Jun 13 Watch 4:35 As protests continue, black women activists are leading again By PBS NewsHour The nationwide protests set off by the killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis, Minnesota, are being led by a new generation of young activists, many of them black women. Hari Sreenivasan spoke with Keisha Blain, an associate professor of history… Continue watching
Jun 13 Protests in Trump country test his hold in rural white areas By Thomas Beaumont, Associated Press The protest movement over black injustice has quickly spread deep into predominantly white, small-town America, notably throughout parts of the country that delivered the presidency for Donald Trump. Continue reading
Jun 13 More global protests emerge over racism, police actions By Sylvia Hui, Ed White, Associated Press Tensions were high in cities around the globe, nearly three weeks after George Floyd, a black man, died after a white Minneapolis police officer pressed a knee to his neck. Continue reading
Jun 12 Watch 12:36 Shields and Brooks on Americans' changing views of policing Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks join Judy Woodruff to discuss the latest news, including the impact of widespread protests on American society and politics, what makes members of Generation-Z different from their predecessors and… Continue watching
Jun 12 What's in the Justice in Policing Act? By Yamiche Alcindor Lawmakers on Capitol Hill, led by the Congressional Black Caucus, are hoping the demonstrations happening on the streets will yield changes to the law. Continue reading
Jun 12 Why chronic stress and COVID-19 are a 'perfect storm' for the health of Black Americans By Laura Santhanam For months, the world has sat on edge while the COVID-19 pandemic disrupts life and takes lives, with no end in sight. In recent months, numerous killings of black Americans prompted passionate, sometimes volatile protests. Those pains are fresh, but… Continue reading
Jun 11 Watch 6:10 Outrage over George Floyd catalyzes movements for racial justice abroad By Nick Schifrin, Layla Quran The killing of George Floyd has led to racial reckonings far beyond the U.S. In France, protesters point to incidents of police violence against black people and complain the government hasn’t done enough to address systemic racism. Activists in the… Continue watching
Jun 11 What is the 'defund the police' movement? 5 questions answered By Courtney Vinopal As protests over police violence and racism continue in the wake of George Floyd's death, there have been growing calls to defund the police. But what exactly does that mean?… Continue reading
Jun 11 WATCH: Congressional Black Caucus holds forum on police accountability By Courtney Vinopal The Congressional Black Caucus will hold a forum on police accountability June 11 amid growing calls to reform policing systems throughout the United States. Continue reading
Jun 10 Watch 9:36 On Capitol Hill, George Floyd's brother appeals for changes to policing The national outcry to end racial injustice in the U.S. has expanded from protests in the streets to appeals on Capitol Hill. Philonise Floyd, George Floyd's younger brother, headlined a Wednesday hearing before the House Judiciary Committee, which is working… Continue watching