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Seattle Police Make Arrests After Demonstration Leads To Damage | NBC News NOW
On the 21st anniversary of protests that overshadowed the 1999 World Trade Organization summit, and six months after the city’s first protest over the death…
‘Show Us The Tape!’: Ben Crump, Attorneys Call For Andrew Brown Jr. Bodycam Release | NBC News
Following the fatal shooting of Andrew Brown Jr., a Black man who was killed by North Carolina police, civil rights attorney Ben Crump and others…
NBC News NOW Full Broadcast – April 28th, 2021 | NBC News NOW
NBC News exclusive: Education secretary Miguel Cardona on reopening schools, Federal investigators raid Rudy Guiliani’s NYC apartment, Black gun ownership on the rise, but black…
As Firearm Ownership Rises In The Black Community, Gun Store Ownership Remains Low | NBC News NOW
Since March 2020, the FBI has conducted over 46 million firearm background checks. The National Shooting Sports Foundation found that firearm purchases by Black Americans…
Major Chicago Hospital That Serves Black Community To Shut Down Next Year | NBC News NOW
“NBC News’ Antonia Hylton and Trymaine Lee discuss Chicago’s historical Mercy Hospital shutting down and what it will mean for the city’s Black community. »…
How Black History And Culture Has Influenced American Cuisine | NBC News NOW
Stay Tuned’s Maya Eaglin interviews Chef Jerome Grant and Ashleigh Shanti about Black cuisine and culture. Both chefs explore the future of this industry part…
Bryan Stevenson On Black Achievement And Progress | NBC Nightly News
Bryan Stevenson, the founder of the Equal Justice Initiative, speaks with Lester Holt about Black achievement and how far the needle has moved toward equality…
Communities of color see alarming rates of COVID-19 cases
Data gathered by some cities and states show African Americans have been disproportionately affected by coronavirus. In Chicago, black people make up nearly 70% of…
COVID-19 cases surge in minority communities as officials ramp up testing
Louisiana’s governor has formed a health equality task force and New York is opening a handful of new testing sites in response. BREAKING NEWS UPDATES:…
Lester Holt Reflects On The State Of The Struggle For Black Americans | NBC Nightly News
Conversations about race and Black Americans’ struggles fade into the shadows all too often, despite the efforts of those shining a light. To truly know…
Texas Town In Spotlight After Parents Push Back Against Diversity Plan | NBC Nightly News
Families and school officials in Southlake, Texas developed diversity and inclusion programs after a racist video went viral. The plan was halted after pushback from…
Celebrating Juneteenth
The oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the end of slavery in the United States is enjoying new prominence. ABC News’ Kenneth Moton reports. SUBSCRIBE to…
NBC News NOW Full Broadcast – March 8th, 2021 | NBC News NOW
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Singer Macy Gray Creates Nonprofit To Help Families Impacted By Police Violence | NBC News NOW
Grammy Award winning singer Macy Gray explains how she used her platform to highlight police brutality and to start organization “My Good,†helping families with…
Asheville, North Carolina, 1st city in the south to back reparations
ABC News’ Devin Dwyer takes a closer look at Asheville’s reparations resolution and whether it could set an example for addressing the lasting impact of…
$27M Settlement With George Floyd’s Family Is ‘Largest Settlement Of Its Kind’ | NBC News NOW
NBC News’ Gabe Gutierrez reports on the precedence of the pre-trial settlement between the city of Minneapolis and George Floyd’s family. » Subscribe to NBC…
How The Filibuster Has Been Used To Block Civil Rights Progress | NBC News NOW
NBC News’ Priscilla Thompson takes an in-depth look at the racist history behind the filibuster including how it was used to block anti-lynching legislation and…
Sesame Street Adds Two Black Muppets To Speak About Race, Racism | NBC News NOW
NBC News’ Simone Boyce gets an inside look at Sesame Street’s newest additions, two Black Muppets that will help talk about race and racism. »…
Defense: ‘The Evidence Is Far Greater Than 9 Minuets And 29 Seconds’ | NBC News
In his opening statement, defense attorney Eric Nelson and says “in this case you will learn that the evidence has been collected broadly and expansively. 
George Floyd’s Nephew Says He Walked Out Of Courtroom During Graphic Video: ‘I Couldn’t Watch It’
NBC News’ Gabe Gutierrez sat down with members of George Floyd’s family, including nephew Brandon Williams, after the first day of Derek Chauvin’s trial. »…
