President's Weekly Address: This Labor Day, Let's Talk About the Minimum Wage

08/30/2014

In this week's address, the president wished Americans a happy Labor Day weekend, highlighted the important economic progress we've made and reaffirmed his commitment to accelerate our progress and ensure that our growing economy fuels a strong middle class.

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02:31

Meet Captain Ronald Johnson: Policing Ferguson With Pride and Honor

Captain of the Missouri State Highway Patrol talks about listening to Ferguson residents and how Michael Brown will inspire change.
08/18/2014
01:18

Michael Brown Family Lawyer: Video Release Was a 'Smack in the Face'

Anthony Gray talks to BET.com about how the family felt after surveillance was released from the day their son was killed.
08/19/2014
02:49

Murphy Lee: It's Time for a Change in Ferguson

Rapper speaks about racial disparities in the St. Louis suburb and his P.E.A.C.E. organization.
08/19/2014
00:50

Mike Brown's Parents Break Their Silence

Keke Palmer has a very candid talk with the parents of Mike Brown. Tune-in to watch the BET Special: Justice for Ferguson: The Shooting of Michael Brown. Friday, August 22 at 7P/6C.
08/20/2014
08:30

Canfield Drive: Searching for Justice in Ferguson

BET.com offers a thorough look at the city where Michael Brown was killed.
08/21/2014
02:01

Nelly: "There's No Punishment Being Handed Out"

Entertainer Nelly and rapper Ali talk with Dr. Lamont Hill about how to solve the issue happening in Ferguson and around the country. Tune in to the Justice for Ferguson: The Shooting of Michael Brown special on BET, Friday, August 22 at 7P/6C.
08/22/2014
03:09

Mo'Ne Davis: 'You Can Do Anything a Boy Can Do'

The Little League World Series breakout star talks girl power, celebrity shout outs and staying on her game.
08/22/2014
03:15

President's Weekly Address: The Export-Import Bank

In this week's address, the president highlighted the progress made towards rebuilding our economy, including the creation of nearly 10 million new private sector jobs in the past 53 months and the rise in the number of American exports to an all-time high.
08/23/2014
05:05

"Are You the Next Michael Brown?"

Police shootings of unarmed Black men are more common than you may think. Is your neighborhood the next Ferguson?
08/25/2014
04:35

Michael Brown Shooting: Should Obama Do More?

Facing pressure from the Black community, the president weighs what to do about the Ferguson uprisings.
08/26/2014
04:17

President's Weekly Address: This Labor Day, Let's Talk About the Minimum Wage

In this week's address, the president wished Americans a happy Labor Day weekend, highlighted the important economic progress we've made and reaffirmed his commitment to accelerate our progress and ensure that our growing economy fuels a strong middle class.
08/30/2014
03:25

Is Protesting Effective?

BET.com hits the streets of NYC to see what people really think about protests in the Black community.
09/02/2014
04:35

The Michael Brown Shooting: Tribute to Ferguson Protesters

The residents of Ferguson, Missouri will go down in history as modern-day freedom fighters. Rapper NaVon Smith and Rev. Lennox Yearwood pay tribute.
09/04/2014
01:56

Home Remedies: The Amazing Attributes of Avocados

Ghylian Bell explains the advantages the body receives by including avocados in your diet and demonstrates helpful exercises.
09/05/2014
02:50

How 9/11 Affected the American Muslim Community

Two Muslims reflect on the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks on the anniversary of the tragedy.
09/11/2014
02:20

Forgotten Four Trailer

The untold story of the first Black players to integrate pro football.
09/15/2014
04:10

President's Weekly Address: We Will Degrade and Destroy ISIL

In this week's address, the President reiterated his comprehensive and sustained counter-terrorism strategy to degrade and ultimately destroy the terrorist group ISIL.
09/15/2014
03:28

President's Weekly Address: The World Is United in the Fight Against ISIL

In this week's address, the President thanked Congress for its strong bipartisan support for efforts to train and equip Syrian opposition forces to fight ISIL.
09/20/2014
02:58

Ntozake Shange Talks 'For Colored Girls' 40th Anniversary

Twenty artists commemorate Ntozake Shange's famous text 'for colored girls who considered suicide/when the rainbow is enuf' 40th anniversary by creating visual art.
09/23/2014
04:11

Obama Attacks Sexual Assaults on College Campuses

The White House is launching a new approach to make our nation's campuses safer for students.
09/25/2014
02:30

Civil Rights Groups Want Justice in Police-Related Deaths

The families of Black men killed by police teamed up with civil rights groups to demand a full federal investigation into the killings.
09/26/2014
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