Triad Juneteenth Celebrations In The Shadows Of Pandemic And Police Brutality
Galveston, Texas, was the sight of a famous speech given by Civil War Union General Gordon Granger in 1865.
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George Floyd's Brother To U.N. Human Rights Council: 'I Am Asking You To Help Us'
Philonise Floyd calls for a United Nations probe into police brutality in the U.S., which is not part of the council. "I'm asking you to help him," he tells the diplomats. "I'm asking you to help me."
Law Professor On Misdemeanor Offenses And Racism In The Criminal System
The killings of George Floyd and many others all began with allegations of a minor offense. These make up 80% of criminal arrests and cases in the U.S., and disproportionately affect people of color.
As Black Photographers Document Protests, They Tell Their 'Own History In Real Time'
NPR talked to eight black photographers about documenting the protests against police brutality and systemic racism. They spoke of personal histories and of witnessing compassion for black protesters.
In Richmond, Va., Protestors Transform A Confederate Statue
In the midst of nationwide protests, activists have been covering a statute to Gen. Robert E. Lee with graffiti and posing for photos.
New York Criminalizes Use Of Chokeholds By Police
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo has approved changes that have been vehemently opposed by police unions for years — including allowing the public to access police officers' past disciplinary records.
From Trayvon Martin To George Floyd, A Dad And Son Keep Protesting For Equality
Albert and Aidan Sykes have protested against racial injustice for years. What makes this moment especially tough, says Aidan, 14, "is knowing that could have been me."
Kente Cloth: From Royals To Graduation Ceremonies ... To Congress?
When a group of Democratic legislators donned kente cloth at the unveiling of legislation aimed at police brutality, critics weighed in. Here's a look at kente cloth — and the controversy.
As New Zealand Police Pledge To Stay Unarmed, Maori Activists Credit U.S. Protests
Even as far away as New Zealand, protesters have taken inspiration from America's movement against police abuse of people of color.
U.S. Soccer Lifts Ban On Kneeling During National Anthem
"It has become clear that this policy was wrong and detracted from the important message of Black Lives Matter," U.S. Soccer said on Wednesday. The ban has been in place since February 2017.