Apr 22 How racism pushed Tina Turner and other Black women artists out of America By Christina Turner There's a long history of Black women artists who have not only battled against day-to-day racism in America, but have also seen their careers struggle when they spoke out against it. Continue reading
Apr 21 Watch 3:31 What is the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act? Breaking down the bill and opposition The George Floyd Justice in Policing Act passed the Democratically-controlled House of Representatives in February, but has yet to receive a vote in the evenly-split Senate. Congressional correspondent Lisa Desjardins joins Judy Woodruff with an update on where things stand. Continue watching
Apr 21 Ohio police shoot and kill Black teenage girl moments before Chauvin verdict By Farnoush Amiri, Report for America Officials with the Columbus Division of Police released footage of the shooting just hours after it happened, a departure from protocol as the force faces immense scrutiny from the public following a series of recent high-profile police killings that have… Continue reading
Apr 20 Watch 4:36 Jubilant crowds take to the streets to celebrate guilty verdict in Chauvin trial Former Minneapolis policeman Derek Chauvin has been found guilty of murder and manslaughter. A panel of six white and six Black or multi-racial jurors convicted him on all three charges Tuesday afternoon. Floyd's death last May ignited a wave of… Continue watching
Apr 20 Watch 5:32 'Sigh of relief:' Saint Paul Mayor says Chauvin verdict a welcome sign of accountability By Amna Nawaz, Courtney Norris Amna Nawaz takes a closer look now, at how the nation, and, in particular, how African American communities across the country, are dealing with the jury's decision. Melvin Carter is the mayor of Saint Paul, Minnesota, which, along with its… Continue watching
Apr 20 Watch 2:05 George Floyd's family vows to 'keep fighting' for just policing after Chauvin verdict After a Minneapolis jury found former police officer Derek Chauvin guilty in the murder of George Floyd, President Joe Biden spoke with the Floyd family over the phone. While happy with the verdict, the family vowed to continue efforts towards… Continue watching
Apr 19 Asian-owned businesses say they're reeling from hate and violence, operating in fear By Vignesh Ramachandran Asian American businesses are dealing with the spate of hate crimes, adding to the pandemic’s already difficult economic crisis. Continue reading
Apr 16 Watch 7:46 Long excluded from country music, Black women are breaking through By Amna Nawaz, Gretchen Frazee This weekend, Mickey Guyton will become the first Black woman to co-host the Academy of Country Music Awards. She was the only Black woman to be nominated for an award this year. But as Amna Nawaz reports, a number of… Continue watching
Apr 16 Publisher won't distribute book by officer who shot Breonna Taylor By Associated Press The Louisville police officer who fired at Breonna Taylor after being shot during the deadly raid on Taylor's apartment is writing a book, but it won't be distributed as planned by publishing giant Simon & Schuster. Continue reading
Apr 15 How these Black women are reshaping country music By Gretchen Frazee The PBS NewsHour spoke with seven Black women within country music on how they're making their voices heard in the industry. Continue reading