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Tell Us More: Twitter Education Forum

by Michel Martin

September 13, 2012 • Join Tell Me More's education conversation on Twitter today, using #npredchat.

Muses And Metaphor 2012!

by Michel Martin

March 14, 2012 • In April, Tell Me More will once again commemorate National Poetry Month with a series combining two of the program's passions: Poetry and social media. We need your help!

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Destination: Detroit

by Davar Ardalan , Amy Ta

January 31, 2012 • Tell Me More shares highlights from Tuesday's broadcast in Detroit, Mich.

BackTalk: Listeners Weigh In On Ala. Immigration Law, Controversial Artist Kreayshawn

by Amy Ta

October 28, 2011 • Tell Me More combs through listener comments about the program's recent coverage of Alabama's tough, new immigration law, and its interview with controversial rapper Kreayshawn. There are also updates to rule changes made by the NCAA.

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Girls, Guns And Grudges

by Jimi Izrael

August 26, 2011 • Jimi Izrael writes about a few films featuring girls with guns and grudges.

25 Years Later, She's Still Gotta Have "It"

by Jimi Izrael

August 12, 2011 • Jimi Izrael shares his thoughts on Spike Lee's film "She's Still Gotta Have It."

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Five Films In Philly

by Jimi Izrael

August 5, 2011 • Jimi Izrael's list of five films set in Philadelphia.

Tell Me More LIVE at NABJ

by Davar Ardalan

August 3, 2011 • Michel Martin will bring the heat when she hosts a special LIVE broadcast of Tell Me More on Friday August 5, 2011 from the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) conference in Philadelphia.

'Boyz N The Hood': 20 Years Later, Still Few Options

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'Boyz N The Hood': 20 Years Later, Still Few Options

by Jimi Izrael

July 22, 2011 • Author Jimi Izrael reflects on the film "Boys N The Hood" two decades after it was released.

Five Film Faces of Justice

by Jimi Izrael

July 8, 2011 • Tell Me More regular contributor Jimi Izrael shares his picks for films about justice.

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Films For Father's Day

by Jimi Izrael

June 17, 2011 • Author Jimi Izrael shares his movie picks for Father's Day.

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Join TMM's Summer Blend Book Club

by Amy Ta , Lena Moses-Schmitt

June 16, 2011 • This summer, Tell Me More read books exploring what it means to be multicultural and mixed race. Read along with us and join the conversation.

Lost In Translation

by Jimi Izrael

June 3, 2011 • If the early buzz over the new film trailer is any indication, the remake of The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo should be one of the most highly-anticipated movie releases of the year. TMM blogger looks back at other film remakes of note and calls out for your favorite or most-despised Hollywood remakes.

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Infidelity On The Big Screen

by Jimi Izrael

May 20, 2011 • Author Jimi Izrael lists his top five films about the perils of infidelity.

Cinema Vendettas

by Jimi Izrael

May 6, 2011 • In light of this week's news of Osama bin Laden's death, guest blogger Jimi Izrael recommends five films that offer up good revenge tales.

Our Interview With Ilyasah Shabazz

by The Editors Of 'Tell Me More'

April 25, 2011 • The editors of Tell Me More offer clarification related to the program's coverage – and, more specifically, a recent interview – focusing on a controversial new biography of the late civil rights leader Malcolm X.

Tyler Perry Vs. Spike Lee: A Debate Over Class And 'Coonery'

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Tyler Perry Vs. Spike Lee: A Debate Over Class And 'Coonery'

by Jimi Izrael

April 22, 2011 • Film director Tyler Perry recently spewed harsh words about fellow director Spike Lee. The dustup puts new focus on the two filmmakers and how their work represents the black community.

Lessons From A 'Baby-Daddy'

by Jimi Izrael

April 19, 2011 • Guest blogger Jimi Izrael is tired of the negative stereotypes associated with fathers who have children by multiple women.

Muses And Metaphor

by Michel Martin

March 31, 2011 • April is National Poetry Month and Tell Me More is celebrating by combining two of its passions: social media and poetry in a new series called Muses and Metaphor.

Taylor Gave Black Fans Lots To Talk About

by Jimi Izrael

March 23, 2011 • Elizabeth Taylor had a complicated and unique relationship with African-American audiences, says guest blogger Jimi Izrael.

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