Tag: race in america
‘I’m Numb’: Isaiah Brown’s Sister, Attorney Speak About His Condition After Being Shot By Police
The attorney for Isaiah Brown, a Black man who was shot by police while holding a cordless phone, said that Brown was shot “at least…
‘Show Us The Tape!’: Ben Crump, Attorneys Call For Andrew Brown Jr. Bodycam Release | NBC News
Following the fatal shooting of Andrew Brown Jr., a Black man who was killed by North Carolina police, civil rights attorney Ben Crump and others…
Judge Rules Video of Andrew Brown Jr.’s Death Not Be Released To Media | NBC News NOW
A North Carolina Judge ruled the bodycam footage of Andrew Brown Jr.’s death not be released to the media. While talking with FOX News, Sheriff…
Milwaukee Voters Want Targeted Relief For Black Community | NBC News NOW
NBC News’ Trymaine Lee spoke with Black voters in Milwaukee who reacted to President Joe Biden’s first 100 days in office. A common theme was…
As Firearm Ownership Rises In The Black Community, Gun Store Ownership Remains Low | NBC News NOW
Since March 2020, the FBI has conducted over 46 million firearm background checks. The National Shooting Sports Foundation found that firearm purchases by Black Americans…
Andrew Brown Jr.’s Son Speaks After Viewing Police Bodycam | NBC News
The family of Andrew Brown Jr. saw more footage of the moments surrounding his death. They viewed about 18 minutes of police bodycam footage. Brown…
Student Athlete ‘Disrespected, Humiliated’ After Forced To Cut Braids
High school sophomore Nicole Pyles is fighting to end discrimination against Black student athletes after she was forced to cut her braids during her softball…
Black Indianapolis Owner’s Home Value Doubles After Concealing Race
One Black Indianapolis homeowner shares her experience with racism in real estate after her home value more than doubles when a white man stands in…
Survivor Of Tulsa Race Massacre Calls on U.S. To Recognize Event
In an emotional opening statement, Viola Fletcher, the oldest living survivor of the Tusla Race Massacre testified before Congress about her memories of the massacre…
George Floyd’s Family Speaks After Meeting With Biden
The family of George Floyd and attorneys spoke to reporters after a closed meeting with President Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris. They called on…
Manuel Ellis’ Family React To Charges Against Officers In His Death
The family of Manuel Ellis reacts to charges against three Tacoma Police officers in connection with his death. » Subscribe to NBC News: http://nbcnews.to/SubscribeToNBC »…
How Descendants of the Tulsa Race Massacre Are fighting For Justice
Memorial Day weekend marks the 100th anniversary of the Tulsa Race Massacre, when violent white mobs attacked the thriving Black neighborhood of Greenwood, burning homes…
Black Therapists In High Demand Following Year Of Collective Trauma
Laura Morse is a licensed psychotherapist in Atlanta, Georgia, and says she has seen an increase in Black clientele over the past year. » Subscribe…
How Black Families Are Still Feeling Impacts Of The Tulsa Massacre
Many Black residents of Tulsa are still feeling the social and economic impacts of Tulsa Race Massacre 100 years after white mobs attacked Black homes…
Biden Commemorates 100th Anniversary Of Tulsa Race Massacre
President Biden commemorates the 100th anniversary of the Tulsa Race Massacre during a speech in Tulsa, Oklahoma. » Subscribe to NBC News: http://nbcnews.to/SubscribeToNBC » Watch…
Conservative Dark Money Groups Disrupt Critical Race Theory Debate
Conservative dark money groups are pushing the debate around critical race theory on a local level as four states have banned lessons on race in…
Why Mindy Kaling As Velma In HBO’s ‘Scooby Doo’ Is Sparking Controversy
An HBO remake of the popular cartoon “Scooby Doo” is causing controversy over its casting of Indian American actress Mindy Kaling as Velma Dinkley. NBC…
Can You Hear Us Now: Juneteenth Edition
This is a rebroadcast which originally aired on June 19, 2020. NBC News Now and NBCBLK present ‘Can You Hear Us Now: Juneteenth’ an examination…
Colleges Help Students Discover Their Roots Through Reparations Program
Stay Tuned reporter Maya Eaglin speaks with current and former Georgetown University students about the school’s reparations fund, and how the initiative relates to her…
Tortilla Throwing Incident At California High School Sparks Outrage
Players from a Southern California high school basketball team are under investigation from school officials after throwing tortillas at the opposing team after a post-season…
