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Reaction to recent killing of black man in New York underscores change in public mood towards reform
US braced for protests after release of footage of events leading to death of 29-year-old black man
Is the term ‘white privilege’ doing more harm than good? Three insightful books look at anti-Semitism, migration and class amid the battle to end racism
There has been dramatic diversification in sales of semi-automatic weapons as social fears grow
Attack at July 4 festivities in Highland Park left seven people dead and dozens more injured
An honorary doctorate gave the author and academic a chance to shine a light on the achievements of Alexander Crummell 170 years ago
Pressure groups
Dismantling systemic racism is a huge task, but many employees think organisations are failing to take it seriously
Talk of systemic racism still dominates local politics, yet efforts to address it have been frustrated
Teen accused of ‘racially motivated’ attack at supermarket killed 10 people, eight of them black
Today’s main developments: Oil prices jump 8% as IEA warns of ‘supply crisis’; Russia says it has made $117mn interest payment; China rejects Nato appeal to condemn invasion
Anti-discrimination charities, unions and Labour concerned over ‘hopelessly ineffective’ plans
Suspect killed following hours-long deadlock with FBI negotiators in Dallas suburb
Two commentators on the US political system offer detailed diagnoses on the troubled question of what it is to be a US citizen
A day off work is no substitute for legal reforms to end institutional racism
Commemorations of date ending slavery are muted a year after George Floyd’s death
University regulator criticises Oxford academics’ boycott over Cecil Rhodes statue
Chicago, New York and Philadelphia data show few misconduct claims bring disciplinary action
Political and business leaders take stock of progress and renew calls for action on racial justice
Anniversary of George Floyd’s death is timely reminder of unfinished business
Biden misses deadline as lawmakers struggle to find common ground on reforms
Police reform and slavery reparations get hearings as rights campaigners gain influence
His murder by a police officer led to protests around the world against racism
Legislation receives bipartisan support amid sharp rise in racist attacks during the pandemic
Business urged to translate statements and diversity initiatives into real change
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