State Of Play
By Sharon Pratt
State of Play is a weekly “deep dive” into touchstone issues of the day with the mission of providing historical context; exploring the stakes for everyday citizens and traditionally marginalized groups; as well as examining the issues that have perennially plagued our Nation. State of Play features compelling guests: subject-matter experts; those with direct responsibility and authority; respected historians; advocates; organizers; analysts; and award-winning journalists. State of Play airs on the Black News Channel every Saturday and Sunday at noon. Check your local listings. Visit https://bnc.tv/how-to-watch/ for information on where to find the Black News Channel.
Latest episode
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IPPH presents: "Examining Gil Scott-Heron's Genius"
The Institute of Politics Policy and History at the University of the District of Columbia presents an examination of the work of musician and poet Gil Scott-Heron. Featuring Founding IPPH Director and former Washington DC Mayor Sharon Pratt, IPPH... -
In Depth - The Wealth Divide
The panel discusses causes for and possible solutions to the wealth divide between African-Americans and the rest of the US population. Features in-depth interviews with and bonus discussions Shawn Rochester (author of The Black Tax), Heather McGhee… -
In Depth - America and Guns
Why is America an outlier in the world when it comes to gun violence and passion for gun ownership? What is the true origin of the second amendment? Find out the answer to these questions and more on this week's State of Play featuring interviews and… -
The Technology Gap Revisited
The digital divide is just the beginning of the problems faced by black people because of the technology industry. Find out more about the consequences of and potential solutions for the technology gap. Interview guests include Dr. Nicol Turner Lee… -
The Fight For DC Statehood with guest Latosha Brown
Black Voters Matter co-founder, LaTosha Brown asks Mayor Pratt and her co-hosts about the fight for voting rights and the fight for D.C. Statehood -
The Power Of Protest In Sports
Mayor Pratt speaks with Kevin Merida, ESPN Senior Vice President and Editor-in-Chief of the sports blog The Undefeated and Bijan Bayne, award-winning Washington-based freelance columnist, critic, author and IPPH Resident Fellow in Sports. They discus… -
The Washington DC Narrative and the Arts
Mayor Pratt discusses how popular culture/performing arts often establish “baked in” notions of “worthiness, competency—and how these notions often make appropriate demands, such as DC Statehood, uphill climbs. The two incredible expert guests are:..… -
Race: The Continuing American Dilemma
Mayor Pratt talks with sociologist, writer and former Program Officer with the W.K. Kellogg Foundation, Dr. Bobby Austin and former senior vice president of corporate responsibility with John Hancock and CEO of The Partnership Carol Fulp. They discus… -
Voting Rights and DC Statehood
Originally published 06/14/21 The fight for voting rights and the fight for D.C. Statehood remain linked, urgent, but also challenged and delayed. Get the history, obstacles and strategy from this week's guest on State of Play including... -
The Technology Gap
This episode originally aired on 06/07/21. The digital divide is just the beginning of the problems faced by black people because of the technology industry. Find out more about the consequences of and potential solutions for the technology gap....
