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Split image showing portraits of four people: Joshua Renfroe, Kuukua Eshun, Aja Monet, and Mike Abrantie

Diasporic Reflections: Four Black Creatives Making Art Tinged With Legacy

Joshua Renfroe, Kuukua Eshun, Aja Monet, and Mike Abrantie tell MTV News about purpose and perspective in Black communities worldwide
02/28/2023

The Morehouse College Students Walking In Martin Luther King Jr.'s Footsteps

Four scholars reflect on the spirit of activism and justice that shaped one of history's greatest civil rights leaders
01/17/2022

Meet The Five Young 2021 MTV EMA Generation Change Award Recipients

These activists fighting for LGBTQ+ change will be honored at the event on November 14
11/12/2021

Wave Of Anti-Trans Bills May Cost 45,000 Youth Gender-Affirming Health Care

Arkansas has already signed a law targeting minors. Nine more states are considering it
04/15/2021

What Martin Luther King Jr. Taught His Son About Protest

Martin Luther King III shares crucial life lessons from the iconic civil rights leader he called 'Dad'
01/18/2021

Dr. Anthony Fauci Answers Your COVID-19 Vaccine Questions: 'You Can Have An Informed Choice'

'A vaccine is good for you as an individual, but it's also good if you want to completely crush this outbreak,' he tells MTV News
12/03/2020

Election Anxiety Is Not Fake News. Here's How To Manage It

We turned to the pros to share tips for prioritizing your mental health during — and after — a tumultuous election cycle
11/02/2020

Mark Kassen And Chris Evans Want To Make Every Important Issue A Starting Point

Kassen, who co-founded the civic engagement platform, tells MTV News how 'our goal is to help people have conversations around these issues'
10/30/2020

Trump Describes COVID-19 As A 'Blessing.' These Young People Have Felt Its Toll

Donald Trump tweeted that Americans should not be 'afraid of COVID.' Young Americans respond about the real toll of the coronavirus.
10/08/2020

Trump Tests Positive For Coronavirus. What Does That Mean For The Future Of His Campaign?

After downplaying the severity of the pandemic, the result leaves the future of his presidential campaign uncertain
10/02/2020

For Young Journalists Covering The Trump Era, A Reckoning — And New Hope

Five intrepid reporters on what the past four years have cost them
09/30/2020