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This Week in Politics: "It's Really A Betrayal"

Why Mayor de Blasio's response to the George Floyd protests has been shocking for the people who helped elect him.
Being Black In America: 'We Have A Place In This World Too'

As protests continue around the country in response to several high-profile deaths of African Americans in recent weeks, black people say they are frustrated, fearful and fatigued.
May Surprise: U.S. Adds 2.5 Million Jobs As Unemployment Dips To 13.3%

U.S. employers unexpectedly added jobs last month as the unemployment rate declined, signs that people are returning to work as states reopen their economies. President Trump celebrated the news.
Civil Rights Groups, Black Lives Matter Sue Trump Administration Over Protest Violence

"What happened to our members Monday evening, here in the nation's capital, was an affront to all our rights," said April Goggans, Core Organizer of Black Lives Matter D.C.
As The Nation Chants Her Name, Breonna Taylor's Family Grieves A Life 'Robbed'

Breonna Taylor's family and friends mourn her death — and process what it means for her to become a national symbol. Police in Louisville, Ky., shot and killed the 26-year-old EMT in March.

Behind The Scenes With Bruce Lee

Documentary of the Week

“Be Water” explores the life of martial arts film star Bruce Lee, from Hollywood to Hong Kong.
Parenting and Protest

The Brian Lehrer Show

Clint Smith talks about how his activism has changed since having children, and takes your calls on how parenting informs how you protest.
Samira Wiley in a New Audible Performance of 'The Color Purple'

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Samira Wiley in "The Color Purple."

10. Don Lemon is a Soldier for The Army of Truth

Come Through with Rebecca Carroll

In the era of “fake news,” CNN anchor Don Lemon says reporters need to beware of the “objectivity trap” set by the Trump administration.

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Is This 'Unrest' or an 'Uprising'?

On the Media

A former foreign correspondent's perspective.
Facebook Will Review Policies On Posts About State Violence, Voting

Mark Zuckerberg says the company will consider labeling some posts that break its rules, as Twitter done with the president's inflammatory and false tweets.
Humans Are Only As Bad As The Systems We Build

On the Media

We're constantly told human beings are untrustworthy and greedy and need law and order for society to function. What if that's simply untrue?

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Weekly Music Roundup: IDLES, J.S. Ondara, and Kaki King

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This week, quarantine messages from punk band IDLES, guitarists J.S. Ondara and Kaki King, along with new music from country star Margo Price, and from violinist Owen Pallett.
Roberto Fonseca, In The Studio

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Grammy-nominated Cuban pianist Roberto Fonseca presents an infusion of rap, funk, reggaeton and electronic music, performing songs from his latest record in studio.
Bartees Strange, In The Studio

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Bartees Strange presents covers of songs by The National, taking inspiration from the music, the lyrics and even the cover art to examine how black artists can find room in white spaces.
Watch: Modern Malian Singer Fatoumata Diawara Respects Her Roots

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Paris-based singer-songwriter Fatoumata Diawara takes pride in her Malian heritage and looks confidently to the future. She shares the fruits of her latest musical adventures, in-studio.
Watch: Pop and Protest Music by Puerto Rican singer-songwriter iLe

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Puerto Rican singer-songwriter iLe (aka PG-13, or Ileana Cabra Joglar) plays songs drawing on timeless boleros, folk music, and protest anthems from her latest, Almadura, in-studio.