As demonstrations continue over George Floyd’s death, activist Curtis Hayes is challenging protesters to “come up with a better way” and urging everyone to ask why these protests are happening in the first place. He joined CBSN to discuss the fight against racial injustice. Source
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Sheriff joins protesters marching for George Floyd
“Walk with us!” the crowd chanted after Swanson said he wanted to make the demonstration a parade, not a protest. Source
6/1: Red and Blue
Fmr. Minneapolis police officer appears in court; Activists say outsiders hijacked peaceful protests Source
“CBS Evening News” headlines for Monday, June 1, 2020
Here’s a look at the top stories making headlines on the “CBS Evening News with Norah O’Donnell.” Source
2020 Daily Trail Markers: Trump declares “we will dominate the streets”
Trump said if states or cities won’t respond to protests, “then I will deploy the U.S. military and quickly solve the problem for them.” Source
Keith Ellison, lead prosecutor in George Floyd case: “Injustice has been a hallmark of our criminal justice system”
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison, who will lead all prosecutions related to the death of George Floyd, told “Red & Blue” anchor Elaine Quijano that “injustice has been a hallmark of our criminal justice system.” Ellison’s comments come after six days of nationwide protests, which have turned into violent clashes between police and demonstrators in many U.S. cities. Source
Activist calls on people to “find a better way” to protest injustice
“I’m challenging everybody in my race to step up and find a better way, but I am also challenging the white counterparts,” Hayes told CBSN. Source
Lead prosecutor in George Floyd case on probe’s next steps
“Our criminal justice system is used as a system of social control so often,” he told Elaine Quijano, anchor of “Red & Blue” on CBSN. Source
Police chief fired after fatal shooting of black business owner
Barbecue operator David McAtee owned a business near a parking lot where a large crowd had gathered and officers opened fire early Monday. Source
Police draw criticism for brutal tactics used against protesters
When asked if bias training for officers is enough, Dallas Police Chief Reneé Hall said: “You know, it’s a start.” Source