May 25 Watch 16:46 A year after Floyd’s death, activists in Minneapolis seek end to ‘status quo’ racism One year ago today, George Floyd's murder by former policeman Derek Chauvin in Minneapolis shocked the country, but those within the community, particularly Black residents, say it was inevitable. They point to a history of racist policies and political gridlock… Continue watching
May 25 Watch 11:18 In St. Louis, changing a history of violence ‘has to be grassroots’ but can’t end there By Yamiche Alcindor, Frank Carlson, Rachel Wellford After Michael Brown Jr., an unarmed Black teen, was killed by police in Ferguson, Missouri, months of protests and calls for police reform followed. While no officer was charged in Brown's case, the city and surrounding cities like St. Louis,… Continue watching
May 25 Watch 11:34 Louisville’s Black residents won’t ‘go back to sleep’ after Breonna Taylor’s death Louisville police killed Breonna Taylor during an execution of a "no-knock warrant" in her home. No one was charged for her death, but it changed the lives of the city's residents, spurring vast protests and calls to action. Despite some… Continue watching
May 25 Watch 13:34 What it will take to reform policing, according to 3 experts Judy Woodruff discusses the history and trends of policing in America — and what reform should look like — with DeRay Mckesson, co-founder of Campaign Zero, Margaret Huang, president and CEO of the Southern Poverty Law Center and Georgetown University… Continue watching
May 25 Watch 7:22 Looking back at a year-long racial reckoning since George Floyd’s killing Around the country Tuesday, Americans marked the anniversary of George Floyd's death. Members of Floyd's family met with President Joe Biden and other lawmakers privately to mark the day, and have taken a lead role in efforts towards police reform. Continue watching
May 25 Watch 6:48 Rep. Bass on holding police accountable through the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act Before speaking with President Joe Biden at the White House today, George Floyd's family met with House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and California Rep. Karen Bass. Bass is the House Democrats' lead negotiator on a police reform bill named after Floyd. Continue watching
May 25 Watch 8:44 Examining efforts toward police reform in Minneapolis amid crime spike Voters in Minneapolis will be asked to approve a measure in November that could dismantle the police department, which is also the subject of an investigation by the Justice Department, and fold it into a department of public safety. But… Continue watching
May 25 Race Matters — America After George Floyd By PBS News Hour One year after the police killing of George Floyd, where does America go from here? in the special “Race Matters: America after George Floyd,” PBS NewsHour anchor and managing editor Judy Woodruff and our reporters talk to people and experts… Continue reading
May 25 Racial bias trainings surged after George Floyd’s death. A year later, experts are still waiting for ‘bold’ change By Candice Norwood Several professionals expressed skepticism that such efforts will lead to long-lasting change as clients resist committing to the long-term and often uncomfortable work. Continue reading
May 25 How Americans are reacting to George Floyd’s death one year later By Dan Cooney, Jaywon Choe, Sam Lane, Leah Nagy, Rachel Wellford, Julia Griffin PBS NewsHour reporters and producers traveled in recent months to places that have been flashpoints in the fight for racial equity. Hear from the people they interviewed and what they learned. Continue reading