George Floyd’s brother, civil rights leaders and law enforcement officials are among those testifying on racial profiling, police brutality and community trust. Source
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“Cops” canceled in wake of George Floyd protests
Paramount Network pulls plug on controversial series, which has been under scrutiny for years. Source
Putin and the the 2020 presidential election – transcript
In this episode of “Intelligence Matters,” host Michael Morell speaks with Franklin Foer, journalist and staff writer for The Atlantic, about U.S. preparedness for potential Russian election interference in 2020. Source
Counter-protesters mock George Floyd’s death and taunt protesters
One counter-demonstrator fired by FedEx, another suspended from prison guard job after videos show man kneeling on neck of man on ground. Source
Bachelor fans call for more diversity after 18 years
Rachel Lindsay, the first and only black bachelorette, is also calling for change. Source
Banksy weighs in on toppling of slave trader statue in England
He drew concept sketch of statue he’s proposing he says would commemorate “famous day” when statue of Edward Colston was pulled down by protesters. Source
George Floyd’s daughter to get full scholarship to Texas university
“This gesture cannot take the place of her dad’s loving presence, but we hope that it will contribute to easing her journey through life,” says TSU official Source
“Justice for All” — full CBS News special
As protests continue to grip the nation following the death of George Floyd, “CBS This Morning” co-host Gayle King anchors “Justice for All,” a one-hour primetime special that explores how this tragic confrontation ignited a movement demanding an end to the painful history of systemic racism and brutality in police departments across the country. Source
Mom of DJ Henry, man killed by police in 2010: “It’s heartbreaking to see that nothing has changed”
Dan and Angella Henry describe how George Floyd’s tragic death on the street in handcuffs brings back the horrible memory of how their son DJ died 10 years ago. The Henrys share that even though it seems that nothing has changed, the Floyd killing may be a different moment and inflection point in American race relations. Source
Christian Cooper on being racially targeted while birdwatching in Central Park
Christian Cooper was birdwatching in New York’s Central Park when he encountered a woman whose dog was loose. He says he politely asked her to leash the animal, but she became agitated. As he filmed her reaction, the woman called police and told them: “There is an African American man. I am in Central Park. He is recording me and threatening me and my dog.” Cooper and his sister believe the woman was using Christian’s race to get the police to respond. Source