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George Floyd’s killing has opened the wounds of centuries of American racism

George Floyd’s killing and the ensuing protests, explained.

How to more safely protest in a pandemic

Tips for reducing the risk of spreading the coronavirus in a mass gathering, from public health experts.

Violent protests are not the story. Police violence is.

The protests will eventually end. But state-sanctioned violence against black Americans won’t.

Images of police using violence against peaceful protesters are going viral

Police responded to protests across the nation with excessive force.

Dozens of cities across the country are imposing curfews. Do they work?

Experts say curfews could backfire. Here’s why.

George Floyd protests go global

Foreign leaders are also reacting to the turmoil in the United States.

The anger behind the protests, explained in 4 charts

Police killings have trended upward in recent years — and black men are more likely to be killed.