Who Owns 'Boogaloo'?
Long known as a fusion of Latin and soul sounds, boogaloo has been co-opted by right wing extremists as code for civil war. But fans of the music won't let the boogaloo die.
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Philando Castile's Uncle On Bridging The Gap Between The Public And Police
After his nephew was killed by police in 2016, Clarence Castile became a St. Paul, Minn., reserve police officer to understand the divisions. He speaks with NPR's Scott Simon about the experience.
Minneapolis NAACP President On Why A City Ablaze Is 'A Long Time Coming'
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Leslie Redmond, president of the Minneapolis NAACP, about the events that have taken place there over the past week.
Minnesota To Deploy Record Guard Force To Contain Unrest Over Death Of George Floyd
Gov. Tim Walz is fully mobilizing the state's National Guard — "an action that has never been taken in [the Guard's] 164-year history" — to prepare for a fifth night of protests.
Yale Law Professor Discusses National Unrest Following Deaths Of 2 African Americans
Scott Simon speaks to Professor Stephen Carter about protests that have taken place this week in various U.S. cities.
The Latest Updates From Minneapolis As Protests For George Floyd Continue
Protests that started in Minneapolis have spread across the nation, as anger boils over the death of George Floyd.
Minnesota Attorney General On George Floyd Case, Protests
NPR's Scott Simon speaks to Attorney General Keith Ellison about the death of George Floyd, the resulting protests and the arrest of the former officer on a murder charge.
As Protests For George Floyd Continue Nationwide, All Eyes Are On How Police Respond
Images of a burning precinct in Minneapolis raised questions about police tactics during unrest. When emotions are running high, law enforcement has to decide when to stay — and when to go.
Protests Spread Nationwide On Fourth Night After Minneapolis Death Of George Floyd
In most cases the demonstrations began peacefully, but as the day unfolded and night fell, they became increasingly violent.
Why U.S. Needs Black Lives Matter Movement Today
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Keeanga-Yamahtta Taylor, assistant professor of African-American Studies at Princeton University, about the protests around the U.S. sparked by George Floyd's death.