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Advocates Urge HISD To Disband School Police Force

Laura Isensee

Posted on June 8, 2020 · The demand in Houston echoes calls around the country to defund police. Already, Minneapolis and Portland schools have decided to sever ties with their city police departments.

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Remembering the burial of George Floyd: Two years later, has anything changed in society?

Lisa Rosborough

Posted on June 9, 2022 · Political and journalism experts discuss how African Americans really feel about their safety and what still needs to be fixed.

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Biden has a new executive order on policing, 2 years after George Floyd was killed

MARTIN KASTE, NPR

Posted on May 25, 2022 · The order will be signed Wednesday, the second anniversary of the murder of George Floyd while in police custody. But it only applies to federal law enforcement — not local forces

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School shooting in Uvalde, primary runoff results, and the life of George Floyd (May 25, 2022)

Michael Hagerty

Posted on May 25, 2022 · On Wednesday's show: We learn the latest on the fatal shooting at a Uvalde elementary school. Then we discuss the results from the Texas primary election runoffs. And a new book examines the life and struggles of George Floyd.

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I SEE U, Episode 48: WILL D.E.I. D.I.E.?

Eddie Robinson

Posted on May 13, 2022 · I SEE U unpacks growth initiatives of diversity, equity and inclusion with experts who are warning employers not to skirt accountability and start building real trust across differences in identities

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