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Warren addresses systematic racism in America | ABC News

Sen. Elizabeth Warren said, “We need to rework our criminal justice system from the very front end on what we make illegal all the way…

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Asians facing discrimination, violence amid coronavirus outbreak

ABC News’ Kyra Phillips looks at the rising discrimination against Asian Americans in the wake of COVID-19. Business owners and victims share what they’re trying…

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Investigation into Arbery’s fatal shooting

Man who filmed Ahmaud Arbery’s final moments, William “Roddie” Bryan, speaks out. ABC News Live Prime, Weekdays at 7EST & 9EST WATCH the ABC News…

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New video released in the Ahmaud Arbery murder case

Lawyers for the defense release a video showing Ahmaud Arbery at a construction site not far from where he was allegedly murdered in February. ABC…

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George Floyd’s death reopens old wounds of similar police-involved incidents | Nightline

Protests erupted after video was released of the incident. Those who knew Floyd best speak about the person he was. WATCH NIGHTLINE EPISODES: https://abc.go.com/shows/nightline ALSO…

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Protests erupt in violence after George Floyd’s killing | Nightline

The Minnesota governor activated the National Guard after Wednesday night’s protests in Minneapolis over Floyd’s death in police custody led to looting and multiple fires…

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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…

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A history of civil unrest in the US: Frustrations over injustice, slow pace of change | Nightline

For decades, black Americans have fought injustices to their community. Martin Luther King III speaks to ABC News about why riots occur amid protests and…

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Entire D.C. National Guard activated

And President Trump’s tweets are seen by critics as adding fuel to the fire of a country already outraged at the death of George Floyd….

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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…

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Citizen journalism on the frontlines

ABC News’ Mona Kosar Abdi speaks with assistant professor of journalism, Dr. Alissa Richardson, about the ongoing protests and the critical role that people documenting…

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A leading voice on racism in America on whether protests represent tipping point | ABC NEWS PRIME

Michael Eric Dyson talks demonstrations, the death of George Floyd and where we go from here. #Racism #America #TippingPoint #ABCNews #ABCNewsPrime #ABCNewsLive ABC News Live…

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Trump addresses US amid protests, George Floyd’s brother reflects on his life | Nightline

Trump spoke about George Floyd and the widespread protests moments after police tear-gassed protesters outside the White House and hours after he told governors to…

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Major cities impose curfews to prevent looters, violence

Peaceful protesters are distancing themselves from counter-protesters who they say are overshadowing their cause. ABC News’ Kenneth Moton reports. READ MORE: https://abcn.ws/374QzYt SUBSCRIBE to ABC…

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Why a police chief joined forces with Black Lives Matter at George Floyd protest

Camden, New Jersey Police Chief Joseph Wysocki and protest organizer Yolanda Deaver speak to “Nightline” about coming together in a demonstration of respect over the…

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Nationwide protests for George Floyd

While many protested peacefully, looters and arsonists turned the demonstrations violent and destructive. ABC News’ Andrea Fujii reports. SUBSCRIBE to ABC NEWS: https://bit.ly/2vZb6yP Watch More…

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NYC mayor addresses daughter’s arrest for protesting

Mayor Bill de Blasio said he admires that his daughter “was out there trying to change something that she thought was unjust.” source

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ABC News Live Prime June 2

Thousands turn out for peaceful protests; backlash over President Donald Trump’s church visit; calls grow for investigation into Minneapolis Police Department. ABC News Live Prime,…

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Friends reflect on George Floyd’s life in Houston as protests in the city continue

Floyd’s old friend, rapper Trae the Truth, shows “Nightline” Houston’s Third Ward, where Floyd was raised. Chi Osee, a young protester in New York City,…

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Being black in America

ABC News correspondents and anchors share their experiences and discuss the many ways black individuals have learned to deal with racism throughout their lives, from…

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