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SPOTLIGHT ON AMERICA'S BLACK COMMUNITY
Comcast Newsmakers’ Black History Month coverage spotlights issues of equity and advancement through the lens of Black female voices and leadership. Interviewees include Nicol Turner Lee, Ph.D., of the Center for Technology Innovation at the Brookings Institute; LaShawn Y. Warren of The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights; Terri Carmichael Jackson of the Women’s National Basketball Players Association; and more. Watch online and on Xfinity On Demand.

BLACK HISTORY MONTH STORIES

7:45

Reimagining Black History in the Classroom

Reimagining Black History in the Classroom
Experts say traditional K-12 education struggles to discuss Black history in an accurate, identity-affirming way.

Kaya Henderson, Co-founder and CEO of Reconstruction US, shares how students of all backgrounds can benefit from an education curriculum highlighting African American culture and contributions to American history.
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6:35

Giving a Voice to Professional Female Athle...

Giving a Voice to Professional Female Athle...
Equity in sports: Learn more about a landmark collective bargaining agreement that provides WNBA players higher salaries, better conditions, and paid maternity leave — a deal advocates intend to become a model in other industries.

Terri Jackson, Executive Director of the Women’s National Basketball Players Association, shares what inspires her to lead the women athletes of the WNBA and her role in negotiating the historic agreement.
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10:02

COVID-19 in Communities of Color

COVID-19 in Communities of Color
Evidence shows that Black Americans are more likely to contract COVID-19 and have complications from it, compared to other demographic groups.

Dr. Ala Stanford, Founder and CEO of the Black Doctors COVID-19 Consortium, shares how her organization is working to eliminate racial health disparities.
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6:07

Diversity in the Green Sector: Engaging Com...

Diversity in the Green Sector: Engaging Com...
Data shows communities of color are among the strongest advocates for sustainability, yet are underrepresented in the environmental workforce.

Angelou Ezeilo, Founder and CEO of the Greening Youth Foundation, provides insight on programs designed to connect diverse young adults to the outdoors and careers in conservation.
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9:05

Increasing the Ranks: Black Women in Electe...

Increasing the Ranks: Black Women in Electe...
Black women made historic gains in the 2020 election cycle, yet the resulting changes in their political representation remain incremental.

The Rev. Leah D. Daughtry and Minyon Moore, Co-convenors of Power Rising, shed light on the increasing number of Black women elected to public office and the importance of representation.
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6:51

Broadband Insecurity: Advancing Digital Equ...

Broadband Insecurity: Advancing Digital Equ...
Telehealth offers a safe and convenient option for patients and health care providers to connect, but some communities face barriers to entry.

Nicol Turner-Lee, Director of the Center for Technology Innovation and Senior Fellow of Governance Studies at the Brookings Institution, shares how the COVID-19 pandemic greater emphasized the digital divide.
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6:22

Voting Rights Advancement Act

Voting Rights Advancement Act
A poll conducted by the Public Religion Research Institute and The Atlantic revealed barriers that people of color face in exercising their right to vote. LaShawn Warren, Executive Vice President of Government Affairs at the Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights, discusses the Voting Rights Advancement Act and how advocates say it can help.
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