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: Maria Manuela Goyanes and Nikki Giovanni.

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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 <a href="https://bnc.tv/how-to-watch/" rel="noopener">https://bnc.tv/how-to-watch/</a> for information on where to find the Black News Channel.

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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.

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 <a href="https://bnc.tv/how-to-watch/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://bnc.tv/how-to-watch/</a> for information on where to find the Black News Channel.

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