Jun 16 Calls for de-escalation training grow after Atlanta shooting By Kate Brumback, R.J. Rico, Associated Press The deaths of George Floyd in Minneapolis and Rayshard Brooks in Atlanta in the span of less than three weeks have led to a push in the U.S. for more training of police officers in how to de-escalate tense situations… Continue reading
Jun 15 Watch 4:56 Atlanta erupts in protest after another black man dies at the hands of police By William Brangham Atlanta has become the new epicenter of a growing campaign for racial justice. Thousands of protesters marched there after the fatal police shooting of Rayshard Brooks on Friday night. Meanwhile, pressure continues to build in Minneapolis for the city to… Continue watching
Jun 15 WATCH: Family of Rayshard Brooks pleads for justice and change after Atlanta killing By Russ Bynum, Kate Brumback, Associated Press The family of a black man killed in a scuffle with Atlanta police outside a fast food drive-through is pleading for nonviolent protests and policy changes to end future deaths in police custody. Continue reading
Jun 14 Atlanta shooting, statues new focal points for protests By Russ Bynum, Ed White, Associated Press A makeshift memorial popped up Sunday at a fast-food restaurant where a black man was fatally shot by a white Atlanta police officer, one of the latest deaths of black men that have ignited a new wave of anti-racism protests… Continue reading
Jun 02 6 Atlanta officers charged after students pulled from car By Kate Brumback, Associated Press Six Atlanta police officers have been charged after a dramatic video showed authorities pulling two young people from a car and shooting them with stun guns during protests over the death of George Floyd. Continue reading
Jun 01 Watch 7:54 What's happening at protests in Minneapolis, Los Angeles and Atlanta Demonstrations that began in Minneapolis after the death of George Floyd in police custody on Memorial Day have spread to dozens of cities across the U.S. over the weekend, and thousands of protesters have been arrested. Amna Nawaz talks to… Continue watching
May 30 Louisville PD apologizes for targeting news crew at protest By Associated Press A police officer was seen on camera firing what appeared to be pepper balls at a news crew during a live television broadcast of the second night of Louisville protests, prompting an apology from the Louisville Metro Police Department. Continue reading
Nov 27 Watch 3:34 Adrienne C. Moore's Brief But Spectacular take on the characters in her life Adrienne C. Moore is an actress best known for her role in the Netflix TV series “Orange is the New Black.” During her first theater performance, she immediately noticed the way the show affected the audience emotionally. Moore opens up… Continue watching
Nov 20 Watch 3:27 Which 2020 Democrats will face increased scrutiny in 5th debate The fifth debate among candidates for the 2020 Democratic presidential nomination is taking place Wednesday night in Atlanta. Since the most recent previous debate, the top tier of candidates has remained largely consistent -- but Pete Buttigieg has experienced a… Continue watching
Nov 04 Legal decisions and a racist robocall in Georgia gov. race By Bill Barrow, Ben Nadler, Associated Press A robocall apparently from a white supremacist group is injecting racism directly into the Georgia race for governor, which has already been fraught with a race-laden debate over ballot access and voter suppression. Continue reading