Two-thirds of black Americans don’t trust the police to treat them equally. Most white Americans do. By Laura Santhanam
Race Matters: America in Crisis Videos Jun 03 WATCH: ‘Race Matters: America in Crisis,’ a PBS NewsHour Special By News Desk Go Deeper Jun 05 Two-thirds of black Americans don’t trust the police to treat them equally. Most white Americans do. By Laura Santhanam Jun 05 5 ways to approach racial equity at work By Courtney Vinopal Jun 05 What to read, listen to and watch to learn about institutional racism By Bella Isaacs-Thomas Sep 27, 2025 “Race Matters: America in Crisis, A PBS NewsHour Special” will premiere on PBS stations nationwide on Friday, June 5, 2020, from 9 to 10 p.m. ET. “Race Matters: America in Crisis” will focus on the frustration pouring out onto American streets, and outrage about police brutality. It will also explore America’s deep systemic racial disparities in education, the criminal justice system, the economy and health care, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. The program will also include grassroots voices from around the country and roundtable conversations with thought leaders, newsmakers and experts.
Jun 05 Two-thirds of black Americans don’t trust the police to treat them equally. Most white Americans do. By Laura Santhanam