35 Years After Wrongful Conviction, Darryl Hunt’s Legacy Of Hope Remains
With thousands of young demonstrators marching in Winston-Salem to protest the police killing of George Floyd, an older generation in Winston-Salem is looking back.
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Mayor-Elect Of Ferguson, Mo., On Where Her City Stands, After Michael Brown
Ella Jones, who will be the city's first black mayor and the first female mayor, says the city has seen widespread reforms since Brown's killing. But it still needs to "strive toward a better image."
Kente Cloth: From Royals To Graduation Ceremonies ... To Congress?
When a group of Democratic legislators donned kente cloth at the unveiling of legislation aimed at police brutality, critics weighed in. Here's a look at kente cloth — and the controversy.
As New Zealand Police Pledge To Stay Unarmed, Maori Activists Credit U.S. Protests
Even as far away as New Zealand, protesters have taken inspiration from America's movement against police abuse of people of color.
Continuing Coverage: Protests In North Carolina
Protests continue across North Carolina and around the country following the killing of George Floyd on May 25. Floyd's arrest in Minneapolis was caught on camera and he coul
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot On Her City's Response Unrest Over Police Violence
NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Lori Lightfoot, mayor of the City of Chicago, about the recent protests around racial injustice in the United States.
Being Black In America: 'We Have A Place In This World Too'
As protests continue around the country in response to several high-profile deaths of African Americans in recent weeks, black people say they are frustrated, fearful and fatigued.
How Much Do We Need The Police?
For many Americans, it goes without saying that the police help maintain public safety. But many others — especially black Americans — see the police as more of a threat than a protective force.
Study Shows Impacts Of Police Violence On Young Black Men
Peaceful protests have descended into chaos in cities across the country after the police killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis, laying bare racial tensions.