
Why George Floyd's death was a 'violation of human rights'
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'A knee on the neck of black America': the symbolism of George Floyd's death
It has been a painful two days in Minneapolis following the death of George Floyd in police custody. The incident, captured on video, raises questions about the conduct of the specific police officers involved, as well as the department’s broader relationship with citizens of color. Yamiche Alcindor reports, and Amna Nawaz talks to Andrea Jenkins, vice president of the Minneapolis city council.
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Why George Floyd's death was a 'violation of human rights'
Clip: 5/27/2020 | 9m 31sVideo has Closed Captions
It has been a painful two days in Minneapolis following the death of George Floyd in police custody. The incident, captured on video, raises questions about the conduct of the specific police officers involved, as well as the department’s broader relationship with citizens of color. Yamiche Alcindor reports, and Amna Nawaz talks to Andrea Jenkins, vice president of the Minneapolis city council.
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Dr. Fauci on the 'terrible hit' of 100,000 American deaths
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Pelosi calls Trump's COVID-19 testing plan an 'insult'
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Clip: 5/27/2020 | 12m 16s | Pelosi on COVID-19 testing, FISA bill and whether to hold in-person convention (12m 16s)
Remembering influential AIDS activist Larry Kramer
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Tayari Jones answers your questions about ‘The Street’
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Who will care for children as their parents return to work?
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Clip: 5/27/2020 | 5m 17s | Many child care facilities remain closed. Who will watch kids as parents return to work? (5m 17s)
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