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Mass protests across the U.S. are sparking concern among public health officials that the coronavirus could spread among protesters.

USC law professor Jody David Armour tells All Things Considered that in 1992, people viewed police who beat Rodney King as "bad apples." But now, "we see a persistent and pervasive pattern."

NPR Music correspondents Ann Powers and Sidney Madden recommend a few favorite livestreaming performance series to check out while in-person concerts are on hold.

In the days since George Floyd was killed while in police custody in Minnesota, sports figures have started speaking out, too. Some even joined the demonstrations that have swept the nation.

Protesters outraged over police brutality and systemic racism have spilled into the streets across the country, from Minneapolis to New York and in smaller cities such as Omaha, Neb.

Demonstrators have gotten carried away by the moment. A crowd in Madison, Wis., did the Cupid Shuffle. Syracuse.com reports dancing broke out in that city's streets after protesters marched for miles.

NPR's Noel King talks to Minnesota state Rep. Ruth Richardson and her son, Shawn, about the 17-year-old's love of running and freedom, and why Richardson fears for his safety because of his race.

NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Gov. J.B. Pritzker about civil unrest in his state, and why he's concerned about President Trump's response to nationwide protests against police brutality.

"He did not offer a word of balm or condolence to those who are grieving," says the bishop who oversees the church. Washington's mayor was more direct: "Shameful!"

In Birmingham, Ala., protesters had felled one monument and were targeting another when Randall Woodfin stepped in, saying he'd ensure it came down. Still, its permanent removal is in question.