Activists Cite Difference Between BLM Protests, Capitol Breach Many Black Lives Matter activists are furious that the law enforcement response to the breach of the U.S. Capitol appeared light compared to aggressive tactics they've endured at the hands of police. Juana Summers
The Lies We Tell Ourselves About Race The insurrection at the Capitol was just the latest chapter in America's ongoing battle over race, writes NPR host Sam Sanders. "Once you see it as such," he says, "it all makes a lot more sense." Sam Sanders
'Now The World Gets To See The Difference': BLM Protesters On The Capitol Attack Protesters for Black lives say when they protest for social justice they're met with tanks, rubber bullets and tear gas. Meanwhile, a mob of white extremists storm the Capitol with little resistance. Leila Fadel
Black Voters Matter Co-Founder: Black Voters In Georgia Fuel 'New Southern Strategy' Voting rights activist LaTosha Brown says the Senate runoff results in Georgia represent how mobilizing and harnessing the power of Black voters can help forge a new political landscape. Mary Louise Kelly
Democrat Warnock Wins Ga. Runoff, Becomes State's 1st Black Senator NPR's Noel King talks to Raphael Warnock about his election victory, which puts control of the U.S. Senate within the Democratic Party's reach. The other Senate runoff is too close to call.
Georgia's Asian American Voters Are Among Record Demographic Turnout The 2020 election saw record turnout among Asian American and Pacific Islander voters in Georgia. Local organizers have worked to keep that momentum going for Tuesday's runoff elections and beyond.
Kenosha: Negligence Claims Filed Against City And County Over Fatal Shootings Attorneys for two men shot by Kyle Rittenhouse have each filed $10 million claims against Kenosha, Wis., as the city girds for unrest when a charging decision is made in the shooting of Jacob Blake. Laurel Wamsley
Black Doctors Use Social Media To Share Accurate Information About COVID-19 Vaccine A third of Black Americans are hesitant to get a COVID-19 vaccine, according to a Kaiser Family Foundation poll. Some Black doctors are finding creative ways to encourage vaccine acceptance. Pien Huang
Dubsmash Creators Of Color Say They Deserve Credit — And Money — On TikTok A battle is being fought over who owns viral dance moves on Internet video apps. Black and Brown creators on Dubsmash say TikTok creators are profiting off their dance moves. Bobby Allyn
In 2020, Protests Spread Across The Globe With A Similar Message: Black Lives Matter Journalists based in Colombia, South Africa and Indonesia talk about how the Black Lives Matter movement inspired activists abroad this year. Ashley Westerman
