LA Riots Anniversary: Unfinished Business
04/29/2016

While the videotaped beating of Rodney King sparked the LA riots 24 years ago, similar cases today have sparked a lasting movement for change.

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02:03

Turning Anger Into Action After Michael Brown's Shooting

How can a community outraged over the shooting death of Michael Brown affect change?
08/12/2014
02:31

Meet Captain Ronald Johnson: Policing Ferguson With Pride and Honor

Captain of the Missouri State Highway Patrol talks about listening to Ferguson residents and how Michael Brown will inspire change.
08/18/2014
01:18

Michael Brown Family Lawyer: Video Release Was a 'Smack in the Face'

Anthony Gray talks to BET.com about how the family felt after surveillance was released from the day their son was killed.
08/19/2014
02:49

Murphy Lee: It's Time for a Change in Ferguson

Rapper speaks about racial disparities in the St. Louis suburb and his P.E.A.C.E. organization.
08/19/2014
08:30

Canfield Drive: Searching for Justice in Ferguson

BET.com offers a thorough look at the city where Michael Brown was killed.
08/21/2014
02:01

Nelly: "There's No Punishment Being Handed Out"

Entertainer Nelly and rapper Ali talk with Dr. Lamont Hill about how to solve the issue happening in Ferguson and around the country. Tune in to the Justice for Ferguson: The Shooting of Michael Brown special on BET, Friday, August 22 at 7P/6C.
08/22/2014
05:05

"Are You the Next Michael Brown?"

Police shootings of unarmed Black men are more common than you may think. Is your neighborhood the next Ferguson?
08/25/2014
04:35

Michael Brown Shooting: Should Obama Do More?

Facing pressure from the Black community, the president weighs what to do about the Ferguson uprisings.
08/26/2014
03:25

Is Protesting Effective?

BET.com hits the streets of NYC to see what people really think about protests in the Black community.
09/02/2014
04:35

The Michael Brown Shooting: Tribute to Ferguson Protesters

The residents of Ferguson, Missouri will go down in history as modern-day freedom fighters. Rapper NaVon Smith and Rev. Lennox Yearwood pay tribute.
09/04/2014
02:30

Civil Rights Groups Want Justice in Police-Related Deaths

The families of Black men killed by police teamed up with civil rights groups to demand a full federal investigation into the killings.
09/26/2014
01:43

The Clergy's Clash With Police

In a show of solidarity, members of the clergy gather in Missouri to protest police brutality in our communities.
10/17/2014
02:36

How Social Media Activism Has Impacted Ferguson

Howard students talk about their 'Hands Up, Don't Shoot' photo that went viral and why students should do more than tweet about social justice.
11/19/2014
02:40

Why Are Blacks Put on Trial After They Are Killed by Police?

Howard students explore how the media talk about victims of violence.
11/19/2014
03:39

No Indictment for Michael Brown's Shooter

The officer who fatally shot unarmed teen Michael Brown will not face criminal charges. But as Andre Showell reports, those expecting a trial are now left disappointed.
11/24/2014
28:16

Justice for Ferguson: A Community Reacts

A BET News special
11/25/2014
04:13

Ferguson's Grand Jury, NO INDICTMENT Reaction

New Yorkers give their oppinions on the grand jury's decision not indict the officer who killed Michael Brown.
11/26/2014
07:57

John Crawford's Mother: 'I Could Hear Him Struggling to Breathe'

The mothers of young men slain by police officers share their grief and their resolve to prevent senseless killings.
12/11/2014
03:23

A March With Demands: Justice for All

The Justice for All rally seeks to make police brutality and racial profiling a thing of the past.
12/14/2014
03:03

HBCU Students React to Decision in Michael Brown Case

Millennials on the Atlanta University Center share their feelings about the case.
12/18/2014
10:59

The Killings That Pricked Our Conscience in 2014

This year, like no other, African-Americans rallied to make police violence a thing of the past.
12/23/2014
13:06

Top Ten Hashtags of 2014

From #Donald Sterling to #HandsUpDontShoot, what kept social media jumping during 2014?
12/23/2014
05:07

Eric Garner's Daughter: 'I Have to Keep Fighting for Him'

Emerald Snipes, David Banner, Marc Lamont Hill and others talk about the future of the movement after BET's news special
12/23/2014
01:37

Inside Justice for Us: A BET Town Hall

What's at Stake ambassadors Allyson Carpenter and Maura Chanz go behind the scenes at the news special.
12/23/2014
02:34

#NeverForget: Police Brutality Victims of 2014

Remembering Michael Brown, Eric Garner and others who were killed or assaulted by cops this year.
12/31/2014
03:00

Commentary: The Blatant Disrespect by the NYPD

BET.com's correspondent Samson Styles gives his take on New York City police officers and their recent rift with Mayor Bill de Blasio.
01/05/2015
02:17

Phillip Agnew: Young, Black and Making History Today

The executive director of the Dream Defenders tells why he is committed in the fight for justice.
02/10/2015
08:30

2/Talk: Raqiyah Mays and Amani Bugg

An intergenerational conversation about Michael Brown, standards of beauty and music.
04/10/2015
01:11

Raqiyah Mays: 'The Murder of Mike Brown Changed My Life'

Media personality explains how the teen's death affected her life.
04/20/2015
01:17

Steven Russell: Cops Feel Like They Are Above the Law

Filmmaker talks about the lack of police accountability in our community.
04/27/2015
04:25

Still Can't Breathe: One Year Later

After a year of outrage, protests and unanswered questions, BET's Andre Showell provides an update on the Eric Garner case.
07/17/2015
01:39

Ferguson Protesters Won't Let Violence Ruin Rally

The sound of gun shots can't drown out the call for justice in Ferguson. BET's Andre Showell has details of protests that turned violent.
08/10/2015
01:53

Ferguson Erupts After More Unrest

A year after the death of Michael Brown, tensions between the police and the community remain. BET's Andre Showell has the story.
08/11/2015
01:12

St. Louis Police Shooting Sparks Community Unrest

Residents in St. Louis are rocked by another police-involved shooting. BET's Andre Showell explains why some in the community believe police are to blame.
08/21/2015
02:24

LA Riots Anniversary: Unfinished Business

While the videotaped beating of Rodney King sparked the LA riots 24 years ago, similar cases today have sparked a lasting movement for change.
04/29/2016
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Extended Story - George Floyd

Civil rights attorney Nekima Levy Armstrong explains her journey to becoming a social justice activist and how overreliance on law enforcement has negatively impacted Black communities.
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