Institutions nationwide are recognizing a unique urgency, with dozens now rushing to chronicle and contextualize American history.
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Majority of Americans support police protests, poll finds
A new poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research finds that a majority of Americans say they approve of recent protests around the country
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A guide to some of the special Juneteenth programming available on TV and streaming platforms
Networks and studios announced they are offering free or special programming highlighting stories by black artists and/or about black characters.
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Amy Klobuchar withdraws from VP consideration, urges Biden to pick a woman of color
Klobuchar’s record as a former prosecutor in Minnesota has recently come under renewed scrutiny from black activists.
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Maine Voices: Despite no ‘coach,’ Team America learning to recognize, tend to racism’s wounds
Taking a knee during a peaceful Portland protest echoes a respectful ritual from youth soccer games.
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Atlanta police call out sick to protest charges in shooting
Prosecutors brought felony murder and other charges against Garrett Rolfe, a white officer who shot Rayshard Brooks after the 27-year-old black man grabbed a Taser during a struggle and ran, firing it at the officer.
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Black man killed by California deputies is brother of man found hanging last week
The half-brother of Robert Fuller, a 24-year-old black man found hanging from a tree in Southern California last week, was fatally shot Wednesday evening, officials say.
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Atlanta police call out in protest, but the force says it’s managing
Atlanta’s police department says it can still protect the city even though officers are calling out to protest a member of the force being charges with murder for shooting a man in the back.
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Senate GOP looks to avoid election year debate over military bases named for Confederate leaders
Few GOP senators have aligned themselves with Trump’s hard-line approach, but they have also been careful not to directly challenge the president.
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As racism protests roil U.S., Florida revisits a disturbing episode
A white mob brought violence and fire to a tiny Florida citrus town in 1920 after a black man showed up at the polls to vote.