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Race and Economy

How police departments got billions of dollars of tactical military equipment

by David Brancaccio , Rose Conlon and Candace Manriquez Wrenn
Jun 12, 2020
The program that sends surplus weapons to local law enforcement has drawn criticism in the wake of nationwide protests against police brutality.
Amid protests, some want to end the program that sends military gear to local law enforcement agencies. Above, police ride an armored vehicle on May 31 in Bellevue, Washington.
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The music industry may be ditching the "urban" label

by Erika Beras
Jun 11, 2020
Black artists make all kinds of music. Critics of the status quo say one label does not fit all.
Tyler, the Creator accepts his Grammy for best rap album alongside his mother at the 62nd awards. The artist has denounced the word "urban" when used to describe music made by Black artists.
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Is this the end of police reality shows?

by Jasmine Garsd
Jun 11, 2020
Activists are calling for the end of police dramas and reality shows in the wake of nationwide protests against police brutality.
A police line tape at a crime scene. The reality shows "Cops" and "Live PD" have been canceled, and activists are criticizing the genre.
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Small businesses struggle with the pandemic and protests

by Kimberly Adams
Jun 11, 2020
Small businesses, already under strain from COVID-19 lockdowns, are trying to navigate how they engage with their communities and employees during ongoing protests.
Antoine Tate shampoos a single client in a room at LocLov salon in Washington, D.C. Normally, multiple clients and stylists would be in the room.
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Tech companies reconsider facial recognition software

by David Brancaccio , Erika Soderstrom , Rose Conlon and Alex Schroeder
Jun 11, 2020
IBM says it will no longer sell or research facial recognition software, and Amazon announced a moratorium on police use of its software.
With IBM getting out of facial recognition technology altogether and Amazon pausing the use of its software by police departments, how will Microsoft act?
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How one city provides public safety without a police department

by Kai Ryssdal and Bennett Purser
Jun 10, 2020
As cities grapple with police budgets, Sunnyvale, California, could be a model for departments looking to change.
“Defund The Police” painted on a street near the White House. The George Floyd killing has stirred a desire for alternatives to traditional policing.
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Activists to Hollywood: Put your money where your mouth is and fund Black projects

by Jasmine Garsd
Jun 10, 2020
Entertainment leaders have vocally supported protests demanding racial justice. But filmmakers of color have struggled.
Ava DuVernay's documentary "13th" highlighted racial inequality in the U.S., particularly in the justice system.
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What it can cost to get arrested at a protest

by Samantha Fields
Jun 10, 2020
For many protesters arrested in at demonstrations against racism, police brutality and the killing of George Floyd, there can be long-term financial effects.
More than 10,000 people have been arrested in recent days at protests over racism and police brutality, according to the AP.
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The history of Black stunt people's fight for equal opportunity in Hollywood

by David Weinberg
Jun 10, 2020
You can trace it back to the 1960s and the advent of the Black Stuntmen's Association.
The Black Stuntmen’s Association is honored at the NAACP with the President's Award.
Courtesy Phyllis Linda Ellis
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If a company is serious about racial pay equity, what should it do?

by Marielle Segarra
Jun 9, 2020
There are concrete steps companies can take. To start, collect the data.
Companies can take steps to close the racial pay gap, starting with collecting the data.
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