How Biden’s executive order will impact policing practices
Two years after George Floyd’s death, President Biden on Wednesday signed an executive order aimed at overhauling policing practices. Among other actions, it revises use-of-force policies for federal law enforcement agencies and creates a national registry of officer misconduct. Christy…
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George Floyd biography explores the systemic racism that contributed to his death
Wednesday marks the second anniversary of George Floyd’s murder at the hands of police in Minneapolis. His death touched off protests and a global movement for racial justice. Fred de Sam Lazaro reports on a new book, “His Name Is…
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Beyond The CANVAS: Season 3, Episode 3 – Art: To Change the World
In the third episode of season three of Beyond the Canvas, we feature five change-making artists. Each artist is creating work that reflects issues and conversations in the larger society. First, Academy-award winner Riz Ahmed speaks about his recent film…
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News Wrap: House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy criticized Republicans after Jan. 6
In our news wrap Wednesday, House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy faces new disclosures that he criticized Republicans after Jan. 6, former President Trump appealed a New York court’s contempt finding, a battle over Native American rights returned to the Supreme…
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