'We're Not Racist': French Police Say They're Being Unfairly Criticized
Earlier this week, police gathered in front of precincts across France and threw down their handcuffs in a symbolic gesture.
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Trump Says He 'Generally' Opposes Police Chokeholds, Stops Short of Supporting Ban
Police use of chokeholds has come under renewed scrutiny in recent weeks following the death of George Floyd, a black man who was killed by a white police officer.
Entertainment Companies Express Solidarity With Black Lives Matter
Big streaming services are highlighting TV shows and movies about black life and dropping movies like Gone With The Wind in support of Black Lives Matter.
NASCAR Top Circuit Driver Comments On Company's Decision To Ban Confederate Flag
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Bubba Wallace, the only black NASCAR top circuit driver, about NASCAR banning the Confederate flag.
Confederate Monuments: The History Of Controversial Symbols
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with columnist Michael Paul Williams of the Richmond Times-Dispatch about the city's history and a battle with Confederate monuments.
How Hollywood Landscape Changed For Black Creatives Over Time
Regina Hicks has been a TV producer for over two decades, producing and writing for black-led shows. NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with her about the changing landscape for black creatives in Hollywood.
Jesus Was Divisive: A Black Pastor's Message To White Christians
Nationwide protests are forcing many Americans to think about race in new ways. A black pastor in one of Christianity's whitest denominations is asking his congregants to take an especially hard look.
How Taking A Stand For Justice Can Threaten The Careers Of Black Athletes
Howard Bryant, author of The Heritage, discusses the history of social protest among African American athletes, including Jackie Robinson and Muhammad Ali. Originally broadcast Jan. 13, 2018.
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."
At Dallas Event, Trump Outlines 4-Point Plan To Address 'Disparities'
President Trump presented the broad strokes of how he intends to address racial disparity — a plan that he says will provide more support to police, and address economic, health and education issues.