Protests Against Police Brutality
WBUR's coverage of the anti-police brutality protests in America in the wake of the killing of George Floyd.
Journalism Professor: Stop Showing Violent Police Videos
Professor Allissa Richardson argues for a moratorium on the public airing of videos showing the deaths of Black people at the hands of police.
Professor Imani Perry Looks At Police Violence Through Lens Of History
The professor of African American Studies at Princeton brings a historical perspective to today's police violence against Black Americans.
Police Killings Decreased In Cities That Saw Black Lives Matter Protests, Study Finds
There's up to a 20% difference between cities that saw Black Lives Matter protests from 2014 to 2019 to those that didn't, the study finds.
George Floyd Murder Trial Begins: What's Changed Since Floyd's Death?
Jury selection begins Monday in the murder trial of Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer who is accused of kneeling on the neck of George Floyd during a police...
More States Propose Legislation To Criminalize Protests
Civil rights lawyer Nora Benavidez discusses a growing number of states where lawmakers are passing or proposing laws to criminalize protest activity.
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Walter Wallace Jr.'s Death Raises Questions About Police Response To Mental Health Crises
Protests continued in Philadelphia Tuesday night following the police killing of Walter Wallace Jr. on Monday.
After Breonna Taylor, How The Fight Against Racial Injustice Moves Forward
Author and historian Ibram X. Kendi talks about what's next in the fight for justice for Black Americans.
Philadelphia Musicians Respond To America's Racial Reckoning
The killings of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor and the subsequent demonstrations have led some musicians to create protest songs.
1 Person Dead In Portland Amid Clashes Between Trump Supporters And Counterprotesters
Mostly peaceful protests in Portland, Oregon, this summer have been marked by high-profile conflicts.
Games Canceled As Athletes Step Up To Protest Jacob Blake Shooting
Three MLB games were postponed on Wednesday as players across the sports landscape reacted in the wake of police shooting Jacob Blake.
Protests Over Shooting Of Jacob Blake Turn Deadly In Kenosha, Wisconsin
Two people were shot and killed and a third injured at the protests Tuesday night.
Calls For Racial Justice Spur Demand For Greater Economic Equity In Seattle
A movement to stop gentrification and spur economic development in Seattle's historically Black neighborhood is gaining momentum.
Protests Continue In Kenosha, Wis., After Jacob Blake Shooting
Protests continue in Kenosha, Wisconsin, as demonstrators call for justice in the police shooting of Jacob Blake, a Black man.
Wisconsin Police Shooting Of Jacob Blake Sparks Protests
Details are now emerging regarding the shooting of 29-year-old Jacob Blake, a Black man who was shot in the back by police on Sunday in Kenosha, Wisconsin.
Seattle Police Chief Announces Retirement After Budget Cuts, Protests
Seattle Police Chief Carmen Best's retirement announcement comes after protests in Seattle against police brutality and the city council vote to reduce Best's salary and shrink the police department.
AfroLatinos In Puerto Rico Face Similar Racial Inequities As Continental US
Protests for racial equity sparked by the death of George Floyd resonated deeply in Puerto Rico.
Black Violinists Play In Remembrance Of Elijah McClain
Black musicians and protesters have gathered at violin vigils across the country for Elijah McClain, a 23-year-old Black man who died in police custody.
'Wall Of Moms' Organizer Calls On Fellow Suburban Mothers, People In Power To Fight For Black Lives
The "Wall of Moms" has garnered attention and support for their pleas to protect Portland's youth and turning protest slogans into lullabies.
Former Police Officer Recounts Firing After She Stopped Fellow Cop's Chokehold
Cariol Horne was fired from the Buffalo Police Department after she intervened to stop a white police officer who had placed a chokehold on a Black suspect.
Thousands Of Union Workers Strike For Black Lives
Workers in nearly 200 cities join the Strike for Black Lives on Monday.