In Florida, Schools Under Pressure To Get Rid Of Police Officers
The demands by student activists face what could be an insurmountable obstacle: security fears in the aftermath of the Parkland shooting.
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Portland, Ore., Mayor Bans Police Use Of Tear Gas At Protests
"We need something different and we need it now," Mayor Ted Wheeler says as he orders his city's police to halt use of CS gas, one of the most common forms of tear gas.
Many Black People Say Police Killings Aren't 'Going To Be Fixed Overnight'
Many Black Americans who spoke to NPR said while they don't believe this current movement will change everything today, they hope it will help lead to change in generations to come.
Rochester Mayor Promises Police Reforms After Protests Over Daniel Prude's Death
Mayor Lovely Warren vows to move some mental health services funds away from police. Daniel Prude died a week after officers pinned him on the ground, responding to a mental health crisis call.
Suspect In Fatal Shooting Of Portland Right-Wing Protester Killed By Law Enforcement
Michael Reinoehl's death came as VICE News aired an interview in which he said he shot a Patriot Prayer supporter in what he believed was self-defense.
Outgoing Seattle Police Chief Felt 'Destined To Fail' After Cuts And Public Backlash
On her last day on the job, Carmen Best, the city's first Black woman police chief, reflected on nationwide demonstrations against police violence and her own department's handling of recent protests.
As Nation Reckons With Race, Poll Finds White Americans Least Engaged
The NPR/Ipsos poll also found wide gaps in support for demands that racial justice advocates are making.
Black Activist Burnout: 'You Can't Do This Work If You're Running On Empty'
National attention on the fight for racial justice may wane, but many protesters are still staging rallies and marches. How do they fight the system while combating their own burnout?
Seattle Police Chief On Proposed Budget Cuts And Calls For Reforms
The Seattle City Council supports a 50% cut to the police budget. Police Chief Carmen Best says that would be a "reckless maneuver" right now and says many reforms are already underway.
Essential Workers Hold Walkouts And Protests In National 'Strike For Black Lives'
Front-line workers in several U.S. cities walked off their jobs and took to the streets to demand racial and economic justice.