What Systemic Racism Means And The Way It Harms Communities
NPR's Noel King speaks with Ijeoma Oluo, author of So You Want To Talk About Race, about systemic racism. What is it, and how does it affect people day to day?
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Mississippi Governor Signs Law Removing Confederate Design From State Flag
The retired flag, which dates to 1894, includes the Confederate battle flag. A commission will propose a new flag, and voters will consider it in November.
'Villages-News' On President Trump Retweeting Video Of A Man Yelling 'White Power'
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Villages-News editor Meta Minton about the outlet's video, in which a Florida Trump supporter shouts "white power." President Trump retweeted the video Sunday.
Former Atlanta Police Officer Who Fatally Shot Rayshard Brooks Appears In Court
Garrett Rolfe, who is charged with felony murder in the death of Rayshard Brooks at a Wendy's in Atlanta, is expected to ask the judge to be released from jail on bond while his case is pending.
Colorado Police Officers Under Investigation Over Photos At Elijah McClain Memorial
The photos surface after an officer with the Aurora Police Department reported them to the internal affairs unit. Officers in the photos have since been placed on administrative leave with pay.
'Rough Translation': The Controversial Dutch Character Black Pete
A Dutch holiday character named Black Pete, who is usually portrayed in blackface, gets new scrutiny following Black Lives Matter protests in the Netherlands.
As Palmdale Grapples With A Hanging Death, Locals Recall The Area's Racist History
Neo-Nazis and skinhead groups have been a constant threat, and for years L.A. County officials — in collusion with sheriff's deputies — have discriminated against Black people in Section 8 housing.
Federal Court In Wisconsin Upholds Voting Restrictions Favored By Republicans
An appeals court found in favor of limits on early voting and restored a requirement that residents must live in a district for 28 days, instead of 10 days, to be eligible to vote there.
Mississippi Black Lawmaker On Taking Down The Flag: A Symbol Of 'Hate And Not Love'
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Mississippi state Sen. Derrick Simmons, a Democrat, after lawmakers in that state voted on Sunday to remove the Confederate battle emblem from the state flag.
'Dungeons & Dragons' Tries To Banish Racist Stereotypes
The classic role-playing game Dungeons and Dragons has announced changes aimed at correcting racist in-game descriptions — including altering how some mythical races are deemed monstrous and evil.