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Seattle Police Make Arrests After Demonstration Leads To Damage | NBC News NOW
On the 21st anniversary of protests that overshadowed the 1999 World Trade Organization summit, and six months after the city’s first protest over the death…
NBC News NOW Full Broadcast – April 28th, 2021 | NBC News NOW
NBC News exclusive: Education secretary Miguel Cardona on reopening schools, Federal investigators raid Rudy Guiliani’s NYC apartment, Black gun ownership on the rise, but black…
By the Numbers: Minority gun ownership increases
Reports find a recent rise of gun purchases by Black, Asian and Hispanic-Americans, coming as hate crimes spike to a 10-year high. ABC News Live…
Major Chicago Hospital That Serves Black Community To Shut Down Next Year | NBC News NOW
“NBC News’ Antonia Hylton and Trymaine Lee discuss Chicago’s historical Mercy Hospital shutting down and what it will mean for the city’s Black community. »…
How Black History And Culture Has Influenced American Cuisine | NBC News NOW
Stay Tuned’s Maya Eaglin interviews Chef Jerome Grant and Ashleigh Shanti about Black cuisine and culture. Both chefs explore the future of this industry part…
Mississippi’s Black Residents Face Broadband, Transportation Barriers With Covid Vaccinations
Unreliable internet and public transportation are the main hurdles faced by Black Americans trying to receive Covid-19 vaccinations in the Mississippi Delta region. NBC News’…
Bryan Stevenson On Black Achievement And Progress | NBC Nightly News
Bryan Stevenson, the founder of the Equal Justice Initiative, speaks with Lester Holt about Black achievement and how far the needle has moved toward equality…
Lester Holt Reflects On The State Of The Struggle For Black Americans | NBC Nightly News
Conversations about race and Black Americans’ struggles fade into the shadows all too often, despite the efforts of those shining a light. To truly know…
Texas Town In Spotlight After Parents Push Back Against Diversity Plan | NBC Nightly News
Families and school officials in Southlake, Texas developed diversity and inclusion programs after a racist video went viral. The plan was halted after pushback from…
New Jersey’s New Marijuana Laws Aim To Address Social Injustice | NBC Nightly News
Black Americans are nearly four times more likely to get arrested for marijuana possession, and New Jersey’s new recreational marijuana laws will help expunge thousands…
Six Dr. Seuss Books Pulled After Criticism For Racist Images | NBC Nightly News
Dr. Seuss Enterprise announced the decision to stop publishing six books including ‘And To Think I Saw It On Mulberry Street’ and ‘If I Ran…
Singer Macy Gray Creates Nonprofit To Help Families Impacted By Police Violence | NBC News NOW
Grammy Award winning singer Macy Gray explains how she used her platform to highlight police brutality and to start organization “My Good,” helping families with…
$27M Settlement With George Floyd’s Family Is ‘Largest Settlement Of Its Kind’ | NBC News NOW
NBC News’ Gabe Gutierrez reports on the precedence of the pre-trial settlement between the city of Minneapolis and George Floyd’s family. » Subscribe to NBC…
How The Filibuster Has Been Used To Block Civil Rights Progress | NBC News NOW
NBC News’ Priscilla Thompson takes an in-depth look at the racist history behind the filibuster including how it was used to block anti-lynching legislation and…
How Important Opening Statements Will Be In Derek Chauvin’s Trial | NBC News NOW
Former Federal Criminal Defense Attorney Caroline Polisi breaks down how important the opening statements in Derek Chauvin’s trial will be for setting the stage for…
Sesame Street Adds Two Black Muppets To Speak About Race, Racism | NBC News NOW
NBC News’ Simone Boyce gets an inside look at Sesame Street’s newest additions, two Black Muppets that will help talk about race and racism. »…
George Floyd’s Nephew Says He Walked Out Of Courtroom During Graphic Video: ‘I Couldn’t Watch It’
NBC News’ Gabe Gutierrez sat down with members of George Floyd’s family, including nephew Brandon Williams, after the first day of Derek Chauvin’s trial. »…
NBC News NOW Full Broadcast – March 30th, 2021 | NBC News NOW
Eyewitnesses at the scene of George Floyd’s arrest testify at Derek Chauvin trial day 2, Biden signs PPP extension act, Orioles’ Trey Mancini ‘fortunate’ to…
Morning News NOW Full Broadcast – April 1 | NBC News NOW
Watch the first hour of Morning News NOW from April 1, 2021. » Subscribe to NBC News: http://nbcnews.to/SubscribeToNBC » Watch more NBC video: http://bit.ly/MoreNBCNews NBC…
Morning News NOW Full Broadcast – April 2 | NBC News NOW
At least 100 million Americans are expected to receive a first dose of the coronavirus vaccine as cases rise across more than half of the…
