As debate over the takedown of Confederate monuments continues, 60 Minutes
examines why and when the statues went up in the first place. Anderson Cooper reports. Source
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LA Pride will now be a protest against police brutality
LA Pride — initially canceled due to the coronavirus — is returning as a George Floyd protest. Source
Obama calls for “real change” after George Floyd’s death
“As tragic as these past few weeks have been, as difficult, scary and uncertain as they’ve been, they have also been an incredible opportunity for people to be awakened,” the former president said. Source
Next generation of civil rights leaders on their hopes for the future
Ryan Staples is among the young people looking to make change amid the protests over the police killing of George Floyd. Source
Langston Hughes’ “Let America Be America Again” shows the nation’s continued struggle of freedom and equality
Langston Hughes’ “Let America Be America Again” was written more than eight decades ago, but is just as relevant now as our nation struggles to live up to its promise of freedom and equality. Source
All four officers now face charges in George Floyd’s death
Derek Chauvin, the former police officer who pressed his knee on George Floyd’s neck, will now face an additional charge of second-degree murder. Source
Police ID suspect 13 years after girl vanished
The long-running case of Madeleine McCann, who vanished shortly before her fourth birthday, has intrigued Britain for years. Source
Packed protests raise concerns over increase of coronavirus infections
Health officials are concerned over the wave of mass protests across the country during the pandemic. A new study found there’s a 17% chance of transmitting the coronavirus without a face mask compared with 3% when wearing a face mask. Carter Evans takes a look. Source
Next generation of leaders seek civil rights reform
There’s a new generation of activists picking up the torch and taking on civil rights issues. Jim Axelrod spoke with two young men about their work and their hopes for the future. Source
All 4 officers charged in George Floyd’s death
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison announced new charges against three former officers with aiding and abetting in George Floyd’s death and increased a murder charge for Derek Chauvin who pressed his knee on Floyd’s neck. Jeff Pegues has the latest. Source