Shola Richards’ viral Facebook post on why he’s afraid to walk in his neighborhood alone has been shared by nearly 600,000 people. Richards tells “CBS This Morning” why he decided to write the post and why white allies are crucial in the fight against racism. Source
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John Prine’s widow on planning star-studded tribute in his memory
The celebration of Prine’s life, which will raise money for charity and include the likes of Bill Murray, Stephen Colbert and Brandi Carlile, as well as an unreleased song by Prine, was organized by his family. Source
Italian woman preps 90 stuffed olives during her open brain surgery
Doctors and the 60-year-old patient agreed she should prepare a regional specialty while they removed a tumor from her left temporal lobe. Source
Mayor Jacob Frey on changing the culture in policing and opposing efforts to dismantle department
Minneapolis council members are pledging to defund or dismantle the police department following the death of George Floyd. The city’s mayor, Jacob Frey, is opposing it and instead supporting police reform. Frey joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss why there needs to be a culture shift in policing. Source
HBO Max removes “Gone with the Wind”
HBO Max pulled “Gone with the Wind” from its streaming list, following a long history of criticism of the epic’s depiction of African Americans and for romanticizing the Confederacy. An HBO spokesperson said the film would be returned, with a discussion of its historical context and a denouncement of those depictions. Source
Human remains found in Idaho connected to missing children
Police in Idaho have arrested Chad Daybell, whose stepchildren JJ Vallow and Tylee Ryan have been missing for months, after they found human remains on his property. Jonathan Vigliotti reports. Source
Hourslong wait times in battleground states could be preview of November election, officials warn
Officials warn hourslong wait times to vote in key battleground states like Nevada and Georgia on Tuesday could be a preview of November’s election. Ed O’Keefe reports. Source
U.S. Navy to ban public displays of the Confederate flag
Less than a week ago, the Marine Corps issued a directive ordering the removal of Confederate battle flag displays in the work place and public spaces. Source
“Gone With the Wind” pulled from HBO Max library for now
Network says classic will return as streaming option with additional content putting its historical depictions of South and slavery in context. Source
Eye Opener: George Floyd laid to rest in Houston
George Floyd was laid to rest in his hometown of Houston after his death sparked a national movement. Also, investigators say they have recovered human remains in the investigation for two missing Idaho children. All that and all that matters in today’s Eye Opener. Your world in 90 seconds. Source