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Nashville To African-Americans: Join Your Police Department!

11:48am August 23, 2014

by Emily Siner

In the wake of the protests in Ferguson, law enforcement officials around the country are trying to figure out how to lay the groundwork for peaceful collaborations between police and citizens.

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Police arrest a demonstrator protesting the killing of teenager Michael Brown in Ferguson, Mo.

National

Who Are The Protesters Getting Arrested In Ferguson?

8:04am August 22, 2014

by Jason Rosenbaum

The violence at night in Ferguson, Mo., has calmed down for now. However, more than 160 people have been arrested since the protests began. Police records offer a sense of who they are.

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Chicago's All-Black Little League Team Enhances City's Image

7:48pm August 20, 2014

by Cheryl Corley

An all African-American Little League team from Chicago is drawing lots of attention and making a big impression. It's been 31 years since an all-black team made it into the league's World Series.

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National

Tensions Reignite In Ferguson Between Police, Protesters

8:05am August 16, 2014

Michael Brown, a teen shot to death by a police officer last week, is to be buried on Saturday. NPR's Cheryl Corley is in Ferguson, Mo., where the shooting occurred and days of unrest followed.

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Politics & Government

Left And Right Unite In Criticizing Ferguson Police Response

9:50pm August 15, 2014

by Scott Horsley

A shift in police tactics helped ensure protests stayed peaceful in Ferguson, Mo. Critics on both sides of the aisle say the response earlier in the week was heavy-handed and contributed to violence.

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N.C. Sheriff Terry Johnson On Trial For Racial Profiling

7:36am August 15, 2014

by Jessica Jones

Justice Department officials say Alamance County Sheriff Terry Johnson illegally targeted Latino drivers and detained people without probable cause. Johnson's attorneys say the charges are baseless.

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In Hashtag Protest, 'Black Twitter' Shows Its Strength

9:14pm August 13, 2014

by Laura Sydell

Following the shooting of an unarmed black teen, the hashtag #IfTheyGunnedMeDown caught fire on Twitter. The response demonstrated the scope of what's informally known as Black Twitter.

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Marion Cotillard stars in The Immigrant, director James Gray's film about a Polish woman's experience after she disembarks at Ellis Island.

National

Arrivals And Departures: Films Explore The Immigrant Experience

8:55am August 01, 2014

by Bilal Qureshi

The Immigrant and Zinda Bhaag are idea-driven films that delve into the global arc of migration from different corners of the world.

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On Wednesday, Lifetime premiered BAPs, a reality show that follows "an exclusive, privileged and affluent group of African American friends from St. Louis who self-identify as 'BAPs' — Black American Princesses and Princes."

Arts

Hoping To Reach A Wider Audience, Lifetime Breaks Out Of Familiar Formula

5:19am July 29, 2014

by Priska Neely

Lifetime's general manager says the channel is trying to reflect "the true breadth" of America. It recently launched a reality show called BAPs — which stands for "Black American Prince or Princess."

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Sports

At Washington's Training Camp, Fans Are Split On Name Change

4:16pm July 26, 2014

by Hansi Lo Wang

Weeks after the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office deemed the Washington Redskins' name offensive to Native Americans, some football fans continue to support the team's name.

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