Assistant Professor of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Morehouse School of Medicine

With Pope Francis extending priests the power to grant forgiveness for abortion, we FEATURE Hedwige "Didi" Saint Louis, M.D., MPH. Dr. Didi, who did her oby/gyn training at St Vincent Catholic Medical Center, consults women on personal health and in various stages of mothering. She created Healthy Mommy, Happy Baby so moms of color would have access to credible information addressing the issues unique to them. Her experience as a private practitioner and public health advocate has shown her how critical the early stages of motherhood are for setting a firm foundation for mom and child, as well as for the entire family. Media includes: Essence Magazine, The Grio, Jennifer Keitt Show KISS 104 FM, BlackandMarriedWithKids.com, CincoMom.com.

Executive Director

To discuss the steps that President-elect Donald Trump will need to take to avoid conflicts of interest and charges of nepotism, we FEATURE Danielle Brian. Danielle has been the Executive Director of the Project On Government Oversight (POGO). She frequently testifies before Congress and regularly meets with Members of Congress and officials at the White House and federal agencies to discuss how to achieve a more effective, accountable, open, and ethical federal government. Media includes: ABC, NBC, CBS, Fox News, Washington Post, New York Times, Los Angeles Times, Chicago Tribune, USA TODAY and National Public Radio.

Scholar, writer, podcaster, and visual artist

Law enforcement has fired water cannons at activists protesting the Dakota Access Pipeline despite freezing temperatures. To discuss, we FEATURE Adrienne Jacqueline Keene. Adrienne is a Native scholar, writer, and blogger and is passionate about reframing how the world sees contemporary Native cultures. She is the creator and author of Native Appropriations, a blog discussing cultural appropriation and stereotypes of Native peoples in fashion, film, music, and other forms of pop culture. She is currently an Assistant Professor of American and Ethnic Studies at Brown University. She is very interested in the way Native peoples are using social and new media to challenge misrepresentations and present counter-narratives that showcase true Native cultures and identities. Media includes: The New York Times, NPR, CNN, Time, Washington Post.

President; Performer, Writer, Musician, Speaker

With Thanksgiving coming up this week, we FEATURE Joy Harjo. Joy was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma and is a member of the Mvskoke Nation. She has released four award-winning CD's of original music and won a Native American Music Award (NAMMY) for Best Female Artist of the Year. She is at work on a new show, commissioned by the Public Theater: We Were There When Jazz Was Invented, a musical story that proves southeastern indigenous tribes are part of the origins of American music. She was a tenured professor at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign. Media includes: HBO's Def Poetry Jam, venues in every major U.S. city and internationally.