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Lester Holt reflects on George Floyd’s death one year later

A year after George Floyd was killed by a Minneapolis police officer, Lester Holt reflects on what has happened since then and what still needs to be done as we “press forward for change.”

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Rising Together: Asian American Activists

As the world grappled with the pandemic, Asian Americans found themselves battling a rise in racially-motivated attacks.

In our latest Nightly Film, NBC News' Vicky Nguyen hears from a new generation of activists coming together to fight against the hate. Click here to watch.

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NBC News' Keir Simmons interviews former Facebook data scientist Sophie Zhang and former content moderator Josh Sklar for NBC Nightly News in our series "The Social Challenge," airing all this week at 6:30 pm ET / 5:30 pm CT.

Both spoke out about propaganda and disturbing content that they say they witnessed on the social media platform.

Read more from our interview with Sklar.

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Breakfast dropped off by drone?

Wing, an Alphabet subsidiary, is using drones to deliver drug store items, library books, dessert, and now even hot coffee.

NBC News’ Jacob Ward reports on the changing technology and how drones could impact the labor market.

Join us for NBC Nightly News at 6:30 pm ET / 5:30 pm CT (check your local station listings). Plus, watch Nightly videos on NBCNightlyNews.com, or on the NBC News app on your streaming device.

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Minari follows a Korean-American family that moves to Arkansas to pursue the American dream.

NBC News’ Kathy Park speaks with director and writer Lee Isaac Chung and actress Yuh-Jung Youn about the process of creating the Oscar-nominated film and its impact.

Watch much more from the interview.

Plus, check out our interview with Alan Kim on NBC Nightly News: Kids Edition (jump to 13:38!)

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How climate change has impacted Houston

Lester Holt speaks with Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner about the impact climate change has had on the city.

Click here for more.

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WATCH: Tulips are blooming in Washington state’s Skagit Valley

Right before the pandemic, five friends bought a farm in the Skagit Valley after the region’s tulip festival was canceled. They kept business alive at “Tulip Town” by streaming pictures and selling bouquets online. This year, they finally welcomed guests in person.

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As the world marks one year since the pandemic was declared, Lester Holt reflects on the challenges we’ve faced, the moments of hope and the road ahead.

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Breonna Taylor’s mother speaks out nearly one year after daughter’s death

Almost a year after Breonna Taylor was fatally shot in her apartment by Louisville police officers, people across the country continue to honor her life. NBC News’ Blayne Alexander speaks with Taylor’s mom, Tamika Palmer, about what that support means to her and her ongoing fight for justice.

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California chef raises $375,000 for struggling restaurant workers

Chef Andrew Gruel’s restaurant is serving a “community burger,” free with a donation, to help restaurant workers in need, and customers have stepped up in a big way. 

More than $375,000 has been given to more than 400 individuals.

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Customers with big hearts leave big tips for restaurant workers

The anonymous “Covid Bandit” recently left a $1400 tip for the employees at Notchtop Bakery & Cafe in Colorado, and Lexy Burke has tipped over 130 servers in Nashville during the pandemic.

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One year after Ahmaud Arbery was killed, his mother, Wanda Cooper-Jones, talks to NBC News’ Blayne Alexander about race relations, justice and her hope for the future.

“When I laid Ahmaud to rest last February, a part of me left also.”

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Early in her career, Mindy Kaling faced brutal rejection – and then she found her way to “The Office” where she was able to shine.

On a new episode of our series "The Drink with Kate Snow," Kaling speaks candidly about her feelings of failure, despite all she has achieved as a writer, actress, and creator.

Watch the interview, or listen wherever you get your podcasts.

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Bryan Stevenson on Black achievement and progress

Bryan Stevenson, the founder of the Equal Justice Initiative, speaks with Lester Holt about Black achievement and how far the needle has moved toward equality and acceptance. Click here for an extended interview. 

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Paralympic swimmer Jessica Long shares story of hope in powerful Super Bowl ad

Lester Holt speaks with Jessica Long, a Paralympic swimmer whose inspiring story is at the center of a powerful Super Bowl commercial. 

Click here for the full interview. 

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Children inspired by Captain Tom to give back to health care workers

As the world remembers Captain Sir Tom Moore, who died this week, NBC News’ Molly Hunter meets some of the kids who were inspired to give back to front-line workers after his fundraising efforts.

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Two generations of Black athletes fight for change:

NBC News’ Morgan Radford speaks with Olympian John Carlos and WNBA star Nneka Ogwumike about their calls for justice more than half a century apart.

Watch the extended interview.