Jun 08 Watch 4:10 2 weeks after George Floyd's death, Americans are still protesting Protests continue over police violence against black Americans -- and there are mounting calls for significant changes in U.S. law enforcement. Congressional Democrats have proposed a list of sweeping reforms, but some activists want more. Meanwhile, in Houston, people gathered… Continue watching
Jun 05 Race Matters: America in Crisis By Vanessa Dennis “Race Matters: America in Crisis, A PBS NewsHour Special” will premiere on PBS stations nationwide on Friday, June 5, 2020, from 9 to 10 p.m. ET. “Race Matters: America in Crisis” will focus on the frustration pouring out onto American… Continue reading
Jun 05 What to read, listen to and watch to learn about institutional racism By Bella Isaacs-Thomas The myriad consequences of institutional racism is a matter of national conversation and reflection. This list is just a starting point. Continue reading
Jun 05 WATCH: NYC Mayor de Blasio says protests are largely peaceful, curfew will continue By Associated Press The latest night of protests in New York over the death of George Floyd was largely peaceful, Mayor Bill de Blasio said Friday, while promising further reform of a police department that has faced criticism for the harsh tactics used… Continue reading
Jun 05 5 ways to approach racial equity at work By Courtney Vinopal Recent events, sparked by the death of George Floyd on May 25, have pushed race in America to the forefront of the conversation. But for many, discussions about race and the reality of living in America as a black person… Continue reading
Jun 04 Watch 2:46 How the coronavirus crisis offers a glimpse of what poor, black communities 'feel every day' Long lines to enter stores. Anxiety about finding food on the shelves. Boarded up businesses and barren streets. Journalist and author Dawn Turner says this pandemic has afforded everyone the chance to understand what people who live in poor communities… Continue watching
Jun 04 WATCH: DC Mayor Muriel Bowser holds news conference amid protests By Associated Press Washington, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser will hold a news conference June to speak about ongoing protests in the city following the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis policy custody. Continue reading
Jun 04 WATCH: George Floyd remembered at memorial service in Minneapolis By Nomaan Merchant, Amy Forliti, Tim Sullivan, Associated Press The memorial services to honor George Floyd are extraordinary: three cities over six days, with a chance for mourners to pay their respects in the communities where he was born, grew up, and died. Continue reading
Jun 04 WATCH: Prosecutors describe racist slur as Ahmaud Arbery lay dying By Russ Bynum, Associated Press Three men who were charged with murder months after the fatal shooting of Ahmaud Arbery appeared Thursday by a video link from jail for their probable cause hearing following a week of angry protests in the U.S. over law enforcement… Continue reading
Jun 03 Watch 8:40 The critical role white parents play in shaping racism -- and eradicating it By Charlayne Hunter-Gault, Jason Kane Structural racism is now sharing the American cultural spotlight with COVID-19. While solutions to racial disparities in police treatment, health care and education will likely require policy changes, some experts say decisions at the family and individual levels matter just… Continue watching