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The Making of Male Dominance: A History of Patriarchy

The Making of Male Dominance: A History of Patriarchy

A documentary from the Center for Documentary Studies at Duke, “The Making of Male Dominance: A History of Patriarchy.”

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For the first time in 56 years, a 'Bloody Sunday' without John Lewis

For the first time in 56 years, a 'Bloody Sunday' without John Lewis

Sunday's anniversary of the day marchers were beaten by police in Selma, Ala., will honor the late civil rights icon. Some 56 years later, former state Sen. Hank Sanders says Lewis’ work isn't done.
by Angela Vang and Emma Bowman

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'This is the reality of Black girls': Inauguration poet says she was tailed by guard

'This is the reality of Black girls': Inauguration poet says she was tailed by guard

Amanda Gorman, who became a sensation after her poem at Joe Biden's inauguration, says a security guard outside her building told her she looked "suspicious." After the encounter she wrote: “This is the reality of Black girls: One day you're called an icon, the next day, a threat.”
by Matthew S. Schwartz

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After Floyd’s killing, police reform efforts not fast or far enough for some

After Floyd’s killing, police reform efforts not fast or far enough for some

As the Derek Chauvin trial looms, police reform efforts by state and local leaders inspired by George Floyd’s killing move forward — though not fast enough or far enough for people calling for immediate and transformational change.
by Brandt Williams

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NFL names its first Black female official

NFL names its first Black female official

"I am honored to be selected as an NFL official," said Maia Chaka, a teacher in the Virginia Beach area. "It is an accomplishment for all women, my community, and my culture."
by Catherine Whelan

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Activist and author Jemar Tisby on how to fight racism

Activist and author Jemar Tisby on how to fight racism

Author Jemar Tisby believes we stand at a turning point. Will the racial reckoning kicked off by a string of police killings in 2020 be enough to produce lasting change?
by Kerri Miller and Kelly Gordon

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Appeals court says judge in Chauvin case ‘erred,’ must reconsider additional murder charge

Appeals court says judge in Chauvin case ‘erred,’ must reconsider additional murder charge

Citing its own opinion last month in a separate police killing case, the Minnesota Court of Appeals says the district court needs to reconsider the addition of third-degree murder charges against former Minneapolis officer Derek Chauvin.
by Jon Collins and Riham Feshir

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Musicians tackle powerful, personal topics for 10th round of Cedar Commissions

Musicians tackle powerful, personal topics for 10th round of Cedar Commissions

Over the past 10 years, the Cedar Commissions series in Minneapolis has been a platform for emerging musicians. The show will go on this year in streaming format, starting Friday night, as the artists take on subjects both powerful and personal.
by Emily Bright

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Timeline: The killing of George Floyd

Timeline: The killing of George Floyd

The killing of George Floyd — who repeatedly told Minneapolis police officers he couldn’t breathe as officer Derek Chauvin knelt on his neck in May 2020 — sparked days of unrest in Minneapolis and St. Paul and mass protests across the globe. In April, Chauvin was convicted of murder and manslaughter.
by MPR News Staff

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What you need to know about the Derek Chauvin trial

What you need to know about the Derek Chauvin trial

The former Minneapolis police officer is facing charges of second-degree unintentional murder, third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter in the killing of George Floyd. Opening statements began March 29. The three other officers charged are expected to stand trial in August.
by Jon Collins

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