The bill, “Breonna’s Law,” was named after Breonna Taylor, a 26-year-old emergency technician who was killed by police during a raid on her home in March. Source
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Minnesota may pardon black man in 1920 case that led to lynchings
The Minnesota Board of Pardons is poised to make history Friday: It could grant the state’s first posthumous pardon. Source
Lives to Remember: Carole Brookins, Torrin Howard and more
As the coronavirus pandemic continues, people across the U.S. are losing loved ones to the illness. The victims include Wall Street pioneer Carole Brookins, chemist Dr. Changkiu Keith Riew, pulmonologist Dr. James Mahoney, corrections officer Inez Gonzalez and mental health counselor Torrin Howard. Anthony Mason profiles them in the “CBS This Morning” series, Lives to Remember. Source
Kristen Bell invites kids to find common ground in her new book
Actress Kristen Bell is the co-author of a new children’s book she hopes will encourage kids to ask questions about the world around them and empower them to use their voice. The book is called “The World Needs More Purple People.” Bell spoke with “CBS This Morning” co-host Gayle King about the importance of having conversations about race, saying “white people need to hold other white people accountable for their conduct.” Source
Chloe x Halle on “Ungodly Hour” and being grateful amid turmoil
The sisters are releasing their second album and want fans to know, “there’s so much more to us.” Source
At least 14 states see increase in coronavirus hospitalizations since Memorial Day
At least 14 states have seen an increase in coronavirus hospitalizations since Memorial Day weekend. Arizona is now seeing more than 1,000 new daily cases and the state’s former health director is sounding the alarm. Carter Evans reports. Source
COVID-19 liability waivers now part of everyday business
Acknowledging the risk on paper may become common in settings where social distancing is a challenge, experts say. Source
Lady Antebellum changes band name over connection to slavery
One of country music’s most successful acts is shedding the name it’s had for nearly 14 years following national protests for racial equality. Lady Antebellum will now go by Lady A, after they say the original name left them embarrassed because of the word antebellum’s heavy association with American slavery. Vladimir Duthiers reports. Source
Eye Opener: Coronavirus cases rise in at least 20 states
Coronavirus cases are on the rise in at least 20 states. In Arizona, cases have doubled over the last two weeks. Also, the nation’s top general has apologized for appearing in a photo op with President Trump following the forceful dispersal of peaceful protesters outside of the White House. All that and all that matters in today’s Eye Opener. Your world in 90 seconds. Source
Confederate statues across the country are being removed
Amid nationwide protests, several Confederate statues have been or will be removed to combat what protesters say is the country’s racist past. Chip Reid reports. Source