In the wake of widespread discussions on race and inherent racism, companies and institutions have responded by making pledges to change long-standing logos and mascots that many have criticized as offensive to people of color. Take a look at what has changed and what has […]

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Archeologists have found smaller geoglyphs in the southern province of Nazca.

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New bills are being introduced to tackle the issue of police brutality but many are questioning whether new legislation can really get to the core of the issue?

What would Malcolm X think?

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See who’s changing their offensive logos – and who’s not

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At the outset of China’s COVID-19 battle, Chinese President Xi Jinping put forward the nation’s battle plan.  In a January 25th speech, he stressed the need for “confidence, solidarity, science-based approach and targeted measures” as key strategies for winning the battle.  He also sent a […]
These books can help young children learn about race

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The United States threatens Iran with military force to stop the Islamic Republic from acquiring nuclear weapons.
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The Heat: U.S. historic monuments controversy

An historic moment. The U.S. state of Mississippi votes to remove Confederate insignia from the flag, a symbol of its racist past.
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What would Malcolm X think?

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New bills are being introduced to tackle the issue of police brutality but many are questioning whether new legislation can really get to the core of the issue?

The Jakarta Method: A history of U.S. intervention and mass murder
The Jakarta Method: A history of U.S. intervention and mass murder

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The United States history of anti-communism – and intervention in foreign nations – has had a deadly impact from Asia to Latin America and beyond. For fresh insights, we’re joined by Vincent Bevins – an American journalist and author of The Jakarta Method: Washington’s Anticommunist Crusade and the Mass Murder Program that Shaped Our World.

World Today
Reckoning with history moves beyond monuments

The wave of protests over police brutality has been followed by another reckoning with divisive historic monuments. The destruction of statues of Confederate leaders who went to war to defend slavery has prompted a much wider reappraisal. And while it isn’t clear where this might end, some […]
COVID-19: U.S. health officials bear brunt of pandemic polarization

It’s the most visible symbol of the COVID-19 pandemic – the face mask. But it’s polarizing the U.S. even further. And health leaders are being targeted by people incensed that masks and other measures aimed at stopping the pandemic’s spread are compromising their civil liberties.
Los Angeles braces for 4th of July

This is not going to be a typical 4th of July holiday in the United States. The long weekend is traditionally celebrated with barbecue celebrations and fireworks displays. But many states are cutting down on this year’s activities in light of the recent surges in […]
Future of policing under scrutiny in the U.S.
Future of policing under scrutiny in the U.S.

The Minneapolis City Council last week voted to abolish the Minneapolis Police Department and replace it with a ‘Department of Community Safety and Violence Prevention.’ City voters will have the final say on the matter, but what would that new agency look like?
Global Business
Virus widening the gulf between Americans

Even before the COVID-19 pandemic, the U.S. was highly polarized. New surveys suggest the pandemic is widening the gulf, especially over the science driving the U.S. handling of the outbreak. CGTN’s Owen Fairclough has more.
Experts warn of avoidable deaths linked to mental illness
Experts warn of avoidable deaths linked to mental illness

Thousands of people in the United States could die from alcoholism, drug abuse and suicide linked to the coronavirus. Mental health helplines have reported an uptick in people asking for support. Experts say there will also be a surge in avoidable deaths, if the country […]
U.S. rental car company Hertz declares bankruptcy
U.S. rental car company Hertz declares bankruptcy

One of the biggest corporate casualties of the novel coronavirus pandemic is U.S. rental car company Hertz. It declared bankruptcy after travel came to a standstill and its debt burden became too much to bear. CGTN’s Karina Huber has more.
Female winemakers resolved to ride out pandemic

Female wine entrepreneurs have been working together in the Women’s Wine Guild of Colorado, and now many are adjusting to the impact the coronavirus has had on their businesses. CGTN’s Hendrik Sybrandy reports.
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BIG STORY – Infection: COVID-19 in Latin America

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‘I Can’t Breathe: Racism in the U.S.’ takes viewers to the front lines of the protests in the nation’s capital, Minneapolis and New York, to hear the message of the frustrated masses while examining the history of racial inequality in the U.S.
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The knee of a white police officer ignites protests around the world

The death of George Floyd while in custody of Minneapolis Police triggered a wave of activism around the world.
Demonstrators gather at the Malcolm X Park in Washington D.C. to protest

Correspondent Toby Muse takes a closer look at what it means to take to the streets and stand up for rights.
An archeological discovery that continues to puzzle scientists in Peru

Archeologists have found smaller geoglyphs in the southern province of Nazca.
A Mexican village known for its beaches calls for self-isolation

When coronavirus showed up in Mexico, locals acted ahead of government authorities and decided to close the beach town of Sayulita.
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Full Frame: Green China

China may be the world’s biggest greenhouse gas emitter, releasing more than the United States and the European Union combined. But China’s also leading the world in the push for renewable energy.
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