Seattle Now: White people, that text isn't helpful Before you tap out that concerned text to the Black people you know asking if they’re okay during these difficult times... listen to this episode first. You might reconsider. Patricia Murphy
3 Friends In Houston Remember George Floyd's Life And Legacy NPR's David Greene talks to the Lawson brothers, Ortierre, Terai and DJD, all friends of the late George Floyd. They also want people to understand what it's like to be a black man in America.
George Floyd To Be Buried Next To His Mother In Houston George Floyd, 46, will be laid to rest Tuesday in his hometown of Houston. Floyd's death, while in police custody in Minneapolis two weeks ago, has sparked an international outcry and protests. John Burnett
What A 1968 Report Tells Us About The Persistence Of Racial Inequality Despite political and social progress, African Americans still lag far behind economically. Greg Rosalsky
Chief Editor At 'Bon Appétit' Resigns After Racially Offensive Photo Surfaces The undated photograph from a Halloween party shows editor-in-chief Adam Rapoport and his wife in stereotypical costumes meant to portray Puerto Rican dress. Scott Neuman
Protests Are Bringing Down Confederate Monuments Around The South New attention from people protesting police brutality and racial injustice is changing the way cities and campuses in the American South regard symbols of white supremacy. Debbie Elliott
Pierce County prosecutor wants state involved now in Manuel Ellis case The Pierce County prosecutor is pushing back at the governor’s promise of state review of any charges – or lack of them – in the case of Manuel Ellis. Amy Radil
Brazilians Protest Over The Deaths Of Two Black Boys, Denounce Racism The protests over George Floyd's death in the U.S. have prompted a debate about racism in Brazilia. Hundreds of Brazilians marched last Friday over the recent deaths of two black boys.
Crowds Gather For George Floyd's Memorial In Houston A crowd has gathered in Houston Monday to pay respects to George Floyd. Floyd was born in North Carolina but grew up in Houston. He was killed while in police custody in Minneapolis. John Burnett
#PublishingPaidMe: Authors Share Their Advances To Expose Racial Disparities NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with author L.L. McKinney about #PublishingPaidMe, a trend for authors to share their advances to expose racial disparities in the publishing industry.