Symbols vs. substance in the racism debate
The MHP panel—Jelani Cobb, Ari Berman, Brittney Cooper and Bomani Jones—discuss how outrage about racially-charged language can often distract from structural racism and the policies and actions that disproportionately harm people of color.
Looking at actions over words with racism
The MHP table talks about how sexism as well as race factor into the Donald Sterling scandal and the importance of looking at actions over words with considering racism.
Donald Sterling as a real estate mogul
Melissa Harris-Perry details the years of alleged housing discrimination by Donald Sterling that attracted multiple lawsuits from tenants, housing advocates and the federal Department of Justice.
Scrutinizing Sterling’s past actions
The MHP panel discusses the settlement won by the Justice Department in their claims of housing discrimination by Donald Sterling.
May 3, 2014