Has America changed 3 years after George Floyd’s murder?
Three years ago, Black Lives Matter was at the forefront in reaction to many murders such as George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and Ahmaud Arbery. But has America really changed?
A Conversation with Black Police Officers
It has been one year since a white Minneapolis police officer knelt on the neck of George Floyd, an unarmed Black man for 9 minutes, killing him. The widely circulated video of the incident sparked a summer of protests. The 21st spoke to three Black law enforcement officers about the calls for change in policing, and for greater racial justice following the murder of George Floyd.
Black Lives Matter: One Year After George Floyd’s Murder
On May 25, 2020, a Minneapolis police officer murdered George Floyd. His death sparked a year of unprecedented protests and conversations about deep seeded racism. Today, Black Lives Matter activists from across Illinois joined us to talk about the movement's current state and future.
Reporter Roundtable: Protests Continue, and So Does the Pandemic
To look at how COVID-19 and ongoing protests are affecting Illinois, The 21st speaks with reporters in DeKalb and Bloomington-Normal.
Illinois Public Media stands in support of the Black Lives Matter movement
Illinois Public Media released the following statement on June 8, 2020.