Higher Learning with Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay Ye’s Apology, Latest Death in Minneapolis, and Aldis Hodge and Ben Watkins on ‘Cross’
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Jan 27, 2026 
Aldis Hodge, actor playing Alex Cross, talks Season 2 and character growth. Ben Watkins, showrunner of Cross, explains creative choices and season structure. They explore race, policing, representation, and storytelling risks. Short, sharp takes on pressure, audience reaction, and what's next for the series.
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Public Apology Framed As Mental-Health Explanation
- Kanye West's Wall Street Journal apology frames his antisemitic actions as tied to untreated bipolar disorder and a 25-year-old injury.
- Van and Rachel say acknowledgment of illness matters but undoing cultural damage requires sustained accountability and action.
Cultural Perch Demands Protection
- Van argues Black culture made Kanye a titan then expected protection, so his turn toward fascist-adjacent figures felt like a betrayal.
- He says reclaiming trust will require Kanye to consistently demonstrate solidarity and undo harm, not just personal healing.
Citizen Documentation Counters Official Lies
- Video evidence of Alex Prady's killing undermines official narratives and prevents easy laundering of the incident.
- Rachel and Van stress documentation empowers communities and exposes false law-enforcement claims.
