Season 36: Black Issues Forum Season 36

Inflation’s Causes, Pandemic Impacts, and Local Elections
Economic issues emerging from the pandemic leave the future uncertain.
Inflation’s Causes, Pandemic Impacts, and Local Elections

Shattering Roe v. Wade's Protections, BLM in Elizabeth City
A leak signals an end to Roe v. Wade; 1 year after BLM protests in Elizabeth City.
Shattering Roe v. Wade's Protections, BLM in Elizabeth City

Muhammad Ali's Life Inspires Today's Fight for Equality
Guests examine the influence of Muhammad Ali as a social justice warrior.
Muhammad Ali's Life Inspires Today's Fight for Equality

A History of Health Service to Black Communities
Examine the history of St. Agnes and Advance Community Health in serving Black patients.
A History of Health Service to Black Communities

Black History Month’s Eye on Black Entrepreneurs
Black entrepreneurship best practices for business success and mental wellness.
Black History Month’s Eye on Black Entrepreneurs

Bias at Google, SCOTUS Hearings & Russia Detains WNBA Player
Google accused of racial bias, SCOTUS Senate hearings & WNBA player detained in Russia.
Bias at Google, SCOTUS Hearings & Russia Detains WNBA Player

Racism in Schools, Ukraine & Mark Meadows Voter Fraud
Racism at Chatham County school, help for Ukraine and Mark Meadows voter fraud.
Racism in Schools, Ukraine & Mark Meadows Voter Fraud

Better Public Schools, Equal Pay & Jackson’s Credentials
Reimagining schools, equal pay and Ketanji Brown Jackson’s credentials.
Better Public Schools, Equal Pay & Jackson’s Credentials

Where the US fits in the Ukraine-Russia Puzzle
The panel comments on Zelensky's speech, America's sanctions and racism in Ukraine.
Where the US fits in the Ukraine-Russia Puzzle

Redistricting, Representation and Police Racial Bias
Redistricting maps, political representation and police racial bias.
Redistricting, Representation and Police Racial Bias

Russia, Inflation and HBCU Bomb Threats
Insights on tensions around Ukraine, rising inflation and HBCU bomb threats.
Russia, Inflation and HBCU Bomb Threats

The NC Mutual Legacy Ends; Biden's First Year Wins and Flops
Lessons from the fall of NC Mutual and President Biden's first-year wins and failures.
The NC Mutual Legacy Ends; Biden's First Year Wins and Flops

Police Accountability, Virtual Learning and Book Bans
Police accountability in Raleigh, virtual learning's return and book bans in schools.
Police Accountability, Virtual Learning and Book Bans

Biden Backs Voting Rights, Not Celebrating MLK & Maya's Coin
Biden urges voting rights passage, King family on the MLK holiday and Maya Angelou coin.
Biden Backs Voting Rights, Not Celebrating MLK & Maya's Coin

A Year End Wrap-Up of 2021's Headlines
Our panel gets decked out to reflect on memorable news moments from 2021.
A Year End Wrap-Up of 2021's Headlines

Biden's Promises on Student Loan Forgiveness and Democracy
Student Loan relief ends, critics target Biden's Democracy Summit and Voting Rights stall.
Biden's Promises on Student Loan Forgiveness and Democracy

Deep Dive on Social Infrastructure Bill, More Black Santas
The infrastructure bill for families, climate change and healthcare; Black Santas.
Deep Dive on Social Infrastructure Bill, More Black Santas

Omicron Variant, Voting Rights Scorecard, Self-Care Tips
Facing the Omicron COVID-19 variant, politicians' records on voting rights and self-care.
Omicron Variant, Voting Rights Scorecard, Self-Care Tips

Bus Driver Pay, the State Budget, VPOTUS Harris' Dysfunction
Bonus pay for bus drivers, the state budget passes, and VPOTUS Harris faces criticism.
Bus Driver Pay, the State Budget, VPOTUS Harris' Dysfunction

Teacher Diversity, Infrastructure Funded, Arbery and Justice
Teacher diversity and the achievement gap, hope for Build Back Better, Arbery and justice.
Teacher Diversity, Infrastructure Funded, Arbery and Justice

COVID Vaccine Safety for Kids, Pregnant Women & Fertility
Top health officials provide answers on CDC approval of the COVID vaccine for kids.
COVID Vaccine Safety for Kids, Pregnant Women & Fertility

Gun Violence in Durham, and Redistricting's Racial Lines
How Durham is handling increased gun violence, and the role of race in redistricting.
Gun Violence in Durham, and Redistricting's Racial Lines

Leandro Decision, Energy Bill Becomes Law, Worker Shortage
A deadline to implement Leandro; Energy Bill now law; explaining the worker shortage.
Leandro Decision, Energy Bill Becomes Law, Worker Shortage

LGBTQ in Schools & Protecting Kids' Mental Health
Lt. Gov. Robinson’s anti-LGBTQ stance & suicides at UNC open talk on youth mental health.