May 28 3 Tacoma police officers plead not guilty in Black man's restraint death By Gene Johnson, Associated Press Three Washington state police officers have pleaded not guilty to charges in the restraint death of a Black man who repeatedly told them he couldn't breathe. Continue reading
May 25 Anti-racist reading drove business to Black bookstores. Owners hope that's not the end of the story By Courtney Vinopal It’s been nearly a year since Black-owned bookstores were inundated with requests for anti-racist literature. While owners appreciate the attention it brought to their businesses, they say more is needed to sustain their bottom line long-term. Continue reading
May 25 Watch 56:39 Race Matters: America After George Floyd | A PBS NewsHour Special On the one-year anniversary of George Floyd’s death, Judy Woodruff and PBS NewsHour reporters will focus on what has changed, and what hasn’t, since the outrage and protests of last summer, focusing on Minneapolis as well as several other communities… Continue watching
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