The History Of Policing And Race In The U.S. Are Deeply Intertwined
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with professor Keisha Blain about the history of policing in the United States.
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What It's Like Inside The 'Autonomous Zone' Near A Seattle Police Precinct
Protesters in Seattle have set up an "autonomous zone" outside a police precinct after officers largely vacated the area.
Memphis Police Union Head Responds To Calls For Reform
NPR's Scott Simon talks with Michael Williams, head of the Memphis police union, about race relations between the force, its leaders, and its community amid nationwide calls for changes to policing.
Protesters Cite Discrimination In Call For Minneapolis Police Union Head To Step Down
Amid growing calls to disband the Minneapolis Police Department, there are also calls to oust the head of the police union, Bob Kroll.
What Happens When Officers Blow The Whistle On Police Misconduct
NPR's Michel Martin speaks to Chicago police Sgt. Isaac Lambert and former Chicago officer Lorenzo Davis about the consequences they faced speaking out against fellow officers and police misconduct.
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.
To Combat Disparities, Black Churches In Dallas Offer Coronavirus Testing
African Americans are hard hit by COVID-19, but in some Texas cities, it's not easy to get a test in minority neighborhoods. An effort by local churches aims to fix this.
Will This Be The Moment Of Reckoning On Race That Lasts?
Statues and flags may not do physical harm to anyone or suppress anyone's vote. But they meant something to the people who put them up, and they have meaning for people who see them today.
Trump Reschedules Tulsa Campaign Rally 'Out Of Respect' For Juneteenth
The president had faced fierce criticism for scheduling the event on the holiday commemorating the effective end of slavery, in a city that was home to a horrific incident of racial violence in 1921.
Week In Sports: NFL Will Recognize Juneteenth Holiday
NPR's Scott Simon speaks to ESPN senior writer Howard Bryant about the NFL's response to a shift in the culture over racial injustice and NASCAR's banning of the Confederate flag.