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Joe Lamson, a Democrat on Montana's districting commission, is particularly fond of this map showing the state's legislative districts as drawn in the early 2000s. Lamson says Montana historian Harry Fritz called it, "The best map drawn in Montana since L

Montana GOP Pushes For More Redistricting Power After State Gains Congressional Seat

7:30pm May 07, 2021

by Shaylee Ragar

For the first time in decades, Montana will have more than one congressional district. After the news came, GOP lawmakers rushed a bill to set new rules for the state's districting commission.

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A Woman Protested Her Brother's Death In France — Now Police Are Suing For Defamation

4:21pm May 07, 2021

by Eleanor Beardsley

Adama Traoré was 24 when he was detained and died in police custody in France in 2016. His sister, who has been protesting the death, has been sued for defamation by the three officers involved.

National

Black Homebuyers Today Pay An Unequal Price

4:12pm May 07, 2021

After the 2008 financial crisis, mortgage backers began charging more to borrowers with lower credit scores and less wealth — a practice that disproportionately affects Black homebuyers in America.

A week of celebrating the musical corazón of Mexico.

Makes Your Heart Sing: What Mexican Regional Means To You

3:28pm May 07, 2021

by Anamaria Sayre

A breakdown of all the reasons and ways members of the Alt.Latino community hold Mexican Regional near and dear to their hearts.

National

1 Year Later, The Video Of George Floyd's Death Has Lasting Impacts

7:03am May 07, 2021

by Cheryl Corley

The video of George Floyd's death was critical evidence in the murder trial of Derek Chauvin. It's a video that may influence future trials and police training.

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Residents of Chicago's majority- Black Englewood neighborhood (shown above in 2014) have a life expectancy that's about 30 years shorter than residents of the mostly white Streeterville neighborhood.

How Systemic Racism Continues To Determine Black Health And Wealth In Chicago

5:50pm May 06, 2021

by Terry Gross

There is a 30-year gap in the life expectancies of some Black and white Chicagoans. Journalist Linda Villarosa talks about the link between racism and health outcomes and tells her own family's story.

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'TCM Reframed' Looks At Beloved Old Movies Through Modern Eyes

4:43pm May 06, 2021

Turner Classic Movies' Reframed series aims to provide context and conversation around canonical films that have been revealed as problematic by contemporary standards.

National

A Window Of Opportunity: Black Flight From Compton To The Inland Empire

4:43pm May 06, 2021

Southern California's Inland Empire served as an opportunity for Black Americans to grasp the American dream of homeownership — until they were disproportionately targeted for subprime loans.

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Sampson Levingston, of Through2Eyes, runs walking tours focusing on Indianapolis' Black neighborhoods and history.

Arts

'I Fit In Right Here': A History Buff Leads Walking Tours Of Black Indianapolis

4:17pm May 06, 2021

by Neda Ulaby

Amid the pandemic and Black Lives Matter protests, Sampson Levingston decided to bring people together by offering tours of African American neighborhoods. He's turned it into a thriving business.

A screen grab taken from body camera video provided by the Atlanta Police Department shows Rayshard Brooks (right) speaking with Garrett Rolfe (left) last June in the parking lot of a Wendy's restaurant in Atlanta.

National

Garrett Rolfe, Officer Fired In Rayshard Brooks Killing, Reinstated But Put On Leave

11:01pm May 05, 2021

by Becky Sullivan

The Atlanta Police Department moved to dismiss Rolfe the day after he shot Brooks. Rolfe will remain on administrative leave until his criminal charges are resolved, the department said.