Aug 29 UN Committee condemns U.S. for racial disparity, police brutality By Charles Pulliam-Moore African Americans across the country, the CERD explained in a press conference, bear a disproportionate amount of the burden associated with economic and social disparity. Continue reading
Jun 24 Watch 50 years later, ‘Freedom Summer’ leaders recall pivotal fight against discrimination By PBS News Hour A new documentary “Freedom Summer” looks back to the deeply segregated Mississippi of 1964, and the young people who came from around the country to lend a hand in the struggle against racism. For a look back at the moment,… Continue watching
May 30 Watch Record-setting bid for L.A. Clippers may offer bounce for other NBA teams By PBS News Hour Former Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer has agreed to pay a record $2 billion to buy the Los Angeles Clippers from Shelly Sterling, wife of disgraced owner Donald Sterling, who was banned from the league for making racist comments. The deal… Continue watching
May 28 Watch From rough beginnings, respected writer and activist Maya Angelou made a remarkable journey By PBS News Hour Maya Angelou, one of the most respected cultural figures of her generation, has died at the age of 86. Her debut memoir, “I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings,” made her one of the first bestselling African-American female authors. Jeffrey… Continue watching
Apr 29 Watch Will ban on Donald Sterling lead to greater changes in the NBA? By PBS News Hour The National Basketball Association took its toughest stance ever against a team owner when it banned Los Angeles Clippers’ Donald Sterling as punishment for racist remarks. Gwen Ifill talks to William Rhoden of The New York Times and Charles Pierce… Continue watching
Apr 29 Watch Will ban on Donald Sterling lead to greater changes in the NBA? By PBS News Hour Continue watching
Apr 29 NBA commissioner: Donald Sterling banned for life By Talia Mindich NBA commissioner Adam Silver is scheduled to speak at 2 p.m. Tuesday regarding racist comments attributed to Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling. Continue reading
Apr 28 Watch Will the NBA send a strong message to Donald Sterling for racist remarks? By PBS News Hour Racist comments attributed to Donald Sterling, the owner of the Los Angeles Clippers basketball team, have left NBA owners and players scrambling to determine the best course of action. Judy Woodruff gets analysis from Michael McCann of Sports Illustrated and… Continue watching
Apr 09 Watch Marian Anderson’s inspiring performance in the face of intolerance echoes 75 years later By PBS News Hour Continue watching
Mar 21 Watch Department of Education finds pattern of inequality by race in public schools By PBS News Hour Continue watching