Protest

2:55pm Jan 12, 2021

Politics & Government Politics & Government

Amid Growing Security Concerns, NCGA Police Say Little On Preparation Measures

by Eddie Garcia

The North Carolina General Assembly is back in session Wednesday and security concerns are growing, especially after a rioting mob of supporters of President Donald Trump broke in

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11:20pm Jan 07, 2021

National National Politics & Government

Protests In White And Black, And The Different Response Of Law Enforcement

by Brakkton Booker

Police yielded to the almost entirely white mob of pro-Trump insurrectionists as they stormed the Capitol. Protesters for racial justice see a contrast with how their demonstrations were policed.
Michael Ciaglo / Getty Images

10:42am Sep 24, 2020

National National

Breonna Taylor Update: Denver Police Detain Man After Car Plows Through Protest Area

by Bill Chappell

The protesters were starting to disband near the Colorado state Capitol. Some of them blocked the vehicle before it abruptly sped away.
Brian Mann / NPR

10:17am Sep 22, 2020

National National

Black Protest Leaders To White Allies: 'It's Our Turn To Lead Our Own Fight'

As Black Lives Matter protests spread across the country, a lot of white people joined in to help the cause. In many cities Black leaders are being deliberate about the roles "white allies" play.
12:30am Sep 09, 2020

Politics & Government Politics & Government

Anti-Trump Demonstrators Protest The President's Campaign Stop In Winston-Salem

by David Ford

On Tuesday, President Donald Trump made a campaign stop at Winston-Salem’s Smith Reynolds Airport where he was greeted by thousands of supporters.

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6:03pm Aug 24, 2020

Politics & Government Politics & Government

Several Arrests Precede Charlotte's Share Of RNC

by Associated Press
10:11am Aug 17, 2020

Politics & Government Politics & Government

Crowd Protests Outside US Postmaster's Greensboro Home Over Weekend

by Associated Press Paul Garber
11:09pm Jul 23, 2020

Race Race

Publix Fires Five Black Employees Over Local BLM Protests

by David Ford

Publix Super Markets has fired five of its African American employees in response to their participation in Black Lives Matter protests in Winston-Salem at the end of June.

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4:07pm Jul 21, 2020

Politics & Government Politics & Government

Civil Rights Museum Program Ties America's Beginnings To Current Protests

by David Ford

This weekend, the International Civil Rights Center & Museum in Greensboro will hold a virtual program on the American Revolution.

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Brynn Anderson / AP

12:51pm Jun 11, 2020

National National Politics & Government

Trayvon Martin's Mother, Sybrina Fulton, Qualifies To Run For Office In Florida

by Brakkton Booker

Sybrina Fulton announced this week that she has qualified to run for a county commissioner's seat in South Florida. Her 17-year-old son Trayvon Martin was shot dead in 2012.
Katherine Frey / The Washington Post via Getty Images

4:31pm Jun 10, 2020

National National Health & Safety

Protesting? Here's How To Help Keep Your Family Safe From COVID-19 When You Go Home

by Maria Godoy

Crowded protests carry a risk of coronavirus transmission. But for some, showing up is nonnegotiable. Here's guidance to keep loved ones safe from the risk you might bring the virus home.
Apu Gomes / AFP via Getty Images

7:00am Jun 07, 2020

National National Science Health & Safety

Beyond Protests: 5 More Ways To Channel Anger Into Action To Fight Racism

by Allison Aubrey

Social justice advocates and psychologists point to a range of strategies to promote racial justice, including using your creative energy and talents. Political engagement and self-care help, too.