PBS NewsHour

Anger and the 'accumulated grievance' of black America

Clip: 05/29/2020 | 8m 43s  | Video has closed captioning.

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 Jr. is chair of the department of African American Studies at Princeton University, and he joins Amna Nawaz to discuss the broader context.

Aired: 05/29/20

Rating: NR

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