Police Brutality
Police Reform On Paper Only Is Meaningless. We Need True Justice
If complaints against police languish, then police reform is an empty promise, write Sophia Hall and Iván Espinoza-Madrigal.
How Black Lives Matter Is Moving Forward In Seattle, Cleveland, Mississippi
Here & Now checks in with three Black Lives Matter leaders from around the country.
Black Leaders In Massachusetts Call On State Legislature To Pass Police Reform Bill
The Massachusetts House and Senate have approved separate versions of the bill, but have yet to hammer out a final compromise.
Evoking Breonna Taylor, Gov. Baker Urges Quick Action On Police Reform Bill
Policing reform bills in both the Massachusetts House and Senate have been tied up in a conference committee for almost two months.
As School Reopens, Don’t Forget The Hidden Victims Of Police Violence: Children
Black youth who witness police violence, even through online media, often express elevated symptoms of depression and post-traumatic stress disorder, write three childhood health experts.
Support WBUR
Sociologist Michael Sierra-Arévalo On Why Police Expect Danger And How It Drives Brutality
Police officers are taught to expect danger on the job. Sociologist Michael Sierra-Arévalo says that expectation might be a root cause of police brutality.
Don't Think Racism Is Baked Into Our Culture? Just Look At BU's Beloved Mascot, Rhett The Terrier
How did a progressive-thinking northern university end up with a mascot named for a character from one of the most successful pro-Confederate, and racist, romances in American culture?
Police Training In America: How Can We Fix A Broken System?
The Atlanta police officer who shot Rayshard Brooks had just completed a course in de-escalation. Why was his instinct to shoot?
America's Call For A Modern-Day Civil Rights Movement
The call for a modern-day civil rights movement. We talk to two scholars of history about the need for change and healing.
Protests For Racial Justice: Community Organizers Share Stories From The Ground
Protests over racism and police brutality continue to grip the country. We hear the stories of organizers on the ground.
'Show You Care': A Conversation With Kareem Abdul-Jabbar About Racism In America
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar joins us to talk about race, America and the George Floyd protests.
What The George Floyd Protests Reveal About Policing In The U.S.
Protests erupt against police brutality and use of force. In many cities, police are responding with even more force. We look at what it means about policing in America.
Death Of George Floyd: A Long History Of Racism And Policing In America
The historic forces behind the death of George Floyd.
Minnesota Gov. Says State AG Keith Ellison Will Lead Prosecutions Related To George Floyd Death
Walz's decision to have Attorney General Keith Ellison take the lead comes after requests from activists, some City Council members and a civil rights group, who said putting Ellison on...
Semi-Trailer Drives Through Crowd Of Protesters On Minneapolis Highway, No One Hurt
The Minnesota State Patrol says in a tweet that the the driver was apparently trying to provoke protesters and was arrested.
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar On American Values
NBA all-time great Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and his call to heal this angry, divided country.
After Dallas, Alton Sterling, Philando Castile — The Latest Research On Potential Police Bias
"Every societal failing, we put it off on the cops to solve," said Dallas Police Chief David Brown at a news conference Monday.
Michael Brown’s Mother On Her Son's Life, Death
Michael Brown’s death in Ferguson by a white police officer set off a nation-wide debate on racial justice. His mother is now speaking out. She joins us. Plus, a closer...
2015: The Year In The News
We look back on 2015. Same -sex marriage. ISIS. Campus protests. A campaign like no other. The big news issues of 2015, and where they’re headed.
Chicago Protests Push Police Chief Out Of Office
The Chicago Police Superintendent is pushed out of office, and protests in the Windy City continue.