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Why You Should Give a F*ck | Ep. 2 | Unemployment
We take a look at what it means to be unemployed, while diving deeper into the impact unemployment can have on daily life. Subscribe to our page and support our work at https://therealnews.com/donate. ** (Disclaimer:…
Activists Paint ‘Defund Police’ In Front Of Baltimore City Hall
Black Lives Matter activists are demanding Baltimore cut half its police budget to fund schools and violence prevention programs. Subscribe to our page and support our work at https://therealnews.com/donate. ** (Disclaimer: This video content is…
Georgia’s Elections Were A Voter Suppression Horror Show
Georgia’s primary election could be a warning for what’s to come when Americans head to the polls in November. Director/Video Editor: Bababtunde Ogunfolaju Visual Producer: Andrew Corkery Chase Producer: Genevieve Montinar Subscribe to our page…
Woman Struck by BPD Officer, Defunding the Police, and More
Attorney J. Wyndal Gordon talks about his client who was punched by an officer after she struck another officer. Producer: Ericka Blount Danois Director/Video Editor: Cameron Granadino Subscribe to our page and support our work…
The ‘I Can’t Breathe’ Video Police Don’t Want You To See
The death of Anton Black in 2018 was caught on camera but did not lead to charges against the police involved. We spoke with his family about how they say authorities stonewalled their demands for…
LA County Closing Three Juvenile Prisons, Perhaps Setting a Precedent
Kim McGill talks about the impact of closing three youth prisons in California, the history of mass incarceration in LA County, and the vision for what will happen next. Producer: Ericka Blount Danois Director/Video Editor:…
Reimagining Public Safety In One Of America’s Deadliest Cities
Mayoral Democratic primary winner Brandon Scott discusses calls to cut the Baltimore police budget to fund social programs, his approach to the drug war, and economic development in a city that’s long subsidized corporations at…
Trump Creates Chaos By Using The Military To Respond To Racial And Economic Injustice
Nation contributor Sasha Abramsky thinks the wheels might be coming off, and discusses his articles “Where Does America Go From Here” and “Trump is Framing US Residents as Enemies to be Met by Force.” Director/Video…
Agents Provocateurs Are Still A Real Threat To Our Movements
‘Outside agitators’ aren’t the cause of last week’s protests, but they are one of the forces that threaten to derail movements. Director: Taylor Hebden Video Editor: Sebastian Pituscan Subscribe to our page and support our…
Three Cops Charged, Murder Count Upgraded in George Floyd’s Death
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison announced the charges after an independent investigation determined officers at the scene were culpable for Floyd’s death. Please join journalists Taya Graham and Stephen Janis for this important episode of…
Protests Are Layered—Follow the Money
Professor and hip hop historian Davey D analyzes why some protesters get called heroes and some get shot with tear gas and rubber bullets. Producer: Ericka Blount Danois Director/Video Editor: Cameron Granadino Subscribe to our…
Why You Should Give a F*ck | Ep. 1 | Power
In the premiere episode we explore the different areas of power, and how we interact with them as citizens. You can reach out with questions, comments or suggestions at contact@therealnews.com Subscribe to our page and…
‘It’s About Time’ America Reckons With Its Racist Founding
The George Floyd uprisings revealed the inadequacies of both Biden and Trump, argues professor Gerald Horne. Director/Video Editor: Taylor Hebden Subscribe to our page and support our work at https://therealnews.com/donate. ** (Disclaimer: This video content…
Third Parties Sue For Ballot Access During COVID-19 Pandemic
Third parties are fighting for survival during the coronavirus pandemic. Director/Video Editor: Will Arenas Subscribe to our page and support our work at https://therealnews.com/donate. ** (Disclaimer: This video content is intended for educational and informational…
Creeping Authoritarianism Threatens Free Speech And The Free Press
Trump’s rhetoric and actions aren’t the only threat to democracyâ —state legislatures are also pushing for limits on the right to protest. Director/Video Editor: Will Arenas Subscribe to our page and support our work at https://therealnews.com/donate….
Pollution Rises As China Ends COVID-19 Shutdown
As China’s economy reopens, old pollution trends are reappearing. It’s a cautionary tale for other countries as they end stay-at-home orders. Producer: Steve Horn Director/Video Editor: Bababtunde Ogunfolaju Subscribe to our page and support our…
Violence Towards Protesters Shows Why Many Want To Abolish Police
Minneapolis organizer Tony Williams speaks about the ongoing uprisings and how groups can work towards the strategic dismantling of the police. Director: Taylor Hebden Subscribe to our page and support our work at https://therealnews.com/donate. **…
China’s National Security Law Could End Hong Kong’s Autonomy
The announced law could establish Chinese security institutions in Hong Kong, ending historically protected freedom around dissent and free speech. Director: Bababtunde Ogunfolaju Video Editor: Oscar León Visual Producer: Andrew Corkery Chase Producer: Genevieve Montinar…
Police Repression Backfires As Protests Multiply
Professor Lester Spence argues America is facing two pandemics: COVID-19 and political policing. Subscribe to our page and support our work at https://therealnews.com/donate. ** (Disclaimer: This video content is intended for educational and informational purposes…
The Black Man Lab In Atlanta Is Providing A Reprieve For Men
Atlanta’s Black Man Lab is a forum where Black men can speak frankly and honestly address their concerns, even in the middle of a pandemic. Subscribe to our page and support our work at https://therealnews.com/donate….
Social Justice Is The Way To End Riots
Eddie Conway talks with Jacqueline Luqman about the myths surrounding peaceful protests, uprisings, economic oppression and capitalism, valuing property over people, and the country’s founding on violence. Subscribe to our page and support our work…
Independent Autopsy Concludes George Floyd’s Death Was A Homicide
An independent autopsy released by Floyd’s family raises serious questions about the previous findings, which implied underlying health issues were responsible for his death. Forensic pathologist Dr. Cyril Wecht says police should never place downward…
‘Tough On Crime’ Cities Might Make Violence Worse
Baltimore’s leading mayoral candidates are embracing calls for change, but their proposals risk worsening mass incarceration and inequality. Director/Video Editor: Bababtunde Ogunfolaju Visual Producer: Andrew Corkery Chase Producer: Genevieve Montinar Subscribe to our page and…
Police Brutality Protesters Met With More Brutality: Is Martial Law Next?
Police across the US have met protesters with violence, tear gas, and rubber bullets. We speak with Otto the Watchdog, injured by police in Denver, and Tawanda Jones, who has led peaceful anti-brutality protests since…
New Details Of Deadly No-Knock Warrant Show Just How Reckless Police Can Be
PAR uncovers new information on the dangers of serving no-knock warrants and analyzes the raid that killed 26-year-old EMT Breonna Taylor. Cop watcher Kenneth Dunham alleges continued intimidation from local Oregon police. Please join journalists…
Outrage In Minneapolis After Police Killing Caught On Video
The city roils after the death of George Floyd as police confronted protesters and the mayor urged prosecutors to charge the officers involved. Please join journalists Taya Graham and Stephen Janis for this important episode…
Essential Remittances To Africa Devastated By Coronavirus Pandemic
Families dependent on remittances from seasonal workers are facing a crisis, even in countries without widespread COVID-19 cases. Subscribe to our page and support our work at https://therealnews.com/donate. ** (Disclaimer: This video content is intended…
