Sep 23 Family of Keith Scott, Charlotte protesters call for police to release the videos of his killing By Joshua Barajas After privately viewing two videos of his killing, the family of Keith Lamont Scott — a man who was fatally shot this week by a police officer in Charlotte, North Carolina — said the footage ought to be released to… Continue reading
Sep 22 Watch 7:48 Soldiers stand in Charlotte’s streets amid police shooting protests By PBS News Hour Charlotte, North Carolina, has been reeling from the shooting death of Keith Scott by police. The governor called a state of emergency after a peaceful protest turned violent. A black protester was critically wounded, for which many are blaming the… Continue watching
Sep 22 Watch 2:08 Trump offers take on Charlotte protests as retired diplomats slam him as ‘entirely unqualified’ By PBS News Hour Donald Trump commented on the unrest in Charlotte, saying protests would most hurt African-American residents. He also touted his law-and-order agenda as a benefit to black Americans. Also, 75 retired U.S. diplomats wrote a letter saying Trump is “entirely unqualified… Continue watching
Sep 22 Watch 10:17 The state of safety and civil rights progress for black Americans today By PBS News Hour Charlotte and Tulsa are the most recent in a long list of cities that have mourned and protested deadly police shootings against black Americans. Gwen Ifill speaks with author and activist Andre Perry, Rashad Robinson, executive director of Color of… Continue watching
Sep 22 WATCH: Charlotte police chief says video doesn’t show Keith Scott pointing gun By News Desk North Carolina Governor Pat McCrory declared a state of emergency late Wednesday after violence erupted during a police brutality protests in Charlotte, leaving one person critically shot and four law enforcement officers, the Associated Press reported Thursday. Continue reading
Sep 21 Watch 2:31 In Charlotte, protests and call for a boycott after a police shooting By PBS News Hour Protests boiled over in Charlotte, North Carolina, within hours of the fatal shooting of 43-year-old Keith Lamont Scott. His sister said he was unarmed, but the officers say he did have a gun. William Brangham reports on the ensuing turmoil. Continue watching
Sep 21 Watch 5:51 Charlotte mayor promises police shooting investigation of ‘highest integrity’ By PBS News Hour The city of Charlotte, North Carolina, is on edge in the wake of a police shooting of Keith Lamont Scott and the violent protests that followed overnight. Judy Woodruff speaks with Mayor Jennifer Roberts about unrest in the community and… Continue watching
Sep 21 Watch 2:55 Candidates weigh in on race and policing after new shootings By PBS News Hour Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton weighed in on news of recent deadly police shootings in Oklahoma and North Carolina. John Yang reports on their reactions, plus a look at new fundraising numbers. WARNING: This segment includes language that may be… Continue watching
Sep 21 Charlotte police chief says Keith Lamont Scott was armed when he was fatally shot By Joshua Barajas After a night of unrest over Tuesday's fatal police shooting of Keith Lamont Scott in Charlotte, North Carolina, the city's police chief said the 43-year-old black man was armed when officers approached him. Continue reading
Aug 21 In North Carolina, audience shrinking for Trump’s message By Thomas Beaumont, Associated Press Hillary Clinton "owes the state of North Carolina a very big apology," Donald Trump thundered during a rally in North Carolina. Continue reading