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"MHP" - March 1st

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"MHP" - March 1st

“MHP” provides edgy analysis and guest-driven discussion of political, cultural and community issues. Sunday’s topics include: Harry Potter & Geniuses, Voting Rights, and more.

Melissa Harris-Perry

03/01/15

Duration: 1:22:25

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"MHP" - February 28th

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"MHP" - February 28th

“MHP” provides edgy analysis and guest-driven discussion of political, cultural and community issues. Saturday’s guests include: Nina Turner, Tory Russell, Chloe Angyal, and more.

Melissa Harris-Perry

02/28/15

Duration: 1:23:24

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“MHP” provides edgy analysis and guest-driven discussion of political, cultural and community issues. Sunday’s topics include: Harry Potter & Geniuses, Voting Rights, and more.

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Taking a peek inside 'Parker's Book'

03/01/15 11:52AM

13-year-old Parker reads out some of the messages guests have left to her in the past year in "Parker's Book," which has become the historical record of Nerdland. watch

Missing genius when it shows up in girls

03/01/15 11:44AM

Does society fail to recognize genius when it shows up in girls? Danielle Allen, Ai-Jen Poo, George Lewis and Kelley Remole join to discuss. watch

Breaking down the science behind 'genius'

03/01/15 11:34AM

Are the qualities of being a genius something that can be seen? Danielle Allen, Ai-Jen Poo, George Lewis and Kelley Remole discuss how society defines what it means to be a genius. watch

Congress to take on rewrite of No Child Left Behind

03/01/15 10:49AM

Congress is gearing up for yet another battle over No Child Left Behind, but what are they planning to do and will testing remain at the law's core? Lily Eskelsen Garcia, President of the National Education Association, joins to discuss. watch

Fight brewing over No Child Left Behind?

03/01/15 10:44AM

Will the Republican-controlled Congress revamp one of the most contentious laws of the Bush administration? watch

'Leslie Knope, you are a true public servant'

03/01/15 10:15AM

Melissa Harris-Perry bids farewell to "Parks and Recreation" character Leslie Knope, whose "unreserved adoration" for the power of local government was infectious. watch

"MHP" - March 1st

03/01/15 10:00AM

“MHP” provides edgy analysis and guest-driven discussion of political, cultural and community issues. Sunday’s topics include: Harry Potter & Geniuses, Voting Rights, and more. watch

'MHP' Syllabus: 3.1.15

02/28/15 05:42PM

Sunday on MHP… We’ll discuss the upcoming speech by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu before Congress—it comes at a critical time in the efforts to curtail Iran’s nuclear ambitions and just ahead of Israel’s elections. Several lawmakers have vowed to skip the speech including—one of our guests. Joining us in #nerdland is New York... read more

Using poetry to inspire political activism

02/28/15 11:50AM

Melissa Harris-Perry’s 'Footsoldier' is Crystal Valentine, a 20-year-old Bronx native who wants to use her poetry to get New York City youth involved in politics. watch

Hair and the intersection of gender and race

02/28/15 11:40AM

With Kelly Osbourne leaving “Fashion Police” over co-host Giuliana Rancic’s remarks about Zendaya Coleman's hair, the MHP guests have a conversation about the politics of black hair. watch

Patricia Arquette's comments launch feminist debate

02/28/15 11:29AM

Melissa Harris-Perry notes that Patricia Arquette's comments after the Oscars revealed a misunderstanding of a key feminist concept – “that marginal identities like gender, race, sexual orientation and class are fundamentally intersecting.” watch

Joey Bada$$ performs at Festival D'ete De Quebec on July 5, 2014 in Quebec City, Canada. (Photo by Scott Legato/Getty)

11 reasons to celebrate black history every day

By Alicia Maule

02/28/15 11:13AM

Take a look at eleven black musicians and filmmakers who are making an impact in the world. read more

Publicity portrait of American actors Delroy Lindo and Denzel Washington in Spike's Lee's film 'Malcolm X' (Warner Brothers), 1992. (Photo by John D. Kisch/Separate Cinema Archive/Getty)

Celebrating black history: Music and movie syllabus

By Alicia Maule

02/28/15 10:58AM

Msnbc interviewed filmmakers Justin Simien, Amma Asante, Dawn Porter, Stanley Nelson, Yoruba Richen, and Lyric R. Cabral, and musicians Jean Grae, Joey Bada$$, Rapsody, Noname Gypsy, and Michael Uzowuru for a black history series. They shared some of their favorite movies, songs, and artists. Add them to your playlists. read more

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