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African American Mayor Mike Elliott poses in a dark gray suit

Brooklyn Center mayor on Chauvin trial: Black people can no longer tolerate ‘a state of terror’

Mayor Mike Elliott talks to Marco Werman about how his childhood in Liberia prepared him for this leadership moment — as his city grapples with the killing of Daunte Wright, and braces for the verdict in the case of George Floyd's death.

Brooklyn Center mayor on Chauvin trial: Black people can no longer tolerate ‘a state of terror’
Derek Chauvin in gray suit hold microphone as he speaks, while sitting next to his lawyer

Prosecutor: Chauvin 'had to know' George Floyd's life was in danger

Prosecutor: Chauvin 'had to know' George Floyd's life was in danger
A Brazilian navy soldier patrols Copacabana beach in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, July 30, 2017

A year after the Rio Olympics, gunfights continue and troops patrol the streets

A year after the Rio Olympics, gunfights continue and troops patrol the streets
A supporter of Black Lives Matter at a protest in London.

Black Lives Matter UK says climate change is racist

Black Lives Matter UK says climate change is racist
An aerial view of freeway, with rows of police and protesters in front of an off-ramp

Leaders of this protest against police violence gave unusual instructions: Form a circle around people of color.

Leaders of this protest against police violence gave unusual instructions: Form a circle around people of color.
People light candles on the ground

Born with two strikes? These Somali Muslims in Minnesota find a home with Black Lives Matter

It isn't easy being Muslim and black in Minnesota, where there have been two police killings of black men in less than a year. But Somali immigrants are finding power in joining with their African American neighbors.

Born with two strikes? These Somali Muslims in Minnesota find a home with Black Lives Matter
Assa Traoré and the family's lawyer Frédéric Zajac, spoke to the press and supporters three days after the death of her brother, Adama Traoré, in police custody.

In France, there's a call for a Black Lives Matter movement

People in France are protesting the death of a young black man in police custody. As they channel the US Black Lives Matter movement, they're also challenging France's "colorblind" norms.

In France, there's a call for a Black Lives Matter movement
Portrait of a guy, next to a tree

Mainstream comic? Hari Kondabolu is changing the definition.

And what’s so great about being mainstream anyway?

Mainstream comic? Hari Kondabolu is changing the definition.
woman protester against police shooting

When it comes to police shootings, the US doesn't look like a developed nation

Fatal police shootings happen much, much more in the US than in other developed countries.

When it comes to police shootings, the US doesn't look like a developed nation
Macklemore

Macklemore quoted me on 'White Privilege II.' That song showed me what an unruly mess we’re in.

A Seattle music writer, quoted in Macklemore’s controversial new song, appreciates how it speaks to young white people — but wishes it had gone further.

Macklemore quoted me on 'White Privilege II.' That song showed me what an unruly mess we’re in.

Wearable Artwork Makes Noise Against Racism

The artist and dancer Nick Cave addresses racism and brutality in America by making wearable sculptures.

Wearable Artwork Makes Noise Against Racism
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In one of his final interviews, Julian Bond explained the animus toward Obama

In April, Bond minced no words in explaining the antipathy of some toward President Barack Obama. "He’s a black man," Bond said. "That’s the only reason.”

In one of his final interviews, Julian Bond explained the animus toward Obama
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Michael Brown, one year later: The tragic civil rights moment that ignited a movement

What happened a year ago in Ferguson, Missouri cemented grassroots efforts from moment to movement. But there are more Michael Browns as well — 585 so far this year, 81 in the last month alone.

Michael Brown, one year later: The tragic civil rights moment that ignited a movement