Danny Glover

Are African Americans Leading The Political Reform Movement Today? In The Streets, Yes. In Congress-- Don't Make Me Laugh

NBC News host Trymaine Lee looked at "a new generation of black candidates," as people look to sustain the movement for racial justice by turning to the ballot box. "Hundreds of Black candidates are running in local races, state races, and congressional races all across the country in 2020. After weeks of protest, will we see a wave of Black candidates elected as an answer to those calls for change? On the report above, "speaks with two women who are trying to bring racial justice to the electoral system.

Rosario Dawson, Angela Davis, Cornel West Among 27 US Figures Calling for Release of Ahed Tamimi

More than two-dozen high-profile art and film figures, as well as athletes and academics, from the U.S. have signed a petition calling for the release of Palestinian iconic teen Ahed Tamimi who faces 12 charges and is being tried in an Israeli military court behind closed doors.
Netflix Marvel series star Rosario Dawson, Grey’s Anatomy star Jesse Williams, famed progressive actor Danny Glover, activist and author Angela Davis and philosopher Cornel West were among the 27 figures who signed the petition.