Rochester, N.Y., Police Chief La'Ron Singletary Resigns
"The entire Rochester Police Department command staff has announced their retirement," Mayor Lovely A. Warren said Tuesday.
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Group Of Senators Wants To Posthumously Award The Medal Of Honor To A Black Man
A group of U.S. senators wants to posthumously award the Medal of Honor to a Black serviceman who took part in the D-Day landings in France during World War II.
In 'Woke,' Cartoonist Keith Knight Drew From A Real-Life 'Wake-Up Call'
The Hulu comedy follows Keef, a cartoonist (based on Knight) who doesn't want to fill his comic strips with racial justice issues. But a run-in with the police changes Keef's perspective.
Louisville Selects Black Woman As City's Interim Police Chief
Yvette Gentry retired from the Louisville Metro Police Department in 2014. She takes over a department facing national scrutiny following the shooting death of Breonna Taylor in March.
Many Black People Say Police Killings Aren't 'Going To Be Fixed Overnight'
Many Black Americans who spoke to NPR said while they don't believe this current movement will change everything today, they hope it will help lead to change in generations to come.
'I'm On Edge': Portland Area Braces For Opposing Rallies On Labor Day
"We're out here and we need to be, but I'm tired and I'm on edge," a left-wing demonstrator said on Sunday evening. "I'm also terrified," she added, noting rising tensions between the opposing groups.
Reporter's Notebook: Covering New York's Racial Justice Protests
While tear gas and rage get most of the attention in the demonstrations, there are also tender and hopeful moments — including singing, poetry, and talk of healing — taking place.
Farm Workers Face Double Threat: Wildfire Smoke And COVID-19
Farm workers in California are facing the double health threat of working during the coronavirus pandemic and fire season. Wildfire smoke often makes the air quality dangerous for harvesting produce.
'Cuties' Calls Out The Hypersexualization Of Young Girls - And Gets Criticized
The new French film, Cuties, is about an 11-year old Senegalese Muslim girl growing up in Paris and struggling with the contradictions between her strict upbringing and the demands of social media.
Jacob Blake Shares Bedside Video From Hospital: 'Every 24 Hours There's Pain'
Blake spoke about recovery and community from his hospital bed after being shot seven times by police in Kenosha, Wis. last month.