendment? Find out the answer to these questions and more on this week's State of Play featuring interviews and bonus discussions with historian Dr. Carol Anderson author of The Second; Jocelyn Kiley of the Pew Research Center; Allison Anderman, Senior Counsel at the Giffords Law Center; Kourtney Redmond, President of the 761st Gun Club; and, anti gun violence advocate, Pastor Michael McBride. -
The Technology Gap Revisited
24 DEC 2021 · The digital divide is just the beginning of the problems faced by black people because of the technology industry. Find out more about the consequences of and potential solutions for the technology gap. Interview guests include Dr. Nicol Turner Lee, Dr. Ruha Benjamin, Dr. Allison Scott, and Dean Devdas Shetty -
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The Fight For DC Statehood with guest Latosha Brown
20 NOV 2021 · Black Voters Matter co-founder, LaTosha Brown asks Mayor Pratt and her co-hosts about the fight for voting rights and the fight for D.C. Statehood -
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The Power Of Protest In Sports
12 NOV 2021 · Mayor Pratt speaks with Kevin Merida, ESPN Senior Vice President and Editor-in-Chief of the sports blog The Undefeated and Bijan Bayne, award-winning Washington-based freelance columnist, critic, author and IPPH Resident Fellow in Sports. They discuss the tradition of protest in America (Boston Tea Party) and how that protest has been leveraged in sports. -
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The Washington DC Narrative and the Arts
5 NOV 2021 · Mayor Pratt discusses how popular culture/performing arts often establish “baked in” notions of “worthiness, competency—and how these notions often make appropriate demands, such as DC Statehood, uphill climbs. The two incredible expert guests are: Maria Manuela Goyanes and Nikki Giovanni. -
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Race: The Continuing American Dilemma
28 OCT 2021 · Mayor Pratt talks with sociologist, writer and former Program Officer with the W.K. Kellogg Foundation, Dr. Bobby Austin and former senior vice president of corporate responsibility with John Hancock and CEO of The Partnership Carol Fulp. They discuss America's continuing dilemma around race and issues of inclusion and diversity. -
Voting Rights and DC Statehood
30 AUG 2021 · Originally published 06/14/21 The fight for voting rights and the fight for D.C. Statehood remain linked, urgent, but also challenged and delayed. Get the history, obstacles and strategy from this week's guest on State of Play including author/journalist, Ari Berman. We'll also hear from historians Prof. Carol Anderson, Prof. Eddie Glaude, Jr., and Prof. Kate Masur. The show also features interviews with DNC Chair, Jaime Harrison; Black Voters Matter co-founder, LaTosha Brown; and, U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL). -
The Technology Gap
23 AUG 2021 · This episode originally aired on 06/07/21. The digital divide is just the beginning of the problems faced by black people because of the technology industry. Find out more about the consequences of and potential solutions for the technology gap. Interview guests include Dr. Nicol Turner Lee, Dr. Ruha Benjamin, Dr. Nashlie Sephus, Dr. Allison Scott, and Dean Devdas Shetty
State of Play is a weekly “deep dive” into touchstone issues of the day with the mission of providing historical context; exploring the stakes for everyday citizens and traditionally marginalized...
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