'Black-ish' Star Yara Shahidi, An Unofficial Ambassador For Gen Z
Yara Shahidi is not all like the character she plays on ABC's Black-ish. But the actor and her character have hit a lot of the same milestones at the same time.
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In 2016, Violence Pervaded Policing On Both Ends Of The Gun
Officers were targeted and killed by gunmen, while police shootings spurred protests nationwide and prompted law enforcement agencies to take a hard look at use-of-force policies.
Minn. Police Officer Who Killed Philando Castile Is Charged With Manslaughter
The Ramsey County attorney said the use of deadly force by Officer Jeronimo Yanez in July was not justified.
Outside Attorney Joining Prosecutors On Philando Castile Shooting Case
Ramsey County Attorney John Choi says he won't step aside but will incorporate a "special prosecutor" into his team. Castile was shot and killed by a police officer during a traffic stop July 6.
A Letter From Young Asian-Americans To Their Families About Black Lives Matter
Shereen Marisol Meraji and Kat Chow talk to young people who crowd-sourced an open letter to their loved ones, asking them to care about police violence against black Americans.
Who Is Delrawn Small? Why Some Police Shootings Get Little Media Attention
Some police shooting victims like Alton Sterling and Philando Castile become national symbols. Their faces are splashed across the media, and their names become hashtags. So why are others forgotten?
46 Stops: On 'The Driving Life And Death Of Philando Castile'
Gene Demby talks with NPR's Cheryl Corley and Eyder Peralta, who reported on Philando Castile's encounters with local police — 46 of them — before he was killed during a traffic stop.
'Bias Remains:' A Week Of Strong Words On Race
Days of devastating events rooted in the tension between African-Americans and police prompt political leaders to speak frankly about bigotry and what they think should be done to stop it.
Here's What Some Twin Cities Residents Say About Philando Castile's Killing
People who live near the site of the shooting recall tension over race and policing long before officer Jeronimo Yanez killed Philando Castile.
Police Shootings Of Black Men Aren't Special. And That's What's So Sad
After a week of violence and death, Youth Radio's Soraya Shockley ponders how to move forward despite the sadness and anger.