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
May 21 WATCH: Race Matters — America After George Floyd | A PBS NewsHour Special By News Desk 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 across the country about the lasting effects of systemic racism. Continue reading
May 18 Watch 7:17 Examining the American Medical Association’s racist history and its overdue reckoning By Yamiche Alcindor, Claire Mufson The national calls to action over racial justice have brought new awareness of past injustices in many parts of our society, including the fields of science and medicine. Yamiche Alcindor speaks to Dr. Aletha Maybank, the American Medical Association's chief… Continue watching
May 17 Watch 8:01 Should Native Americans control national parks? Examining an argument for reparations By Stephanie Sy, Alison Thoet Trekking to and through a national park is one of the joys of an American summer. As COVID restrictions lift, millions are expected to explore the great outdoors. Now, a provocative article examines the deeper history of how these parks… Continue watching
May 16 Watch 4:25 How tax laws disadvantage Black Americans but subsidize white Americans By PBS NewsHour Tax returns are calculated based on income, but a new book highlights how the tax code disproportionately impacts people of color. Dorothy Brown, professor at Emory University School of Law and author of “The Whiteness of Wealth: How the Tax… Continue watching
Apr 29 Watch 6:14 The ‘predatory marketing’ behind menthol cigarettes and how a ban could save Black lives By William Brangham The FDA announced Thursday it hopes to ban menthol in cigarettes and cigars, citing its particularly harmful impact on Black communities, to whom they were heavily marketed. William Brangham has more on the FDA's move and discusses it with Delmonte… Continue watching
Apr 28 Watch 6:31 Why this economist is ‘giddy’ about Biden’s plans to invest in low income families One of the major themes from President Joe Biden's first address to a joint session of Congress Wednesday will be plans to substantially expand programs affecting children, families and reducing poverty. Amna Nawaz dives into those proposals and the questions… Continue watching
Apr 27 This PSA traces 150 years of anti-Asian hate in America By Amna Nawaz, Joshua Barajas, Wyatt Mayes Bao Nguyen, with his platform in film and television, wants to remind -- or teach -- Americans that anti-Asian hate is ingrained in American history. Continue reading
Apr 23 3 things that led to Chauvin’s conviction, and what experts say is needed for more police accountability By Candice Norwood In the aftermath of the verdict loom familiar questions about what it means and what comes next. Continue reading
Apr 22 Watch 12:49 Examining the police shootings of Black Americans and how leadership plays a role By John Yang, Meredith Lee, Saher Khan While the guilty verdict in the murder trial of Derek Chauvin brought celebration to the streets of Minneapolis, people also came together today to mourn Daunte Wright, and demand justice for other recent police shootings involving Black Americans. John Yang… Continue watching