The Daily Show: The Worst Black History Month Ever

[Rhiannon12866]

From Ralph Northam's blackface disaster to Michael Cohen's collection of racist Trump quotes, February 2019 has been 28 days of the absolute worst Black History Month ever.

[saidsimplesimon]

1. I have been

watching for posts that celebrate individuals in the Black Community here at du. This is the first mention I've seen in weeks and it comes at month end? Thank you for sharing this.

[Rhiannon12866]

2. Trevor Noah does try to keep this issue in the forefront of his show

Though he's also great with keeping up with breaking news - and there sure has been no shortage of material on that this month. So you're right, Trump's offensive activities seem to have taken over every news-related broadcast.

[Rhiannon12866]

3. Here are a couple more, Roy Wood Jr. reguarly weighs in on the issue

Along with so many important issues, he's just terrific and he's funny, too! And Dorothy Butler Gilliam was just amazing! I was surprised this interview didn't get more attention! And same with Spike Lee...

The Daily Show - CP Time: The History of Civil Rights Marches
https://www.democraticunderground.com/1017531588

In honor of Black History Month, Roy Wood Jr. looks back at the 1995 Million Man March, the Black Panthers’ protest against gun control and Ida B. Wells’s fight for women’s suffrage.



The Daily Show: Dorothy Butler Gilliam - Why the Media Is More Important Than Ever
https://www.democraticunderground.com/1017532888

“Trailblazer” author Dorothy Butler Gilliam talks about being The Washington Post’s first black woman reporter and her coverage of the civil rights movement.



The Daily Show: Spike Lee - Connecting America's Past and Present in "BlacKkKlansman"
https://www.democraticunderground.com/1017532655

Spike Lee reflects on the legacy of slavery and the changes in the Academy’s membership that led to “BlacKkKlansman” getting nominated for six Oscars.

[saidsimplesimon]

4. Thank you

[Rhiannon12866]

5. I looked through the month and you're right

Breaking news did seem to take over - but then Trevor gives attention to issues affecting black Americans on a regular basis. He often has entertainers as guests, as well, but since this is a political forum, I post the political ones.