Jun 01 Watch 7:54 What’s happening at protests in Minneapolis, Los Angeles and Atlanta Demonstrations that began in Minneapolis after the death of George Floyd in police custody on Memorial Day have spread to dozens of cities across the U.S. over the weekend, and thousands of protesters have been arrested. Amna Nawaz talks to… Continue watching
Jun 01 Watch 8:21 A sheriff and a former mayor on hearing protesters while maintaining peace Peaceful protests around the U.S. continue Monday night, but there will likely also be charged confrontations and more looting and destruction. How can law enforcement defuse these fraught situations and minimize violence while acknowledging protesters’ voices? Judy Woodruff talks to… Continue watching
Jun 01 Watch 7:32 Minneapolis’ long history of policing black and white communities differently By Fred de Sam Lazaro, Sam Lane, Mike Fritz The problems with criminal justice in Minnesota’s Twin Cities extend beyond the George Floyd case. Of the 100 largest metro areas in the country, Minneapolis’ income gap between black and white families is the second largest, at nearly $50,000, and… Continue watching
Jun 01 In Minneapolis, protests over George Floyd’s death ‘a long time coming’ By Daniel Bush In interviews around Minneapolis, residents say protests are the only option. Continue reading
Jun 01 LISTEN: Trump tells governors they are ‘weak,’ urges crackdown on protests Trump spoke to governors on a video teleconference that also included law enforcement and national security officials, telling the state leaders they “have to get much tougher."… Continue reading
May 31 Watch 15:21 One Minnesota mayor on why communities need ‘deep soul searching’ after George Floyd’s death By PBS NewsHour Managing the lawful and peaceful protests that are continuing in Minnesota’s Twin Cities while preparing for the possibility of more violence is the job of state and local authorities. St. Paul, Minnesota Mayor Melvin Carter joins Hari Sreenivasan to discuss… Continue watching
May 31 ‘We’re sick of it’: Anger over police killings shatters U.S. By Stephen Groves and Tim Sullivan, Associated Press The scale of the protests, extending to nearly every part of the country and unfolding on a single night, seemed to rival the historic demonstrations of the civil rights and Vietnam eras. And by Sunday morning, the outrage had spread… Continue reading
May 29 Watch 10:31 As Minneapolis reels, protests over Floyd’s death spread nationwide Minneapolis is bracing for a possible fourth consecutive night of violent protest. Outrage has gripped the city -- and the country -- since the Monday death of George Floyd at the hands of city police. On Friday, the white police… Continue watching
May 29 Watch 8:43 How response to George Floyd’s death reflects ‘accumulated grievance’ of Black America In the days since the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis police custody, there have been peaceful protests, violent clashes and persistent calls for justice. But there is a long history behind this particular shocking event. Professor Eddie S. Glaude… Continue watching
May 29 Protesters set fire to Minneapolis police precinct as Trump attacks uprising on Twitter By Tim Sullivan, Amy Forliti, Associated Press Late Thursday, President Donald Trump tweeted “Just spoke to Governor Tim Walz and told him that the Military is with him all the way. Any difficulty and we will assume control but, when the looting starts, the shooting starts,” he… Continue reading