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September 24, 2020 10:43 AM

Photos: Scenes from Breonna Taylor protests around the country

Protests emerged around the country after no police officers were charged directly over the death of Breonna Taylor in Louisville. Here's a selection of pictures of demonstrations nationwide.

by Laura Beltrán Villamizar

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September 24, 2020 5:59 AM

Dismay over Breonna Taylor spills into America's streets

In St. Paul, several hundred demonstrators rallied late Wednesday at the state Capitol before marching onto Interstate 94 at about 8 p.m., shutting down the eastbound lanes of the freeway.

by The Associated Press

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September 23, 2020 5:45 PM

Cost of racism: U.S. economy lost $16 trillion because of discrimination, bank says

Citigroup estimates the economy would see a $5 trillion boost over the next five years if the U.S. were to tackle key areas of discrimination against African Americans.

by Adedayo Akala

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September 23, 2020 4:12 PM

As classrooms go online, there’s more to the digital divide than who gets a hot spot

Districts have raced to get digital devices into the hands of their students, but it’s not enough to close the gaps in a virtual classroom.

by Riham Feshir

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September 23, 2020 3:06 PM

Trump, social media, right-wing news stir up antifa scares

Social media disinformation, right-wing news outlets and even some of the nation’s most powerful leaders have stirred up a new boogeyman for many Americans to fear: antifa. President Trump has said the federal government would designate antifa as a “terrorist organization” and blamed it for violence at protests against racial injustice and police brutality.

by The Associated Press

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September 23, 2020 12:27 PM

2 Louisville officers shot amid Breonna Taylor protests

Interim Louisville Police Chief Robert Schroeder said a suspect was in custody but did not offer details about whether that person was participating in the demonstrations. He says both officers are expected to recover, and one is undergoing surgery.

by The Associated Press

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September 23, 2020 12:01 PM

As pandemic deaths add up, racial disparities persist — and in some cases worsen

With more complete racial data for COVID-19 available, the trends are impossible to ignore: Minorities are getting sick and dying at disproportionate rates. Here's a state-by-state analysis.

by Daniel Wood

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September 23, 2020 5:57 AM

Uncle Ben's changing name to Ben's Original after criticism of racial stereotyping

"We understand the inequities that were associated with the name and face of the Uncle Ben's brand and ... we have committed to change," the parent company said in a statement.

by Brakkton Booker

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September 23, 2020 5:57 AM

Swastika, N.Y., is keeping its name

When an outsider suggested the tiny northern hamlet of Swastika change its name, town supervisors quickly rejected the idea.

by Julie Ritchey

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September 22, 2020 8:00 PM

Trump expands ban on racial sensitivity training to federal contractors

The president signed an executive order to combat "race and sex stereotyping and scapegoating." The training cited includes references to white privilege and systemic racism.

by NPR Staff

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Social Issues

Photos: Scenes from Breonna Taylor protests around the country

Dismay over Breonna Taylor spills into America's streets

Cost of racism: U.S. economy lost $16 trillion because of discrimination, bank says

As classrooms go online, there’s more to the digital divide than who gets a hot spot

Trump, social media, right-wing news stir up antifa scares

2 Louisville officers shot amid Breonna Taylor protests

As pandemic deaths add up, racial disparities persist — and in some cases worsen

Uncle Ben's changing name to Ben's Original after criticism of racial stereotyping

Swastika, N.Y., is keeping its name

Trump expands ban on racial sensitivity training to federal contractors

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