Richmond To Remove Confederate Statues From Historic Avenue
NPR's Scott Simon talks with historian Julian Hayter of the University of Richmond about plans from elected officials to remove 5 confederate statues.
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Weekend Protests Against Police Violence Continue Nationwide
Protests are scheduled nationwide, including in Washington, D.C., where the Department of Defense announced it will send back 1,600 active duty soldiers who were on standby on bases near the capital.
Amid Pandemic And Protests, American Businesses Grapple With The Future
After a devastating pandemic, skyrocketing unemployment, and civil unrest against police brutality, America's businesses wonder: where to go from here?
On Dying Alone: 'Behind Every COVID-19 Case, There Is A Story'
The unconscious man was a Beatles fan, his sister said. When she couldn't be with him in his final ICU hours she asked Dr. Daniel Colón Hidalgo to play music and say the words she wanted him to hear.
Judge Grants Order Limiting Use Of Tear Gas, Projectiles At Denver Protests
The order is in response to a complaint filed against the City of Denver that alleges the police department's use of such weapons violated citzens' First and Fourth Amendment rights.
NFL On Kneeling Players' Protests: 'We Were Wrong,' Commissioner Says
Commissioner Roger Goodell speaks after calls for the NFL to take a strong stand amid nationwide protests, but the league's statement makes no reference to Colin Kaepernick.
Minneapolis Agrees To Ban Chokeholds And Neck Restraints By Police
The agreement between the city and state human rights authorities promises several reforms. It comes after the state opened a civil rights investigation into the city's police department.
Residents Look Toward Rebuilding a Damaged Minneapolis
Calm has mostly returned to the streets of Minneapolis after almost two weeks of protests over George Floyd's death. Now, residents are taking stock of the physical damage left by looters.
Why One Black Man Decided To March
One protester in New York City said George Floyd's death moved him to action. "As a black person, I've actually been relatively passive."
D.C. Renames A Road And Paints 'Black Lives Matter' Road Banner Near The White House
Washington, D.C., Mayor Muriel Bowser has commissioned a huge road banner in bold yellow paint that says Black Lives Matter and stretches over two blocks near the White House.