'SNL' And 'Second City' Announce Scholarships For Diverse, Emerging Comic Talent A new scholarship sponsored by SNL covers the costs of training at Second City for comedians starting out in their careers. Elizabeth Blair
What Does It Mean To Call The Capitol Rioters 'Terrorists'? Some say it's the precise word to describe the actions of the pro-Trump extremists who stormed the Capitol on Jan. 6. But others warn its use will do more harm than good. Shereen Marisol Meraji
Why Black Officers Find Breach Of U.S. Capitol Particularly Upsetting Members of the U.S. Capitol Police and D.C. police were overpowered by a violent mob storming the Capitol Building. There were also a few officers that appeared to sympathize with the mob. Leila Fadel
U.S. Capitol Mob Brings Questions, Fallout For Pro-Trump Police Some officers are being investigated for involvement at the protests, while others fought off protesters who once supported them. Martin Kaste
Activists Cite Difference Between BLM Protests, Capitol Breach Many Black Lives Matter activists are furious that the law enforcement response to the breach of the U.S. Capitol appeared light compared to aggressive tactics they've endured at the hands of police. Juana Summers
The Lies We Tell Ourselves About Race The insurrection at the Capitol was just the latest chapter in America's ongoing battle over race, writes NPR host Sam Sanders. "Once you see it as such," he says, "it all makes a lot more sense." Sam Sanders
'Now The World Gets To See The Difference': BLM Protesters On The Capitol Attack Protesters for Black lives say when they protest for social justice they're met with tanks, rubber bullets and tear gas. Meanwhile, a mob of white extremists storm the Capitol with little resistance. Leila Fadel
Black Voters Matter Co-Founder: Black Voters In Georgia Fuel 'New Southern Strategy' Voting rights activist LaTosha Brown says the Senate runoff results in Georgia represent how mobilizing and harnessing the power of Black voters can help forge a new political landscape. Mary Louise Kelly
Democrat Warnock Wins Ga. Runoff, Becomes State's 1st Black Senator NPR's Noel King talks to Raphael Warnock about his election victory, which puts control of the U.S. Senate within the Democratic Party's reach. The other Senate runoff is too close to call.
Georgia's Asian American Voters Are Among Record Demographic Turnout The 2020 election saw record turnout among Asian American and Pacific Islander voters in Georgia. Local organizers have worked to keep that momentum going for Tuesday's runoff elections and beyond.
