What you need to know about protesting in times of civil unrest

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Published:
June 8, 2020

Recent protests in honor of George Floyd have drawn ire from some who oppose the destruction of property, calling participants "un-American," but the performance of protest and rebellion is historically patriotic. What is America's history with collective uprisings against racial injustice? Is there a difference in how white protestors are treated versus protestors of color? How have rebellions influenced real change? LBJ's Peniel Joseph joins Texas Public Radio's "The Source" to talk about how national and local governments and law enforcement bodies responded to these demonstrations, and what legal rights protestors have if they are arrested.

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