How Black Women Athletes Paved The Way For The NBA Strike
The wildcat strike was unprecedented for the NBA — but the world of professional basketball is no stranger to protesting for Black lives.
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News Brief: Portland Shooting Suspect, Rochester Protests, Trump's Pennsylvania Visit
The suspect in a fatal shooting of a protester in Portland was killed by law enforcement. Protests against police violence continue in Rochester, N.Y. And Trump holds a Pennsylvania rally.
Rochester Officers Suspended Over Death Of Daniel Prude
The mayor of Rochester, N.Y., has ordered the immediate suspension of seven police officers over the death of Daniel Prude, a Black man who died after being restrained during his arrest in March.
How Activists Are Reacting To Recent Violent Incidents At Protests
Some activists are sitting out protests after deadly incidents around the country. Others say they are not deterred but are taking extra safety precautions.
Car Rams Into Black Lives Matter Protesters In New York City's Time Square
One video of the attack shows a dark sedan, plowing into a crowd of people standing in front of the vehicle. The car lurches through an intersection leaving a chorus of screaming people in its wake.
Claudia Rankine's 'Just Us' Is A Conversation, Not A Prescription
In her new collection, Just Us, Claudia Rankine, without telling us what to do, urges us to begin the discussions that might open pathways through this divisive and stuck moment in American history.
First Chinese-Language Production Of 'A Raisin In The Sun' Is Staged In Beijing
Lorraine Hansberry's play is about a Black family's struggle against racism in 1950s Chicago. At the Beijing People's Art Theatre, director Ying Da is working to bring that story to Chinese audiences.
Biden Meets With Jacob Blake's Family In Kenosha, Wis.
Joe Biden's trip follows President Trump's, though Trump did not meet with the family. Biden said Blake, who was shot by police, told the presidential candidate he "was not going to give up."
In Rural Oregon, Threats And Backlash Follow Racial Justice Protests
Online fights over racial justice have spilled onto the courthouse lawn in Prineville, Ore. Black Lives Matter protesters there stand off regularly with counterdemonstrators waving Trump flags.
Oklahoma Lawsuit Seeks Reparations In Connection To 1921 Tulsa Massacre
As many as 300 African American residents were slaughtered when white mobs descended on Tulsa's Greenwood district nearly a century ago. The lead plaintiff is a 105-year-old survivor of the massacre.