Nikole Hannah-Jones of The New York Times Magazine won a Pulitzer Prize for her work as the creator of “The 1619 Project,” which explored the legacy of slavery in the United States. She joined CBSN to discuss why that history is critical to understanding the protests that have spread across the country since the death of George Floyd in police custody last week. Source
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CBS News poll: Many see differences in police treatment
According to a new CBS News poll, 57% of Americans think police generally treat whites better than blacks. The poll also suggests that Americans see more division than unity in President Trump’s tweets. Anthony Salvanto, CBS News elections and surveys director, joins Elaine Quijano on CBSN’s “Red & Blue” to discuss the findings. Source
Minnesota launches civil rights probe into Minneapolis Police Department
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz announced Tuesday that the state’s Department of Human Rights is launching an investigation into the Minneapolis Police Department following the death of George Floyd. Watch his remarks. Source
6 officers charged after 2 students pulled from car at protest
Two of the officers have already been fired. Source
Jim Clyburn says Trump is contributing to “American carnage”
“It seems as if the president considers the exercise of one’s First Amendment rights to be carnage,” Clyburn said. Source
June 2 primary election results: Live updates
Going into Tuesday’s contests, Joe Biden, the presumptive Democratic nominee, has 1,554 delegates, more than 400 from the 1,991 needed to clinch the nomination. Source
GoFundMe for destroyed restaurant raises over $1 million
Jeff Pegues met a restaurant owner in Minneapolis who saw his life’s work destroyed. But his story has taken an unbelievable turn thanks to the kindness of strangers. Source
Louisville man shot and killed during protests
“There’s nothing bad to say about this man,” one customer said of David McAtee. “He was a good man.” Source
Mother of George Floyd’s 6-year-old child speaks out
“At the end of the day, they get to go home and be with their families. Gianna does not have a father,” she said. Source
Police handcuff people apparently trying to protect LA store
A local reporter on the scene argued with police, telling them the people they were cuffing were not looters. Source