In a bonus episode of Uncounted Millions, Trymaine Lee continues the conversation on reparations by asking what more is owed... more

As a bonus for listeners, we’re sharing the first episode of a special series from “Why Is This Happening? The... more

The Coakleys have showed us what could have been had Black Americans been granted reparations. Will that ever happen?

The Coakleys and the Flateaus converge out West. As they do, a seismic shift in American racial policy is taking... more

Coakley’s descendants travel to Louisiana to learn about the other branch of their family tree.

Gabriel Coakley uses a loophole in the white man’s law to wrestle restitution for his family, changing their trajectory for... more

In a new series, Trymaine Lee goes on a journey to discover an untold story of freedom and reparations.

What if Black Americans had been compensated for slavery? Into America follows the untold story of one of the only... more

To celebrate 50 years of hip-hop, "Why Is This Happening?" host Chris Hayes held a live podcast taping at the... more

The Golden State banned affirmative action in public universities almost 30 years ago. Then everyone lost out. What’s ahead for... more

A California task force delivered their official proposal for reparations. We return to a conversation with Nikole Hannah-Jones about why... more

To continue our Hip-Hop 50 celebration, we revisit our story about Atlanta’s Freaknik — one of the biggest, Blackest parties... more

In this bonus episode of Into America: the history and stakes of Affirmative Action on the heels of the Supreme... more

Queer, Black baby boomers on why growing older wasn't a guarantee, what it’s like to now be on the other... more

America would be nowhere without the blood, sweat, and tears of Black labor. Why the Black working class is the... more

In the birthplace of Juneteenth, Black Galveston residents continue to fight for ‘absolute equality’ in the face of gentrification.

How growing AI capabilities could impact the future of Black America. And, Trymaine Lee uses the technology to interview himself... more

In part two of our series on local alternatives to policing, Trymaine Lee joins Miami’s Freedom House Mobile Crisis unit... more

As America’s first paramedics, Pittsburgh’s Freedom House set the standard for emergency medical care and community safety. Part one of... more

Hollywood writers are on strike. A former ‘Queen Sugar’ showrunner on what’s at stake for Black creators and the audiences... more

One year after a racist mass shooting, Black Buffalonians share the many ways they’ve learned to heal.

The team behind Hulu’s ‘UnPrisoned’ share the experiences from their personal lives that have helped them bring the show to... more

How tough abortion limits are leaving Black lives in the balance, and could exacerbate known disparities in prenatal outcomes.

As Jackson, MS faces the nation's highest homicide rate, the state has expanded its powers over the capital — leaving... more

This is a story all about how The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air got flipped-turned upside down.

A police officer killed LaKeith Smith’s friend. But LaKeith is the one serving time.

The East Palestine derailment has drawn attention to environmental crises. But Black communities that have faced similar issues for decades... more

Florida’s Stop WOKE Act hasn’t stopped this history tour.

Three years after Breonna Taylor’s death, a federal investigation revealed widespread abuse and discrimination in Louisville's police department.

More than thirty years since the artist’s passing, Jean-Michel Basquiat’s dazzling legacy is finally coming into the light. How a... more

In part five “Street Disciples,” how hip-hop could wield its power in America over the next 50 years. And, a... more

In part four of “Street Disciples,” rappers become CEOs, and hip-hop makes it to the White House.

In part three of “Street Disciples,” hip-hop goes gangsta, drawing new fans and new foes.

In part two of “Street Disciples,” how 1982’s “The Message” pushed hip-hop to get political and fight the power. And... more

Part one of “Street Disciples: Politics, Power, and the Rise of Hip-Hop,” a Black history series.

As we revisit our “Reconstructed” series, we’re closing out with the story of how the movement built in memory of... more

In part three of our “Reconstructed" series, how faith carried Black people through the Reconstruction era and pushes us toward... more

The New Orleans neighborhood of Tremé was torn apart by an expressway in the 60s. Now, the community is trying... more

How the newly freed reunited acquired land and built communities. And a group of Black families currently starting their own... more

We’re revisiting “Reconstructed.” In episode one: the rise of Black political power, told through the amazing story of Robert Smalls,... more

It’s time again to close out the year by checking in on past guests from the show.

In the spirit of the holiday season, let’s take a deep dive into some of the best and most influential... more

Trymaine Lee has asked enough questions for the year; he’s ready to answer some of yours. It’s time for a... more

The Black church members taking on a wealthy, white suburb in Maryland, in the hopes of saving all that’s left... more

What will happen to the creativity and community of Black Twitter under Elon Musk?

As the U.S. contends with a pilot shortage, HBCUs are partnering with airlines to train a new generation of Black... more

How “Wakanda Forever” became more than just movie or a catchphrase.

Voting is over in the 2022 midterms. Into America is in Georgia, breaking down what the results mean in that... more

The midterms come around every four years. And for Black Americans, the outcomes can matter for decades.

How Black burial and mourning traditions are a reflection of how we celebrate life.

W. Kamau Bell has plenty of white fans eager to hear his thoughts on race. And he has plenty of... more

How Georgia’s HBCU students are turning this red state blue.

During the Civil Rights Movement, Jackson State was a hub for organizing and protest. Today, students are harnessing the power... more

At FAMU, students aren’t waiting for politicians to act on climate change. They’re trying to control the chaos now.

Trymaine Lee joins Chris Hayes this week as a guest on the podcast “Why Is This Happening?”

NC Central students and alum are striving to tackle their student loan debt and build generational wealth. This is part... more

We’re kicking off our series “The Power of the Black Vote” with a town hall on race and education at... more

School’s in session at Essence Prep, a school founded to center San Antonio’s Black children. But this day almost didn’t... more

What it’s like to inherit a legacy, with the daughters of Malcolm and Martin.

Revisiting our conversation on how Black summer escapes like Sag Harbor became a refuge of freedom, joy, and family.

Seeking advice and don’t know who to ask? Writer Damon Young wants to help in his new advice column in... more

Black people are disproportionately impacted by climate change. We explore the links between white supremacy and inaction on the environment.

Young people have always been the catalyst for social change. As the 2022 midterms approach, what matters to this generation... more

What the end of Roe means for those behind bars.

The road to recovery in Buffalo two months after a mass shooting at Tops supermarket; and the fight to end... more

One family did everything they could to escape gun violence. It still found them.

Shaka Senghor discusses fatherhood and the messages about masculinity, mental health, love, and success that boys learn from an early... more

For 15 years, Atlanta held the biggest, wildest party the country has ever seen. Hear the story of Freaknik, through... more

Selma, Alabama was a key battleground in the fight for Civil Rights. Today, Black LGBTQ+ activists are continuing the work... more

In the years after the racial violence that sparked BLM, the fathers of the Movement explore what Black fatherhood has... more

To kick off summer, we’re revisiting our conversation with legendary rapper Big Daddy Kane on pushing boundaries, the evolution of... more

Pastor Michael McBride helps us pave a way forward amid the rage and grief of a tough news cycle.

From the video of George Floyd to 19th-century anti-lynching pamphlets, author Marc Lamont Hill breaks down how technology has shaped... more

After a white gunman killed 10 people in a racist attack in Buffalo, N.Y., understanding the forces that led to... more

Patrisse Cullors opens up about leadership, accountability, and the allegations plaguing her time with the Black Lives Matters Global Network... more

It’s been thirty years since the 1992 LA Riots. Rodney King’s daughter, Lora King, reflects on life after the riots... more

As Roe v. Wade comes under threat, we revisit our episode on how Texas abortion restrictions were disproportionately hurting Black... more

As Harvard acknowledges its ties to slavery, an update on our ‘Ebony & Ivy’ episode from December 2021.

More than thirty years since the artist’s passing, Jean-Michel Basquiat’s dazzling legacy is finally coming into the light.

Could Louisiana’s plan to save its coast be the end of Black oystermen?

Advocates for cryptocurrency say it can help close the racial wealth gap. But others aren’t so sure.

The last living relative to witness Emmett Till’s abduction shares his story.

Black filmmakers don’t need the Oscars to cosign their greatness.

What does it mean to protect Black women? Activist Jamira Burley weighs in.

What Kanye West can teach us about bipolar disorder and Black mental health.

Black people in Ukraine have faced unequal treatment in their search for safety. One student tells us about her harrowing... more

This is a story all about how The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air got flipped-turned upside down.

As Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson approaches confirmation, we speak with two of the women behind #SheWillRise, a campaign that kept... more

How Trayvon Martin’s death one decade ago fits into the legacy of Reconstruction; and how the movement built in his... more

In part three of our Reconstructed series, we tell the story of Charleston’s Mother Emanuel AME church, to see how... more

In part two of our Reconstructed series, we travel to Promised Land, SC to learn how the newly freed reunited... more

In a special Black history series, Into America is exploring the legacy of Reconstruction. First, the rise of Black political... more

A signed print by Jacob Lawrence sends Trymaine Lee down a rabbit hole of exploring the legacy of the Harlem... more

Joe Biden promised to have the back of Black America. One year into his administration, NBC's Yamiche Alcindor tells us... more

An upcoming documentary explores The East, a pan-African organization that reclaimed their neighborhood in Central Brooklyn in the 1970s and... more

In this bonus episode of Into America, one year after the January 6th insurrection, we’re asking why a small but... more

After the January 6th Insurrection, anti-hate activists took to the internet and began doxxing the rioters. Daryle Lamont Jenkins is... more

As Into America nears closer to 150 episodes, we catch up with some of the people who have made the... more

Jerry Craft wrote 'New Kid' based on his life. Then it got banned. Plus, Trymaine Lee's daughter on representation in... more

Josephine Baker is seen as the epitome of French universalism. But that shiny narrative obscures the difficult reality of being... more

Can Black people in America ever experience true justice?

Harvard says it’s committed to addressing its legacy of enslavement. But it’s estimated that less than a third of its... more

The Nap Ministry’s Tricia Hersey on why rest is a radical tool for resisting white supremacy.

As the book version of her 1619 Project is published, New York Times reporter Nikole Hannah-Jones discusses the project and... more

For Veterans Day, former POW Shoshana Johnson speaks about the complications of sacrifice, service, and patriotism as a Black woman... more

Marcus Garvey has influenced generations of Black leaders. His son is still fighting to clear his father's name.

Boston has a rich Black legacy. Why don't more people know about it?

How R&B singer Jazmine Sullivan is using her mother’s breast cancer diagnosis to address racial disparities with the disease and... more

A Texas abortion provider on how SB-8 is impacting Black people, and a legal scholar explains its parallels to the... more

In Hilton Head, South Carolina, Gullah Geechee families are fighting to save their ancestral land before it’s gobbled up by... more

The images of Border Patrol agents chasing Haitian migrants on horseback struck a nerve. How did we get here?

Texas is one of the hottest states in the country. But people in state prisons are forced to go without... more

Hope for Flowers founder Tracy Reese and FUBU co-founder J. Alexander Martin on making it big as Black fashion designers.

Twelve Black firefighters died on 9/11. Twenty years later, a surviving brother and a current Captain remember their stories and... more

Southlake, Texas seemed like an idyllic town. Then two racist videos pulled back the curtain; and the fallout threatened to... more

In 1968, the Kerner Commission wrote, "white society is deeply implicated in the ghetto." Here's how they reached a conclusion... more

Legendary rapper Big Daddy Kane on pushing boundaries, the evolution of hip-hop, and the special joy of a Brooklyn summer.

For years, Dewey Bozella had two dreams: prove his innocence and become a professional boxer. He never stopped fighting to... more

Texas Democrats brought the fight for voting rights from Austin to DC. For many, it’s personal.

In 1968, gold medalist Wyomia Tyus protested at the Mexico City Olympic Games. Few noticed, but her legacy continues today.