D.C. Police Officer On Why He Took A Knee With Protesters
NPR's Sarah McCammon speaks with Carlton Wilhoit, a Washington, D.C., police officer who recently knelt with protesters.
Race
What It's Like To Be Black In America: I'm 'Angry And Tired'
As part of NPR's special series, "America Reckons with Racial Injustice," listeners from across the country share their personal experience of being Black in America.
Black Retired Major General On Facing Racism In The Military
NPR's Sarah McCammon talks to retired Maj. Gen. Dana Pittard about President Trump's threats to mobilize the armed forces against protesters and his personal experience with racism in the military.
The Importance Of Small Town Protests Against Police Violence
NPR's Sarah McCammon talks to Buzzfeed's Anne Helen Petersen about how small towns across the country are hosting their own protests against police brutality and racial inequality.
'Breathe, Pray, Meditate': Born From Resistance, Black Churches Now Leading In Crises
Black America today is facing not just one crisis, but a convergence. African Americans have been hit harder by the virus and job losses. And there's systemic racism and discrimination.
President Trump Tests 'Law And Order' Rhetoric Amid Protests For Racial Justice
The use of force against peaceful protesters in Washington, DC continues to dominate political conversations, as the President's military advisors try to distance themselves from his rhetoric.
Protesters, Activists Discuss Ongoing Protests Against Police Violence
We hear a round-up of sounds from yesterday's demonstrations around the country, sparked by the the May 25th killing of George Floyd by police in Minneapolis.
Young Activists Find Their Voice Organizing Protests For Racial Justice In D.C.
Thousands of people across the country are calling for justice for George Floyd's death this week. We talk to some of the people organizing the movement in Washington, DC.
D.C. Protests Against Police Violence Draw Massive Crowds
We check in on what happened Saturday with protests against racism and police brutality.
Amid Pandemic, Protest Related Looting Hits Chicago Residents Hard
The looting that followed the George Floyd protests devastated some Chicago neighborhoods and parts of other cities, leaving residents there even more desperate for basic services during the pandemic.