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George Floyd Protests Prompt Curfews, National Guard Deployments Across U.S

Grief and outrage over the death of George Floyd have spread across the nation, and it shows no signs of abating.

A Look At Developments In Minnesota After Another Night Of Protests

Minneapolis is the epicenter of protests that have spread across the country. See how the local community is responding to the curfew put in place after several days of unrest.

The Latest On The White House Response To Ongoing Protests For George Floyd

As protests raged across the country, President Trump accused rioters of being led by left-wing mobs. We take a look at what unfolded in the nation’s capital overnight.

Trump Administration Blames Far-Left Extremists In George Floyd Protests

Attorney General William Barr said peaceful protests were “hijacked by violent radical elements.” President Trump blamed “Antifa and the radical left.”

Astronauts Set To Land At International Space Station After Historic Launch

NASA and SpaceX successfully launched NASA astronauts from US soil into space for the first time since 2011 on Saturday afternoon.

As Officials Condemn Violence During Protests, This Professor Say Some Is Warranted

Steven Thrasher has reported on police violence for a decade. He tells NPR’s Lulu Garcia-Navarro that after the murder of George Floyd, burning down a police station is a proportionate response.

Minneapolis Family Hopes For Justice Despite Losing Business To George Floyd Protests

After days of protests, a family returns to their restaurant to find it burned and badly damaged. They sympathize with protesters but mourn the loss of a cherished business.

Being Black In America Today: Share Your Experience

NPR would like to hear your experiences as a Black American as the nation engages in wide-ranging debates and protest over defunding police, racial profiling, public monuments and systemic racism.

Grief, Outrage Over George Floyd Spreads Further

Officials in Minneapolis promised a stronger response to protests over the death of George Floyd as police and demonstrators across the nation continue to clash.

Two Americas: A Collision Of Protests Over Police Violence And A Pandemic

With nationwide protests taking place amid a global pandemic and a strained economy, we’re living in unprecedented times. It’s also a moment where certain disparities are in full view.

Minneapolis NAACP President On Why A City Ablaze Is ‘A Long Time Coming’

NPR’s Michel Martin speaks with Leslie Redmond, president of the Minneapolis NAACP, about the events that have taken place there over the past week.

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