Nation May 21 How George Floyd’s image became an icon for artists and helped communities mourn Next week marks the anniversary of George Floyd's killing in Minneapolis. His death at the hands of police touched off global protests and a worldwide artistic response. Special correspondent Fred de Sam Lazaro reports from Minneapolis for our series, "Race…
Nation May 19 How colorism haunts dark-skinned immigrant communities The death of George Floyd last year has shone a spotlight on what it means to be Black, and especially, to be dark-skinned in America. Special correspondent Fred de Sam Lazaro has our report from Minnesota, home to a growing…
Arts May 13 The artist behind a George Floyd mural reflects on how it became a ‘ubiquitous icon’ Peyton Scott Russell's black-and-white mural of George Floyd's face became an iconic image amid the protests against racial injustice. The artist talks about how the large artwork came together and his mixed feelings about the global attention the mural received.
World May 06 Indian doctors in the US have deep ties to India. Here’s how they’re helping from afar As India suffers through a devastating surge in COVID-19 infections, the 4.2 million members of the Indian diaspora in the U.S. are stricken with panic, pain and grief. Many are volunteering to help. Special correspondent Fred de Sam Lazaro reports…
Nation Apr 15 Derek Chauvin refuses to testify as murder trial heads into closing arguments The trial of former police officer Derek Chauvin, who is charged with murder in the death of George Floyd last May, is nearing its conclusion. The trial is being watched closely all around the country and internationally. The defense finished…
Nation Apr 13 Minnesota on edge following the police killing of Daunte Wright The death of George Floyd and the trial of former police officer Derek Chauvin has kept the state of Minnesota in the national spotlight. Now the death of Daunte Wright near Minneapolis has led to new protests and opened long-standing…
Nation Apr 12 George Floyd’s brother remembers him as a caring ‘leader’ in Chauvin trial testimony In the Derek Chauvin trial Monday, prosecutors wrapped up their case, with jurors hearing testimony from George Floyd's brother about Floyd's character, and his role as a "leader" in the family. Special correspondent Fred De Sam Lazaro reports.
Nation Apr 09 Medical examiner doubles down on original autopsy finding, labels Floyd’s death a homicide Friday was a closely watched day in the trial of Derek Chauvin, the former police officer charged with the murder of George Floyd. It featured key testimony about what led to Floyd's death from medical examiner Dr. Andrew Baker, who…
Nation Apr 09 Meat-packing plants were the earliest COVID hotspots, but vaccinating workers isn’t easy Workers in meatpacking factories and livestock farms that supply them are among the hardest hit by COVID-19. Nationwide, at least 50,000 meatpackers have been infected and some 250 lost their lives. But things may finally be looking better for them.
Nation Apr 08 Floyd died from lack of oxygen, not drugs, medical expert testifies Prosecutors began the ninth day of the Derek Chauvin trial with testimony from pulmonologist Dr. Martin Tobin. After showing prepared illustrations and photos of the events, Tobin concluded that Chauvin’s knee on George Floyd’s neck caused narrowing of the hypopharynx…