Media Edge

"Why I Put Myself in Danger To Tell The Stories Of Gaza" (9 minutes)

When Ameera Harouda hears the sounds of bombs or shells, she heads straight towards them. "I want to be there first because these stories should be told," says Gaza's first female "fixer," a role that allows her to guide journalists into chaotic, war zone scenarios in her home country, which she still loves despite its terrible situation. Find out what motivates Harouda to give a voice to Gaza's human suffering in this unforgettable talk.

"An Artist's Unflinching Look at Racial Violence" (4.5 minutes)

Conceptual artist Sanford Biggers uses painting, sculpture, video and performance to spark challenging conversations about the history and trauma of black America. Join him as he details two compelling works and shares the motivation behind his art. "Only through more thoughtful dialogue about history and race can we evolve as individuals and society," Biggers says.

"An Evening with Senator Marie Chappelle-Nadal" (1 hour, 43 minutes)

Missouri State Senator Marie Chappelle-Nadal, a leading voice and advocate during the community unrest in Ferguson, Missouri, spoke at St. Mark’s United Methodist Church in Sacramento last September.  The Media Edge crew recorded this event.