Agents for Change Nov 25 Watch 7:48 Six months after George Floyd’s death, what has changed in Minneapolis? Six months ago, George Floyd was killed under the knee of a Minneapolis police officer, triggering protests and spasms of property destruction in cities across America. The Minneapolis Police Department is now facing calls for its abolition while struggling with…
Nation Oct 27 Watch 3:08 Another deadly police shooting of a Black man sparks Philadelphia protests The fatal shooting of a Black man by police in Philadelphia on Monday afternoon sparked large protests overnight. Walter Wallace Jr., whose family said he suffered from mental health issues, brandished a knife at officers Monday, refusing to obey their… By John Yang, Frank Carlson
World Oct 12 Watch 8:12 Indigenous peoples echo Black Lives Matter’s call for justice This year, U.S. protests over police brutality and violence against Black Americans have led to a prominent national conversation on racism. Indigenous peoples in Canada, Australia and New Zealand have leveraged the momentum both to show solidarity and to bring… By Amna Nawaz, Maea Lenei Buhre
Nation Aug 25 Watch 4:08 Public outcry in Kenosha over Jacob Blake shooting turns violent after dark U.S. cities continue to struggle with policing, physical force and public outrage. In Wisconsin, Gov. Tony Evers declared a state of emergency due to violence in Kenosha, where police shot Jacob Blake over the weekend. Blake, who is Black, is…
Jul 25 Federal agents use tear gas to clear Portland protest By Gillian Flaccus, Associated Press Thousands of protesters gathered outside the federal courthouse in Portland, Oregon, into the early hours Saturday, shooting fireworks at the building as plumes of tear gas dispensed by U.S. agents, lingered above. Continue reading
Jul 17 Watch 4:28 Presence, tactics of federal agents in Portland, Oregon, prompt questions and criticism State and local leaders in Portland, Oregon, are calling for the departure of federal agents sent in response to protests. Their presence and tactics -- including deploying tear gas, driving unmarked vans and wearing military-style gear -- have raised questions… Continue watching