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Connected generations: A reflection on protesting on the streets of America

“CBS This Morning” spoke with a number of African American civil rights activists, spanning generations, including activist DeRay McKesson, Pastor Calvin Butts of Abyssinian Baptist Church, 19-year-old activist Winter BreeAnne, and former NYPD captain and current Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams, for their wide-ranging perspectives on the national civil rights movement following the death of George Floyd. Source

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Tacoma mayor calls for police officers involved in death of black man to be fired

Protests are drawing new attention to the death of a black man in Tacoma, Washington, caught on camera three months ago. Manuel Ellis died from oxygen deprivation after police physically restrained him. Ellis was heard on a police scanner saying, “I can’t breathe.” The medical examiner ruled his death a homicide. Ellis’ family wants the officers to be arrested. Police say he threw an officer to the ground. Carter Evans reports on the investigation and the video that shows the confrontation. Source

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Eye Opener: Nationwide memorials held for George Floyd

The country mourned George Floyd on Thursday as memorials and peaceful protests were held in his name across major U.S. cities. Also, the family of Manuel Ellis is seeking justice after the black man died in Tacoma police custody three months ago. All that and all that matters in today’s Eye Opener. Your world in 90 seconds. Source

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